OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF MISS MALAIKA

The lucky girls selected to compete for the prestigious crown of Miss Malaika have been officially outdoored. The ceremony held at GH 1, revealed a bevy of beautiful girls who proved they were beauty as well as brains, coming from schools like the University of Ghana, Central University, NAFTI and the Goethe Institute. Naa Ashorkor, played a very good Master of Ceremonies as she ushered the girls in for everyone to recognize them as the winners of the very first level of the competition.

The sixteen girls that just had that umph that singled them out from the five hundred who auditioned are as follows: Alexandra, Kafui, Jerry, Rita, Maame Asi,Rita, Daisy, Viola, Magdalene, Priscilla, Felicia, Emma, Konadu, Genevieve, Afriyie, Esi Doe and Smallie.

Miss Malaika 2010 made an appearance and reported on her activities during her reign which included donations, the campaign against malaria and protecting the green of our world. She asserted heartily that she had achieved quite a lot during her period as Queen. She advised the contestants to be themselves.

A performance in Miss Malaika 2010

Friends, family, and the general public interested in the beauty and brains of Ghanaian women were present to support. The girls teased their audience with interesting tidbits of themselves. Priscilla revealed her crush on Funnyface, Felicia hopes to marry Reggie Rockstone and Emma has fallen hard for Dumelo.

An energetic guest performance by Immanuel, current winner of Stars of the Future, expanded the celebratory mood. Chris Attoh and Stay J were spied in the audience.

The girls are to officially enter the Miss Malaika House to begin their competition. May the best lady win!

Miss Malaika 2010 and her runners up

JONATHAN BUTLER STORMS GHANA

The International Conference Centre was definitely the “house rocking on its heels” this weekend as Jonathan Butler showed it a great many steps on how to enjoy good, rich music.

The program was commenced by a series of great bands that were just perfect to usher the man himself. Bands like Eclipse and the Adisa band took their audience beyond Africa with songs like “Someday, my Prince would come” landing on real Ghanaian highlife, a luxurious dose of our African vibes. Tapping of feet, swaying of heads, snapping of fingers, punctuated by loud applauses became simply thunderous when Eclipse played a number which had a soloist come sing a blues number in twi. To crown off the other performances excluding JB’s performance, was a performance by Danny Nettey; a pleasant surprise for the crowd. 

Despite the disappointment to Ghanaian fans in July when he was arranged to perform, JB proved to his audience that their wait was worth every cent. His energy, charisma and pure love for music and the art of music, without a doubt, took Ghanaians by storm.  Supported by his beautiful daughter, Joey Butler, a wildly talented bass guitarist, a never-tiring drummer and simply fantastic pianist, began his performance with the typical Africa unite themed jazz piece. It was done so beautifully anyone could have slipped into the patriotic emotion of calling “Africa” passionately. He gradually slipped into a series of great instrumentals: a duet with his drummer, a duet with his bass guitarist and a duet with his pianist, allowing them the chance to show off their skills, and did they have skills!

Jonathan Butler proved himself a man of all genres when he transitioned into slow, romantic jazz, the kind that would serve as the perfect appetizer with red wine, some chocolates, a beautiful skyline, candles and red sheets. Announcing to the men that “I’m gonna teach you how to treat your women…watch and learn”, he proceeded to serenade singled out women, in effect serenading the whole population of women present. He demonstrated that there really is nothing wrong to praise the Lord and recognize your Adam or Eve as well.

This was followed by an ingenious medley of two of Bob Marley’s hits, “No Woman No Cry” and “Redemption Song”, given a jazzy twist and praise songs. He remarkably contrived “Falling in Love with Jesus” (a hit song which impacted churches all over the world) from the Bob Marley hits, and got everyone in the audience standing on their feet and waving their hands.

The next treat on the plate was a changeover to the blues. A rendition of “Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone” and other such songs that just put you in the love-is-a-hard-place-to-be-at mood. But JB made it better, by singing softly, “Its gonna be alright”. You could feel the power he had on his audience in the pin-drop silences when he got soft and the roaring applause and sing-along when he got loud.

At the end of his performance, he got what every performing artist dreams about: a roaring applause and a chant, “We want more!” He did give more but unfortunately there was such a thing invented called “an end”.

Thus the end came, and everyone went home with the additional glow that rich music can give you.  

WHY MARRY?

This is indeed a question many want to ask and which Kwame Boadu (Double D) and Frank Rajah do not hesitate to ask aloud in their latest film titled thus. “Why Marry?” has broken boundaries in creativity and strategy with its huge risk-taking in having simply two characters. And these boundaries were not broken for nothing nor were its risks taken in vain. It proved to be yet another movie that serves as ultimate proof to the growing innovation, creativity and expertise of filmmaking in Ghana.

Yvonne Okoro, a brilliant and natural actress, was paired with the Man of the Moment, Majid Michel and this pair did an awesome job in keeping their audience watching simply the both of them for about an hour thirty minutes or more!

Doused heavily with comedy, the two recently married characters seek the answer to the question, “Why Marry?” through the glitter and shine of the honeymoon phase to the apathy and boredom phase, permeated with constant fighting. The jokes for a large part of the movie play a major role in keeping these two characters interesting and an added flavor of common married jokes were included.

This movie is definitely a must-see for all for the quality of its filming, the professional actor and actress, the message of the story which would titillate married couples in the bad stages to remember why they got married in the first place. This movie would hopefully play a role as a video marriage counselor!

It premieres at the Silverbird Cinema on the 26^th of August.  

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE

Theatre is definitely in the air as the number of Ghanaians who patronize the theatre arts grows daily. It can be argued quite rightly that Roverman Productions, given birth to by Uncle Ebow Whyte, is the main pioneer of reviving interest in theatre on a very large scale. This successful effort has brought life back to the stage and the limelight is definitely not just on screen now. Most important of all, it has paved the way for other good directors to further expand the industry of stage performance.

One such production is “Run For Your Wife”, an English Farce by Ray Cooney, directed by George Quaye (popularly known as Aboagye from Taxi Driver), staged at the National Theatre. Starring Fiate Kenneth Senyo (of Games People Play or Taxi Driver fame), Naa Ashorkor, Ekow Smith Asante, Dzifa Sogbe, Francis Adjei Bonsu ( of Opha K fame), Roland Adom (featured in most Roverman productions) and a special feature by Funnyface, the production proved to be a smash hit.

Though this particular play has been staged many times before, especially in the University of Ghana, School of Performing Arts, George Boakye definitely knew the difference he was adding to this play to make it unique from the rest. Apart from the choice in cast, this included a special feature by Funnyface and Castro, performing their single, “Banana”.

“Run For Your Wife” is a typical comedy of errors where two people can be having the same conversation but are talking about entirely different things. It also explores pun in an expert way that always draws out laughter from the audience. Adjei Sowah, a seemingly honest, and simple taxi driver, is caught in a very tight web of explaining his two different addresses which are unearthed as a result of him playing the hero. Naa Ashome Sowah is his wife and she lives in East Cantonment. Meanwhile there is the existence of a Mary Sowah who is also married to the protagonist and lives at labone. The play is a journey to seeing how Adjei Sowah juggles his double secret which is teetering over the edge to discovery. The presences of the two police inspectors adds much to the complication and comedy of the play and the very brief scene with the photographer (Funnyface) always drew an applause after each performance.

The jokes were very good and did not fall within the dangerous net of being overdone, or exaggerated. It was just right, thus the laughter was just right! Creativity was definitely explored in this play, especially in one scene where there were no words but simply actions, which were so heavy in meaning and done so well that the audience understood the joke and rewarded it with laughter. One person crosses the house with a bucket, another with medicine and yet another with water, while another simply looks on with astonishment. Adjetey Annang, playing the role of a homosexual, was truly a funny sight to see because he played it so authentically. It definitely stirred murmurs and laughter.

The set design was beautifully done except, it became quite confusing for the audience to tell which house was whose. Naa Ashorkor’s portrayal of hysterics in one scene was hardly convincing.

 However, the cast maintained the interest level of their audience and each night saw quite a full house.

It is undoubtedly a wonderful thing to bring people together to watch and enjoy a stage production and get up close with the characters of the story. It is a nostalgic memory of the typical African “By the Fireside”. Kudos to George Quaye for furthering the cause of Theatre in this very professionally done way!

UPCOMING PLAYS AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE

An Inspector by J.B Priestly

The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

Fences by August Wilson

Noises off by Michael Frayn

Meanwhile, watch out for “A Raisin in the Sun” for the 1^st to the 4^th of September at the University of Ghana, Efua Sutherland Drama Studio.

LAUNCH – 4SYTE VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

The 4SYTE Video Music Awards was officially launched on the 18^th of July 2011 at the Golden Tulip Hotel. It promises to be much bigger, more exciting, more in-depth and would take Ghana by storm.

On the panel to launch the much awaited awards was Ignace Hego (CEO of 4SYTE Productions), Jeremie Van Garshong (presenter, 4SYTE TV), Jay Foley (Presenter, 4SYTE TV), Carmen Bruce Annan (Head of Corporate Communications of Vodafone Ghana) and Eric Ogoe (Events and Sponsorship Manager of Vodafone Ghana). Vodafone Ghana has signed an exclusive three year contract with the 4SYTE studios. This contract gives Vodafone Ghana the rights to the popular 4syte TV show on TV3 and eTV Ghana, 4SYTE Video Music Awards and all events associated with the show, and other 4SYTE events.

At the launch, the story behind the entertainment powerhouse was revealed to press; its highs and lows, disappointments and successes, and then finally concluded with the fairytale ending. A journey was taken through the lean years where 4SYTE studios was simply one camera man and one presenter with a vision, to become the graphics mogul of Ghana it is now. Now in the fat years, they do not hesitate to explore their creativity to points of insanity that would drive their young fans wild. Popular events such as the 4SYTE Celebrity Bash and the pool parties are confirmation of this.

The launch of the VMAs has officially declared video submissions. It will accept video submissions from music videos released within November 2010 and September 2011. Prospective nominees can now submit their music videos via DVD or CD formats at 4SYTE TV in addition to nomination forms currently available at 4SYTE studios. Submissions close September 2011.

The categories for this year are: Best African act in a Video, Best High Life Video, Best Storyline in a Video, Best Male Video, Best Reggae Video, Discovery Of The Year, Best Group In A Video, Best Choreography In A Video, Best Special Effects In A Video, Best Photography, Best Gospel Video, Best Collaboration In A Video, Best Female Video, Best Hiplife Video, Best Cinematography, Best Overall Video, Best Editing and Best Directing.

A bit about what goes into the selection process was explained. All music videos submitted would be presented to representatives from various production houses who trim it down to an exclusive ten. These ten are presented to the final judges who decide who wins what. Two of the judges are Ivan Quashiga and Shirley Frimpong.

Award winners for this year would enjoy an extensive range of the latest 3G devices and will also receive cash prizes. The twist in this year’s awards would see an expansion in prize winners for the editing, direction, special effects and photography categories to include not only artistes but those involved behind the scenes as well. There were also whispers that the prize package would include training with professionals recognized in Ghana and worldwide. This is part of 4SYTE’s contribution to increasing the quality of music videos in Ghana.

As Carmen Bruce-Annan (Head of Corporate Communications at Vodafone Ghana) said to the above effect, “ The VMAs have challenged Ghanaian music producers to deliver innovative videos by making use of cutting edge technology…it is also befitting that we are involved as we are  as the key pioneers of cutting edge technology and entertainment…”

MARIO IN GHANA

The smooth and sexy R&B songbird, Mario, was in Ghana for the second time, live at the Dome at the Accra International Conference Centre. The program which was dubbed “Mario/J Holiday Concert” organized by 233connect drew quite a large number of fans of these ambassadors of Bump n’ Grind. However, the other half of the juicy package, J Holiday, did not arrive. But the crowd thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

On the night’s bill were fantastic performances by our very own Ghanaian artistes who did not disappoint. Master of Ceremonies to usher them in was DJ Abrantee from London’s Choice FM. The beautiful RaQuel opened the show with soulful tunes, taking the audience with her on her ear-sweetening journey through the impossible regions her voice could reach. Atumpan, Chase, R2bees, Kas, Dr Cryme created a thunderstorm of dancing. Hands were in the air, feet shuffling from left to right, while some legs found themselves in the air as bodies vibrated to the great dance rhythms and beats.  The night also featured Cabo Snoop’s first trip to Ghana from Angola. He performed his Big Brother hit, ‘Windeck’, which instantly hit in Ghanaian radio stations and clubs. The crowd welcomed Cabo Snoop with ecstatic screams. However, people began to get a bit confused when he performed three songs of his album and all were exactly the same!

Shontell, replacement of J Holiday also from the United States, drew both men and women crazy with her sexiness and amazing voice. Performing a few of her hit songs including ‘T-shirt’, her first trip to Africa, Ghana, would forever be stamped in her memory with the rousing welcome she got. She surprised and overjoyed her audience when she performed one of Rihanna’s hits this year ‘Man Down’. Shontell indeed ‘shouted her joy to the rooftops’ and ‘laid it on the skylights’ when she connected to her African roots.

The final performance of the night was by the much awaited Mario. The smoke, DJ-contrived gunshots and trumpet sounds ushered him on the stage. His female fans screamed their heads off, reaching out to touch his body. He loved them back by serenading them and allowing them to touch him, holding hands and looking into eyes as though they ‘were the only girl’. His song selection in the commencement of his performance, which was a few of his new singles, was quite slow. However momentum was built and the crowd’s wild ecstasy was restored when he began to sing his past hits that caused his Ghanaian female fans to fall in love with him in the first place. The stage tuned in to a hot, sex-steamed and smoky session when he slipped into bump n’ grind mode. Lust was in the air when he serenaded screaming girls to his hits like ‘Braid My Hair’, ‘Let Me Love You’, and ‘I Choose You’. During one performance, he seduced one girl on stage with no trouble at all, allowed her to feel his smooth muscled contours when he hugged her over and over again, sat her on his lap, sung his lyrics right into her eyes and led her hand in hand backstage.

The electric night ended on ‘I Choose You’ when he chose Ghana as definitely the African Country to be.     

LYNX ENTERTAINMENT CALLS FOR GHANAIAN UNITY AND PEACE

With their latest album launch, appropriately titled ‘Back to Zero’, Lynx Entertainment definitely means to make a statement with its All-Star album to remind all Ghanaians to appreciate and view as sacred the unity and peace Ghana has and that this rarity should not be taken for granted.

Pioneered by Richard Mensah, popularly known as Richie, the album features the current giants of the Ghanaian music industry: Richie himself, Eazzy, Zigi, Oj Blaq, Ambulley, Kevin Beats, Jay Ghartey, Tinny, Kwaku T, Efya, V.I.P. , Sonnieballie, IWAN, Trigmatic, Okyeame Kwame, Ayigbe Edem, Rama, J-Town, Jael Wiafe, Quabena Maphia.

Libation is first poured to the Nation with a very beautiful and emotional rendition of the Ghanaian National Anthem by Richie that strokes the fires of patriotism in any Ghanaian heart. After this the party begins. Dance beats, hip hop, dancehall with golden collaborations such as, Eazzy and Ambulley (a remix of Ambulley’s ‘Nana Nyame’), Efya, Richie and Tinny, Zigi, IWAN and Trigmatic are testaments to the solid fun of the album. Songs such as ‘Kwaku Tutu’, ‘Tonor 4 Me’, ‘Amanda’, ‘Let’s Get it Started’ would drive a club crowd wild. The moving ‘I Wanna Live’, helped along by the soulful voice of Rama, reminds us of the need for peace in this country. The album ends with a medley mix to prompt Ghanaians that ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’ featuring Richie, Tinny, V.I.P., Quabena Maphia, Eazzy, Ayigbe Edem, Zigi, Ambulley, Okyeame Kwame, Jael Wiafe and Efya.

This album could not have been released at a better time in the heat of the heavy political cloud that has descended on the Ghanaian sky threatening to rain heavily, fuelled by the upcoming Nation Elections next year and party strife in the NDC.

It is truly a moment for humanity when people with public force remember their duty to society and contribute to societal and world development.

“Our forefathers fought for the freedom of our motherland to ensure unity and peace. The peace we have in Ghana is sacred, and as such we should appreciate it. UNITY and PEACE sometimes can be taken for granted. Hence we want spread the message of UNITY and PEACE across the country.” – Lynx Entertainment.

TAGOE SISTERS CELEBRATE THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The twin gospel sensations celebrate their thirtieth anniversary this year to mark the waves of accomplishments they had hit throughout their singing careers and are still hitting.  To mark the beginning of the celebrations they held a press launch at the Golden Tulip Hotel.

The Chairperson of the event was the Nkosuohene of Akuapem, also the CEO of Budget Cash and Carry, and well known as a renowned philanthropist. To support him on the high table were the Tagoe Sisters themselves, Reverend Thomas Yawson (manager and married to one of the Tagoe Sisters), the Public Relations Officer of the twin sensations (Andy Lartey), Reverend Paul Anane, as well as the CEO of Goldstar Events. Christopher Opoku was the Master of Ceremonies for the event.  Ghana gospel music sensation, Stella Seal, and Ghallywood Star, Ekow Smith Asante were also present to support the Tagoe Sisters.

The press launch was held to give the public an insight into the long successful journey of the Tagoe Sisters, and to invite all and sundry to join them in a series of activities they are organizing to celebrate the momentous year.

Activities lined up for the celebrations are:

·         A dinner/dance to be held at the Banquet Hall at the State House, to launch the Tagoe Sisters Twin Foundation which supports twins who need help and needy mothers.

·         Regional tours in Takoradi and Kumasi

·         A mega gospel celebratory show at the Accra International Conference Centre on the 20^th of November to crown off the celebrations. This event would feature other gospel music heavyweights such as Stella Seal.

Messrs Goldstar Consult Limited are coordinators of the project branded “Tagoe Sisters @ 30 Celebration”

Chance tied the day of the launch to the twins’ birthday and the press and others present joined gleefully in celebrating their special day. They were surprised with a birthday cake sponsored by Golden Tulip Hotel.

There are confirmed rumours of a new album to be released early next year which is not a collection of their old hit songs but a brand new collection for their fans to treasure. However, there is in the works a collection of their old hit songs as well to be titled “Through The Years”.

Please read the post, “The Tagoe Sisters: Our Story” for an insight into their journey as singing ministers for the Lord.

THE TAGOE SISTERS: OUR STORY

“We are here this day to share our testimony of God’s faithfulness.

By 1979, we had toured with groups like Advent Heralds and taken part in big musical shows throughout the country. We performed at crusades and became part of evangelist Abraham De-love’s team, travelling all over the country with him; though we had a brief foretaste of national exposure with appearances on GTV programmes such as ‘All Shades’ and ‘Voices in Rhythm’.

By the late 70s, we still had no recordings to our credit till the arrival of one man – our sweetest and ironically our bitterest memory – Evangelist Rev. Francis Amoako.

To us, Rev. Amoako was not just our pastor, he was a friend, great benefactor, daddy and mentor and he was instrumental in our musical career. He encouraged, motivated and brought out all our hidden talents. He taught us how to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit and adopted us ass his spiritual children.

However, we were not just touring with Evangelist Amoako. E felt our songs were so good they should not be restricted only to those who attended crusades and other musical programmes. So with his support and encouragement, lots of prayer and hard work, we recorded our debut cassette album, “Myame ye Kese”, in 1988 in London with musicians like Bessa Simmons, Alfred Bannerman among others. The success of this release was phenomenal and our popularity spiraled dramatically. Today, Ghanaian Gospel music is replete with female gospel duos, trios and soloists.”

But it was the Tagoe Sisters’ landmark success that reall opened uip the gospel industry to female artistes and when the history of Ghana gospel comes to be written, they will go down as one of the pioneers of the game.

Meanwhile, Lydia and Lizzie still often hit the road with Evangelist Amoako who had now fully taken over caring for them, providing all the inspiration to their musical carreer as well as becoming their spiritual guardian. But the unthinkable was about to happen after their second album. Though I has been years on, Lydia and Lizzie still vividly recollect the tragic motor accident on March 26^th 1990, which deprived them of the love, support and encouragement of Evangelist Amoako.

It was a time of intense trauma and loneliness for the twins, a period of testing, looking back today.

 “We think God knows best and has something good for our life and the task that lies ahead of us. In 1992, right after the demise of Reverend Amoako of blessed memory, we met a musical giant who has propelled us professionally this far in our career. He is Reverend Thomas Harry Yawson, who has since become our ‘all in all’ mentor – songwriter, manager, and music director. He has steered our drive of humility and perseverance through God’s Faithfulness to reach this far! Under Reverend Yawson’s stewardship, we have released hot songs; one of such achievements is the great song. ‘Yeedi Nkunim’, which became a household song. Thankfully to God and through His Amazing Grace, the victorious Black Stars group of Senegal 1992 Cup of Nations’ Silver Medalists and Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games’ Bronze Medalists respectively used this hit song as their theme and celebratory song.

Thanks to all who have helped us in building our career and those of you who are here today for coming to share our testimony of His Faithfulness.”

THE NEXT AFRICAN HOLLYWOOD STAR

‘The Spirited Actor’s’ extensive search for the next “African Hollywood Star” commenced this week and the mantle was first laid in Ghanaian hands.

Drumroll…

Explosive fireworks…

Who would represent Ghana and showcase African talent on quite a worldwide scale?

‘The Spirited Actor’ is a reality show organized by Davis Media Group partnering with Paradise Entertainment in Ghana in a bid to reach out to African actors and provide the absent platform to showcase and train talent on the worldwide scale of Hollywood. Major pioneers behind this show are Tracey Moore (with an experience of twenty years in the field, trained music artistes into acting such as Eve and Ludacris), Samad Davis (directed movies such as “Three Can Play that Game) and a guest judge, Rockmund Dunbar (of Soul Food and Prison Break fame).

Ten people are selected through extensive auditioning, five from Ghana, and five from Nigeria. These ten are flown to New York to live together for ten weeks, during which they would undergo intense acting training, the kinds of which they would get in any good acting schools. The major acting coach is Tracey Moore and there would be many agents, directors, casting directors, etc. across the Film Industry in the United States who would contribute to the process as trainers or judges, cutting down the ten to an exclusive two. This would mean African actors would be put to the scrutiny of powerful filmmakers who can make or break their careers. The two picked are those who have grown the most during the period and are flown to Hollywood. However, one lucky person is finally picked to act in a movie directed by Samad Davis and starring Morris Chestnut.

The auditions began on the 25^th of August running through till the 27^th of August.  Over six hundred aspiring Hollywood stars choked the national Theatre to fulfill a dream. Successful applicants were given cut out stars to indicate their passage into the next stage of the auditions. The others who could not satisfy the judges’ baffled appetites were given a sweet “Thank you”. The National Theatre saw many of the ecstatic Chosen who yelled “Hollywood, here I come!” Some came out bursting with angry comments in the bitterness of disappointed dreams.

The selection process was based on the applicants’ delivery of monologues that had been released to the public a month before the audition date. Others could choose to perform their own monologues. Tracey Moore stated clearly that she was looking for “talent, commitment and hard work”. A total of twenty-eight stars were given out of the hundreds that auditioned and these special twenty-eight were put to a final test to cut down the number to ten. These people were screened through interviews probing into the dynamicity of their characters and out of this, a final ten were chosen for Ghana.

The final audition to select the lucky five representatives of Ghana was held on the 29^th of July at the National Theatre. This time the judgment was open to the public. Many people, family and friends of the Lucky Ten, media, Ghanaian movie stars, disappointed aspirants, were present to see and support the Lucky Ten who the judges had selected as the ‘best of the best’ of all the Ghanaians that had come to audition.

The Ten were put through various acting tests: Improvisation and monologues. Rockmund Dunbar, Samad Davis and Tracey Moore were present as judges but were only present to give constructive criticism. The night saw a series of impressive acting and fiascoes. The range of the Ten were explored for all to see: the ready-for-work actors who impressed the audience with their humor and naturalism to the actor just groveling for cheers by doing a full split or melodramatically tearing his shirt open and falling to his knees, overcome with emotion.  The final ten are to be voted for by texting for your favorite actor in order to choose the five that would represent our motherland, Ghana.

Now lies the huge responsibility of the public in that despite the fact that the show is organized by private companies, it is the name and reputation of Ghanaians that is being carried out there on a worldwide via Hollywood scale. It is because of this colossal scale that interested Ghanaians should feel very free to criticize and implore if they feel that the people selected are truly not the ‘best of the best’ that could have been derived from Ghana. It is not only the national, but the continental image we are selling and we should care tremendously about that.

On a much more minor and petty scale, this show is yet another competition between Ghana and Nigeria and we, as Ghanaians, would definitely want to take the crown this time being beaten by shows such as Big Brother where Ghana has once again lost out. To do this, it should only and really be the ‘best of the best’. It is difficult to imagine Nigeria sending substandard actors to represent the Nigerian acting industry.  

God bless our homeland Ghana.

Rockmund Dunbar, guest judge