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Habiba Sinare’s Kadara movie records massive patronage

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Habiba Sinare (fourth right) in a photograph with some of the casts during the premiering

Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Habiba Sinare’s recent movie, Kadara, received massive patronage at the premiere on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

The premiere, which took place at the Silverbird Cinemas in both West Hills and the Accra Mall, recorded 12 shows, each filling the cinema to capacity.

The Kadara movie, produced by Yassen Film, had to break the rules of the Silverbird cinemas by letting the audience use the emergency exit meant for official and emergency use only.

The movie tells a true love story threatened by tradition. In the movie, a mother has to make decisions for her son because of tradition. The lovers come up with a plan that may be too risky for them and their lovers.

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Kadara showcases the exciting tourist and historical sites in the northern part, of Ghana like the Larabanga Mosque, Mole-National Park and The Larabanga Mistic stone

The use of Hausa language by some of the cast including Anthony Woode, Irene Opare, Fred Amugi, Kofi Adjorlolo who are not Muslims or Hausa people  but able to speak the language, is impressive in the movie.

In an interview Miss Sinare, and expressed her gratitude to her crew for their hard work and commitmentpromised to give movie lovers great stories from Yaseen films.

She said, “The love from the Zongo community is always genuine and only God knows how much time and energy those human resources put into this great movie carried weight.”

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Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stuns AMVCA red carpet with Cathedral-Inspired dress

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Nana Akua in a stunning attire
Nana Akua in a stunning attire

The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.

The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.

The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year. 

She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.

The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet. 

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The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches. 

The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.

The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.

A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.

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 She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.

 Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.

Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.

Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.

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By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Alex Ekubo dies at age 40

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Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.

According to reports he died at age 40.

Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.

 He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.

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While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.

The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.

He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.

In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.

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Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).

Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.

In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.

By Spectator Reporter

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