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7th Ibero-American Film Festival held in Accra

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This year’s edition of the Ibero American film festival was held from Wednesday 22nd March to Wednesday 29th March 2023 at the Pacific Alliance, located at Airport Residential Area in Accra.

The festival was dedicated to the memory of the late Mexican Ambassador accredited to Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, H. E Enrique Escorza, who passed on in November 2022.

Being the seventh edition, the Ibero-American film festival screened a variety of projects including features, short films and documentary films by Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American filmmakers.

The film festival held each night from 6 PM has the aim of promoting Ibero-American stories, culture and messages of social impact. In addition, it showcases acclaimed films by directors from Brazil, Spain, Columbia, Cuba, Peru and Mexico with a diverse range of Latin American contexts and perspectives.

This year, the festival opened with the Columbian movie, Jerico; the infinite flight of days. Jerico is a film, which reflects a colourful, poetic and lush journey in a beautiful Colombian village, Jericó through the eyes of eight women of all ages and social conditions.

Other films including Achero Mañas’ directed Spanish drama film, El Bola, Cuban drama, Habana station, Peruvian movie, Viaje a Tombuctu Pixinguinha, and the Brazilian project, Pixinguinha, were also screened.

Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Javier Gutierrez, Peruvian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Abel Antonio Cardenas Tuppia and the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Mexico in Ghana, Arturo Agustín Salazar González, spoke about the importance of the Ibero American film festival.

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The 7th Ibero American film festival closed on Wednesday, 29th March 2023 with the Mexican movie La Buenas Hiebas

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Shatta Wale wins two awards at 43rd IRAWMA Awards in Florida

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Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards held in Florida over the weekend.

In a statement issued by his management on May 18, the award winning musician was announced as the winner of the Best African Dancehall Entertainer category.

He also won the Concert of the Year award for his music event, ShattaFest.

Management of the artiste expressed appreciation to the organisers of the IRAWMA Awards for recognising and supporting African music on the international stage.

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The statement thanked fans across the world, especially members of the Shatta Movement fan base, for their continued support, votes and loyalty over the years.

According to management, the latest achievement further confirms Shatta Wale’s position as one of Africa’s leading music exports and a strong figure in global dancehall culture.

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Black Sherif deserved Artist of the Year award at theTGMA’s- Medikal

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Ghanaian rapper Medikal has praised fellow musician Black Sherif for winning the Artist of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana music awards, describing the recognition as well deserved.

Speaking on Onua Showtime on Sunday, Medikal explained that Black Sherif’s music reflects struggle, hard work and street life, which many people can relate to.

According to him, Black Sherif, popularly known as “Blacko,” earned the award because his songs connect strongly with the public.

“Obviously, if you listen to Blacko’s songs from day one, you will see that the content and lyrics are all about struggle and making it in life,” he stated.

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He noted that Black Sherif’s journey from the streets to success makes his achievement inspiring to many young people.

Medikal added that he would have been happy if he had won the award himself, but he was equally happy for Black Sherif because he deserved it.

The rapper explained that his reaction during the awards event, where he nodded and applauded after the announcement, was a genuine show of support for his colleague.

He stressed that popular street songs often influence major award decisions, especially when people from different backgrounds sing and embrace the music.

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According to him, Black Sherif’s hit songs became widely accepted by children, adults and even people at social gatherings and funerals, showing the level of influence he has gained.

“The street controls the song,” Medikal remarked, adding that an artiste who dominates the streets has a strong chance of winning major awards.

He further noted that he was not surprised by Black Sherif’s victory because every category Medikal himself was nominated in was highly competitive.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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