The stories out of Africa are getting stronger as African filmmakers improve on their cinematic story telling skills. The latest strong story is the upcoming movie Somewhere in Africa.” “Tomorrow they say will be better. But they forget history repeats it self. Our dreams have faded….our hearts resigned with no hope for the future. We …
African Cinema: Adams Apple Sexy Sassy Wahala by Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Ghana’s prolific filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso continues to deliver what we demand and expect from our African filmmakers: well thought out story lines/scripts, great picture quality, above average execution from African actors and actresses, brilliant fashions that all come together to keep our eyes glued on the big screens. Watch her prior work, A Sting in …
The F.A.C.E List Awards 2011: Honorees, Celebrity Guests and Performances
Young Africans at home and in the Diaspora are doing everything possible to rebrand and change the image of Africa, worldwide. On March 26th, 2011, the first annual F.A.C.E LIST Awards was held at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City. Developed by a team of ambitious young Africans, the Awards was created to …
‘Sinking Sands’ Film Receives UNIFEM Endorsement
The film ‘Sinking Sands’ with Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ladybrille Man of the Month November 2010, gets a big boost from the Ghana arm of United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). The press release we received below has even more details. ” . . . In line with its Say NO! to Violence campaign championed by …
6 Hours to Christmas London UK Premiere, Friday November 26th, 2010
“If you are looking for a highly entertaining movie to watch as this holiday season approaches, look no further than 6 Hours to Christmas, the new film out this November from Sparrow Productions of Ghana. The film, starring Chris Attoh, Damilola Adegbite, and Sena Tsikata, introduces us to Reggie, a debonair creative director, on Christmas …