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• March 6, 2025
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FOCAP criticises Juliet Asante over post-tenure allegations

The Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) has criticized Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), for her recent post highlighting the challenges she faced during her tenure.

In a Facebook post on March 2, 2025, Asante disclosed the struggles she encountered, including financial difficulties, lack of support, and sexual harassment while in office.

However, FOCAP has dismissed her statements as “unfortunate,” questioning why she did not address such issues during her tenure if she considered herself a strong and capable leader.

The president of FOCAP, Kojo Preko Dankwa, claimed that Asante’s decision to speak out after leaving her position was merely an attempt to seek public sympathy.

FOCAP also accused Asante of presenting a one-sided narrative, alleging that she often disrespected the NFA board, disregarded its directives, and made decisions without proper consultation.

“To come out and pretend to seek public sympathy and make it seem like you were trying to do something for the industry but were not given support from the board-the question is, did you consult the board in all your dealings?” Dankwa questioned.

“So, for me, it is neither here nor there for Juliet to come out and speak the way she did, clamoring for sympathy, which is not needed,” he added.

Dankwa’s comments align with those of filmmaker and fellow board member Ola Michael, who has also criticized Asante for her revelations.

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• March 5, 2025
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Delay hits back at netizen over her way of dressing

Ghanaian media personality, Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has caused a stir on social media after a netizen questioned her choice of outfit.

In a video making rounds online on March 5, 2025, Delay was captured in a red dress with an open cleavage.

A netizen jumped into the comment section of the video, which was live on TikTok at that time, asking her to dress appropriately.

The comment didn’t sit well with the popular TV host, who angrily responded, stating that no one can tell her how to dress.

Infuriated by this, Delay made it clear that she isn’t anybody’s wife, and therefore, no one has the right to tell her what to do.

“I am not your wife. I eat what I want and do what I want. Thank you for understanding. You think I am your wife whom you beat last night,” she responded.

The statement from Delay has since sparked reactions on social media. While some support her for putting the netizen in his place, others have criticised her for what they describe as being utterly rude.

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• March 5, 2025
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Ebuka Songs breaks silence on why he left Moses Bliss’ record label

Popular gospel singer, Ebuka Songs has broken his silence on why he left Moses Bliss’ record label, Spotlite Nation.

It would be recalled that Ebuka who signed a three-year contract with the record label, left after 11 months.

Moses Bliss during an interview in December 2024, stated that his signee, Ebuka Song left the label to pursue his music independently.

However, speaking for the first time after his departure, Ebuka stated that he left to focus on his ministry.

Speaking In an interview with the Open Up podcast, Ebuka said “I will always be grateful for Moses Bliss’ role in my life because as at that time, I had the anointing and gift but i don’t know how to go about it professionally.

“I am grateful for the journey that I have been through but at this point now, the next level is to focus on my ministry. And we are in our good space.

“The reason why I kept quiet about my exit or say anything since that time is because I don’t want it to generate more conversations. We all get to the point where we just want to be focused on the next phase of our lives, and because of the assignment of God upon my life.”

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• March 5, 2025
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Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & Creatives (Kumawood) to drive the growth and transformation of Ghana’s film and creative arts sector.”

The indicated that the committee has been tasked with “assessing the current state of the industry and identifying key challenges, developing policies to attract investment and ensure sustainable growth, exploring strategies to promote Ghanaian films both locally and internationally, strengthening film infrastructure by improving production facilities and training opportunities, enhancing film festivals and cultural showcases to celebrate Ghanaian storytelling and creativity, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to create more opportunities for filmmakers, actors, and creatives.”

He therefor urged the committee members to carry out their mandate with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of unity to ensure that Kumawood and the entire creative industry reach new heights.

He believes that this will help them build a globally competitive film industry that tells the rich stories of Asanteman and Ghana.

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• March 5, 2025
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Prophet Oduro advises men to be grateful to their wives for cooking

General Overseer of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro has advised men on how to appreciate their wives.

In a video shared on TikTok on March 4, 2025, Prophet Kofi Oduro who was seen preaching to his congregation said men should appreciate their wives when they cook for them.

He explained that it’s not only the duty of wives to engage in house chores, adding that men should step up too.

“I have always been telling people that if you need someone to cook for you, you don’t need to get married before you do that. You can hire a chef to do that. The person can prepare any food of your choice… Marriage isn’t about cooking, cleaning, and washing of clothes.

“If I want someone to clean my house, there are a lot of young boys in my village I can go for to come clean my house for me. Don’t make up your mind that it is marriage is all about cooking… Be thankful to your wife whenever she cooks for you because that is an extra job,” he said.

He then asked men to quit feeling entitled.

“When she brings you food, you have no right to criticise the food. Don’t say there is no salt in the food. If you say that you are speaking like you have some entitlement… You are not entitled to any because she is only helping you.

“Don’t sit there idle and watch Netflix and tell your wife who just returned from work to cook for you. You can ask well cook for her… You the young ones have made marriages disgusting,” Prophet Oduro added.

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• March 5, 2025
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Portia Asare shares her Nollywood experience

Kumawood actress, Portia Asare, has recounted an incident where she was dropped from a role because she wasn’t fluent in English.

In a video shared on Instagram on March 5, 2025, Portia Asare recalled how a Nollywood actress pressured a movie producer to drop her from set because of that ‘shortfall’.

Portia who refused to disclose the identity of the actress, further explained how she was negatively affected by that particular incident.

She made these statements while bitterly lamenting how Kumawood actors are often stigmatised and treated unfairly due to claims that they are uneducated.

“They have branded those of us in Kumawood like we didn’t get a good education… I remember one of the actresses in Nollywood told a producer she couldn’t act with me because I struggled to speak English. The producer came to inform me what he had been told. Meanwhile, the same actress didn’t go to school because she had no classmates in this country. That person didn’t even attend senior high or University so I was hurt when I heard the news,” she said.

Recounting her journey, Portia Asare said she had a rough start in life. She explained how she fought against all odds, urging parents not to solely depend on the government for help.

“I have two children, a boy, and a girl… The last time I was telling someone I had done menial jobs including weeding farms, in the past, that person didn’t believe me. My grandmother used to take us to the farm and when it was time to eat, they would put the food on leaves which we would eat together. But you know as you are growing sometimes life becomes easier for you.

“All I am saying is that we should take care of our children. We shouldn’t wait to let our children beg on the streets and we shouldn’t also wait on the government for help,” she added.

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• September 25, 2024
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Manhyia rejects Afia Pokua’s apology

Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci summoned

After apologising on their respective social media platforms for disrespecting the Asantehene and offering another apology on live TV, Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci honoured the invitation to Manhyia Palace to deliver a formal apology to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

They were accompanied by Prophet Kumchacha and a delegation from Onua TV, the media house where Afia Pokua made comments about the Asantehene.

Dressed in all black, Afia Pokua was seen kneeling in front of the Otumfuo’s representative almost throughout the proceedings.

Moderated by the Otumfuo’s Okyeame (Linguist), both parties addressed the issues, and the offenders presented their third apology to the delegation.

Background

The controversy began when Afia Pokua, a journalist at Agoo TV, criticised the Asantehene for his perceived silence amid ongoing conflicts involving his subjects and other tribes, including the Bonos.

On Onua FM’s ‘Bribi Gye Gye wo,’ hosted by Mona Gucci, Pokua expressed frustration with what she sees as Ashantis proving superiority over other tribes and the Asantehene’s refusal to act on it.

These statements have sparked massive outrage among the Ashantis, with many individuals, including sub-chiefs and queen mothers, openly voicing their criticism.

Also, the irate Asante youth staged a protest and held a press conference to address the situation.

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• September 24, 2024
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Nigerian music video budget can produce a Ghanaian film – Camidoh

Ghanaian musician and producer, Raphael Camidoh, has reemphasized the need for stakeholders in the Ghanaian music industry to invest heavily in quality music productions, especially in video creation.

He was responding to comments on how differently the Nigerian music industry was thriving ahead of Ghana’s music space.

In an interview with Melvin Da Enigma on Luv FM, Camidoh explained that players in the local industry invested less in their craft.

He noted that Ghanaian music investors are less inclined to invest in artistes, their music videos, and marketing publications.

“But in Nigeria, their budget for shooting a music video is massive, if one takes a look at their budget, it can be able to shoot a Ghanaian film,” he said.

Camidoh believes investors in the Nigerian industry have realized the potential and returns from the sector which is missing in the local industry.

Although the local space is seeing growth, he alludes that more could be done to ramp up activities by emulating their colleagues in Nigeria.

In the past weeks, Camidoh’s hit song, Sugarcane Remix has hit a hundred million views on YouTube – the highest obtained by any Ghanaian artiste, emphasizing on the benefits of injecting more resources into one’s craft.

He also shared that his love for music was inspired by Akon, recounting how he started his early music days selling Sobolo, Pure Water, and Asanaa on a table in Ola Girls SHS in the Volta region, where he sat to write his raps.

Extending gratitude to his fanbase and Ghanaians for their support by far, Camidoh also advised upcoming artistes and the populace to carve a niche for themselves to stay relevant.

“To find a spot, you need to find that unique thing that nobody else can do,” he said.

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• September 24, 2024
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Moesha Bodoung: Half of my body is paralysed now

Nine months after it was reported that she had suffered a stroke, Ghanaian socialite and actress, Moesha Bodoung, has spoken about her current state of health.

In a recent phone interview with nkonkonsa.com, Moesha said she has not been able to walk or speak well for the past months.

“I went off completely and I was in bed for several months. I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t talk, and couldn’t do anything. I thank God I am better now. As you can see, I talk now even though I am still struggling to speak properly. Half of my body is paralyzed now. One of my legs and one of my hands are not functioning now. So I can’t type on the phone now, I can only talk on the phone,” Moesha told the blog.

That notwithstanding, Moesha believes that God will fully heal her.  “I know God will heal me, and I will become a global superstar,” she said.

Earlier this year, after it was reported that she had suffered a stroke, her brother, Ebito Boduong, set up a GoFundMe account to raise $10,000 to cater for her medical bills.

At present, about $5,158 has been raised, and according to nkonkonsa.com, Moesha has acknowledged receipt of the money, saying it is being used for the purpose for which it was intended.

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• September 21, 2024
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Gospel artistes bid KODA farewell

The gospel music community gathered in solemn unity to bid a final farewell to Kofi Owusu Dua-Anto, widely known as KODA, at his burial service held in Accra at the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Dominion Centre on Spintex Road in Accra on Friday, September 20, 2024, followed by a private burial..

The solemn all-white funeral saw gospel artists, family members, and friends came together to honour the legacy of the celebrated musician and producer.

The atmosphere was filled with emotion as tributes poured in from those who had worked closely with KODA. Gospel stars Joe Mettle, Nii Okai, and Eugene Zuta were among the many who attended to pay their respects.