Entertainment
Mental Health awareness film ‘Koro’ nominated for Best Short Film
A Ghanaian short film, titled ‘Koro’, which addresses the issues of mental health has been nominated for the 8th Multichoice Viewers Awards slated for May 14, 2022 in Nigeria.
‘Koro’, directed by Big Ghun, known in private life as Nicholas Tetteh, a Ghanaian Filmmaker and musician, was nominated by the African Movie and TV Giant Awards in the category of Best Short film among other competitors.
The Multichoice Viewers Awards celebrates the efforts and talent of actors, producers, directors, and other film professionals. It is making a comeback its inability to be held in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organisers of the event, Multichoice, announced that the eight-day event leading to the awards gala night would begin on May 7,2022.
Aside this nomination, ‘Koro’ has earned more than eight nominations at various international film festivals and is still in competition with other major films in many award schemes across the globe.
“Koro” has been selected at many film festivals including, Lake International Film Festival (Kenya), African Film Festival (Atlanta, USA), African International Horror Film Festival (Nigeria), Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) Ghana, African Film Festival in Uganda and won best thriller short film at the Robinson International Film Festival in America.
Thirty-three categories were announced last Saturday during a live stream hosted by Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong.
To vote for Koro to win the best short film fans are to visit the awards scheme website dstv.com.
By Alfred Nii Ardey Ankrah
Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
