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Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Shirley Frimpong-Manso (born 16 March 1977) is a Ghanaian film director, writer, and producer. She is the founder and CEO of Sparrow Productions, a film, television and advertising production company. She won Best Director at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Frimpong-Manso is also a principal of Sparrow Station, a video streaming service for African entertainment from Sparrow and other African film producers. In 2013, she was ranked the 48th most influential person in Ghana according to E.tv Ghana. Frimpong-Manso is described as one who "seeks to raise the standard of film production in Ghana and Africa by telling progressive African stories as seen through the eyes of Africans." Changing the way Ghana was portrayed also motivated her career choice. Her films are also known for their "fierce female leads," as they portray African women with agency who can be breadwinners and lead complex lives. In December 2019, her movie ‘ Potato Potahto’ started streaming on Netflix. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards was held on March 8, 2014 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Osas Ighodaro, IK and Vimbai were the hosts of the event. References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2014 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and n ... 21st century in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World
Miss World is the oldest existing international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss International, and Miss Earth, it is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. The current Miss World is Karolina Bielawska of Poland, who was crowned by Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica on March 16, 2022, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. History 20th century In 1951, Eric Morley organised a bikini contest as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations that he called the Festival Bikini Contest. The event was popular with the press, which dubbed it "Miss World". The swimsuit competition was intended as a promotion for the bikini, which had only recently been introduced to the market and was still widely regarded as immodest. When the 1951 Miss World pageant winner, Kerstin "Kiki" Hakansson from Sweden, was crowned in a bikini, it added to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Or Something Like That
''Love or Something Like That'' is a 2014 Ghanaian Nigerian film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. It stars John Dumelo, Joselyn Dumas and OC Ukeje. The film had its London premiere on 28 November 2014 at Odeon Cinema. It received two nominations at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Cast *John Dumelo as Alex Walker *Joselyn Dumas as Kwarley Mettle *OC Ukeje as Henry Dominic * Nana Mensah as Asantewaa *Christabel Ekeh as Sonia * Eckow Smith-Asante as Psychologist Plot The film tells a story about a newly married couple and the distractions they faced from work shortly after the wedding ceremony. Kwarley Mettle (Joselyn Dumas) had raw sex with her boyfriend, Henry Dominic (OC Ukeje) against her will, two years before getting married. This has made her require that her husband, Alex Walker (John Dumelo) used protection each time they slept together. Henry and Kwarley meet again after he got admitted to her hospital for treatment. On recognizing his ex-girlfriend, Henry imme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run through the Africa Film Academy. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well as uniting the African continent through arts and culture. The award presentation is attended by numerous media representatives, celebrities, politicians, journalists, actresses and actors from all across the world. The AMA Awards is widely considered to be Africa's most important film event and the most prestigious film award in Africa. History The first Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 30 May 2005. All other subsequent African Academy Awards before 2012 were held at the same venue, except for the 2008 AMAA Awards which was moved t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil In The Detail (2014 Film)
''Devil in the Detail'' is a 2014 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic thriller film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso starring Nse Ikpe Etim and Adjetey Anang. It premiered at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra, Ghana, on 14 February 2014. The film tells the story of a happily married couple whose relationship is torn apart by infidelity. Plot They have everything in their life, money, fame, happiness, they were a perfect married couple but their craze for sex and having affair with others ruined everything. Cast *Nse Ikpe Etim as Helen Ofori * Adjetey Anang as Ben Ofori * Ama Ampofo as Claudia *Mawuli Gavor Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur and producer. Early life Gavor was born in Ghana. He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Career G ... as Sam References External links * 2014 films Ghanaian drama films English-language Nigerian films English-language Ghanaian fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2013 was scheduled to take place in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 26 April 2014, but was shifted to 24 May 2014. The nomination party was held at Emperor Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa on 2 April 2014. Winners and nominees Entries were open for the award in December 2013 and closed on 15 January 2014, the films for submission must have been produced, premiered and/or released between May 2012 and December 2013. Over 500 films were submitted for the awards from 40 countries across the world; the nomination process involved five stages before the best 30 films were shortlisted for nomination. Before this edition, there used to be a ten-man jury to determine the nominees but it has been increased to fifteen. The nominees for the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards were announced on 2 April 2014 at Emperor Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa, the main event which was initially scheduled to be held on 26 April 2014 has been s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potomanto
''Potomanto'' (derived from the French word ''portmanteau'') is a 2013 Ghanaian-Nigerian action thriller film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. It stars Olu Jacobs, Yvonne Okoro and Adjetey Anang. It premiered at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra, Ghana, on 20 December 2013. Plot An angry ex-police officer, Andane, whose work is to investigate and catch unfaithful partners takes a different turn when he is hired to investigate the wife of a wealthy businessman. He stumbles on a ring of organ harvesters and traffickers who lure young men with a promise to take them abroad. The fiancé of the wealthy man is an undercover agent also undertaking an investigation to nab the organ traffickers. They join force in an attempt to stop the canker that has taken the lives of many of the youth in the community. Cast *''Olu Jacobs as Bankole'' *'' Adjetey Anang as Adane'' *''Christabel Ekeh as Afia'' *''Yvonne Okoro as Alice'' *''Marie Humbert as Susan'' * ''Mikki Osei Berko as Koranteng'' * '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adams Apples
''Adams Apples'' is a Ghanaian film series, starring Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Joyce Anima Misa Amoah, Anima Misa Amoah, Adjetey Anang, Helene Asante, SoulKnight Jazz, Jasmine Baroudi, Vincent McCauley, Roselyn Ngissah, Fred Kanebi. The series consists of ten drama film, drama feature films, known as "chapters", produced by Ken Attoh and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. The film series follows the life of the Adams' family, which is made up of Doris Adams (Anima Misa Amoah), a widow of an ex-diplomat , and her three daughters; Baaba (Yvonne Okoro, Okoro), Jennifer (Joselyn Dumas, Dumas) and Kuukua (Naa Ashorkor, Mensah-Doku), showing how they deal with their complicated family, love lives, individual secrets, lies and regrets. A Spin-off (media), spin-off television drama series, with the same title premiered in February 2013, and has since started airing on DStv's Africa Magic; the television series is set a year after the tenth chapter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. The awards' nomination party was held in Lilongwe, Malawi; it was hosted by Her Excellency, Joyce Banda, President Joyce Banda. A total of 671 films were submitted for consideration across Africa, America, Canada, France, Germany, Guadalupe, Italy, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom. ''Confusion Na Wa'' won the best picture award. The late Justus Esiri was awarded the Best Actor in a leading role posthumously. Winners and nominees A total of 29 award categories were given out. Below is a full list of all the winners. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface: Awards Honorary awards Lifetime Achievement Awards * Tunde Kelani * Chief Eddi Ugbomah * Sir Ositadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason) * Ayuko Badu * Pete Edochie, Chief Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contract (2012 Film)
''Contract'' is a 2012 Ghanaian film produced by Yvonne Okoro and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, starring Hlomla Dandala, Joseph Benjamin and Yvonne Okoro. It received six nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. ... including: ''Best Director'', ''Achievement In Screenplay'', ''Best Actor In A Leading Role'' and ''Best Actress In A Leading Role''. Cast *Hlomla Dandala as Peter Puplampo *Joseph Benjamin as *Yvonne Okoro as Abena Boateng Reception 360nobs rated the movie 6.5 out of 10, and commented that the movie is exciting. References External links 2012 films English-language Ghanaian films English-language Nigerian films Nigerian comedy films 2012 romantic comedy films Films directed by Shirley F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6 Hours To Christmas
''6 Hours to Christmas'' is a Ghanaian romantic comedy film about Reggie, whose female colleague wants to give him a Christmas gift he finds hard to refuse. Cast * Chris Attoh * Damilola Adegbite * Benny Ashun * Asamani Boateng * Charles Cuammy * Soul Knight Jazz * Nii Odoi Mensah * Marian Lempogo References Ghanaian comedy films 2010s English-language films English-language Ghanaian films {{Ghana-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Checkmate (Ghanaian Movie)
''Checkmate'' is a Ghanaian crime drama film that was written and directed by Shirley Frimpong Manso for Sparrow Productions. It was produced by Ken Attoh, features stars like Nadia Buari, Ekow Blankson, Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku and introduced Senanu Gbedawo. It was released in 2010. Cast *Nadia Buari – Caroline * Ekow Blankson – Kiki Nelson *Senanu Gbedawo – Kwame *Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku – Naana Asante *Ewurama Asante – Elsie Kwansah *Kweku Boateng – Fifi *Khareema Agular – Jessica *Kwaku Sintim-Misa – Mr Tamakloe Plot Kwame, played by Senanu Gbedawo, is a member of the immigration workforce who has political ambitions. He comes into contact with Kiki played by Ekow Blankson, who is a drug kingpin. Kiki initially presents himself as a real estate developer and introduces Kwame to Caroline, who is played by Nadia Buari Nadia Buari (born November 21, 1982) is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
