Entertainment
All set for the premiere of ‘The Storm’ tomorrow
All is set for the premiere of the star-studded movie dubbed, ‘The Storm’ on Saturday, September 21 at the Silverbird cinemas in Accra.
The movie stars Ama K. Abebrese, Adjetey Anang, Fiifi Coleman, Samini, Ken Fiati, Oscar Provencal, Salma Mumin, Edward Agyekum Kuffuor, Edinam Atatsi, and Luckie Lawson among other amazing Ghanaian actors.
Speaking to thespectatoronline.com ahead of the movie premiere, Ama K. Abebrese urged Ghanaians to inculcate the habit of going to the cinemas after movie premieres.
According to her, this is the only way producers and other stakeholders in the industry would be kept in business.
Mr.Edward Kufuor, son of the former president, John Agyekum Kufuor on his part said, the movie industry needs the support of all and sundry to be at the premiere on Saturday.
Actress Salma Mumin also called on all movie lovers to be at the Silverbirds to see an amazing production put together.
Touching on her new role in the movie, Salma Mumin said,”I started singing in the church, and I have always loved to sing and that is what I did in the movie. I really enjoyed it. So come to the silverbird and watch my new role.”
In “The Storm” a city is plagued by crime and corruption. Detectives Danso (Adjetey Anang) and Lynn (Ama K. Abebrese) are the only honest members of the law enforcement team.
Social activist Milly (Luckie Lawson) is determined to fight for justice and protect young people from harm.
When a teenage boy is murdered and three young women, including Milly’s niece, are kidnapped and killed, the city is thrown into chaos. Danso and Milly take it upon themselves to bring the perpetrators to justice. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of corruption and face opposition from powerful individuals.
The film explores themes of justice, corruption, and social activism. It follows Milly’s journey as she becomes a prominent figure in the fight against crime and her confrontation with the country’s president.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Maiden AshantiFest held on Easter
The AshantiFest, instituted to mark Easter in the Ashanti Region, was marked a lot of entertaining activities.
According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the idea to stage a festival was conceived after a request from some youth at a clean-up exercise.
“The whole concept of the Ashanti Festival is to bring out our various sectors, showcase what we have as a region and see how best we will be able to promote inter-sectorial support for each other,” he said.
The festival, which kick-started on April 12, commenced with a clean-up exercise in all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts in the Ashanti Region.
A football game between sports presenters and Kumawood actors sparked excitement in the region, and a boxing night followed at the Parade Grounds of KNUST.
There was also a stage play featuring Kumawoood All Stars in ‘Kejetia vs Makola was a highlight , offering both entertainment and though provoking moments.
At the Food Fair and Bazaar held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, a variety of indigenous Ashanti food was on display, attracting many patrons within the city.
It offered the stage for other cultures to promote their cuisine. The Ghanaian traditional fabrics and locally manufactured clothing featured prominently at the event grounds.
A Science and Technology Fair was also featured as part of the education activities.
A blood donation exercise featured alongside the health screening exercise, which was also opened to the public.
Among the celebrities that graced the occasion were The CEO of the National Film Authority ,Kafui Danku, Actress Nana Ama Mac Brown, Nana Hayford, Funny Face and Kweku Manu.
Others were Bukom Banku, Vivian Jill, Wayoosi, Oboy Siki, Oheneba Jude and Sumsum Ahuofe.
Source; Myjoyonline
Entertainment
Europe Edition of ‘The Journey” show is impacting lives- Abena Ghana
Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah, known in showbiz as Abena Ghana, has disclosed that her Europe edition of ‘The Journey Show’ is impacting lives.
The new edition, which focused on Ghanaians in Belgium, started airing on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m on Adom TV.
The Journey Show throws the spotlight on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to motivate others.
Speaking to The Spectator, Abena Ghana said, she has received a lot of feedback within a short time the new edition started airing.
Abena Ghana further noted that these people are either living abroad or in Ghana preparing to relocate abroad.
“They told us the programme has educated, inspired and motivated them to succeed in their journey abroad. Others were of the view that if they had seen this earlier, their situations abroad would have changed for the better.” she added.
The brain behind the programme, Abena Ghana added that they encouraged her to keep sharing such experiences to serve as a guide to people in their journey of life.
The stories in the Europe edition range from how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now.
“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for being with us all these years, also to all my sponsors on the show, Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah entertainment and CEO Noks Tv Africa in Belgium for Making this season possible,” she added.
Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac travel consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading, Macdens electrical in Belgium who made this season possible.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
