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Accra Medic season 2 goes live on Akwaaba Magic
• Accra Medic crew
Season 2 of local telenovela, Accra Medic series has premiered with a call on Ghanaians to patronise products made in the country.
Accra Medic is an evocative medical drama series that explores the health inequity and disparity in the Ghanaian Medical system.
It follows the lives of the staff at an Accra hospital, as they navigate the challenges of their lives while saving patients in a hospital that is suffering from mismanagement in a country with an ailing healthcare system.
The 26 episodes for 13 weeks which will be shown at 8:30pm on Wednesdays Akwaaba Magic unveiled what transpires at the various departments of the hospital.
Speaking at the premiere on Tuesday, January 17, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Mr. Alex Okyere, Managing Director of MultiChoice Ghana, in his address said, aside Dede, Eno and Inspector Bediako series on their platforms, Accra Medic is the most watched show on Akwaaba Magic and believe with this new season, the numbers would even increase.
He said there is a reawakening of the Ghanaian movie industry and with the blessing of the National Film Authority, they will commission more Ghanaian shows that resonate with their audience.
Mr. Okyere expressed his appreciation to the University of Ghana Medical Centre and the entire staff for supporting the production, and encouraged Ghanaians to continue to enjoy their rich local contents.
The Directors of the series, Mr Emmanuel Apea Jnr and Julia Apea said with his decades of experience it was more relaxing shooting at UGMC because they gave them full access and the medical processes were real, because they allowed them to use their facilities.
According to them, Ghana is blessed with wonderful actors and professionals in the industry who can deliver and be as profitable as Hollywood with the necessary support.
They expressed appreciation to all those who played a role in the production of the series and urged Ghanaians to continuously enjoy local production on Akwaaba Magic.
The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of UGMC, Dr. Darius Osei, said allowing their premises to be used was a way to help patients and the public to appreciate what goes into healthcare delivery, and the facilities available at UGMC.
He called for further collaborations to improve on healthcare delivery in the country.
Entertainment
Sparqlyn reminisces as he congratulates Shatta Wale for winning two awards at 43rd IRAWMA
Ghanaian musician and former member of musicial gorup, Dunsin, Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, popularly known as Sparqlyn, has congratulated Ghanaian music heavyweight, Shatta Wale following his impressive double victory at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Shatta Wale recently made headlines after winning two major awards at the prestigious event held in Florida, USA, securing Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
Reacting to the achievement, Sparqlyn could not hide his excitement after sighting news of the awards on Monday, May 18, 2025.
According to him, the one thing that caught his attention was the plaque presented to Shatta Wale. He noted that the design looked strikingly similar to the one Dunsin received when they won at the MUSA Awards over a decade ago.
The resemblance, especially the upper part of the plaque, instantly brought back memories of his former group’s historic moment on the African stage 13 years ago when the group represented Ghana proudly in South Africa.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, Dunsin achieved international recognition after winning Most Exciting Group in Africa and Most African Video at the MUSA Awards held in Pretoria, South Africa. The awards came on the back of their global hit project “Ɔyɛadeɛyie,” a song that helped elevate the group’s profile beyond Ghana.
At the time, Sparqlyn, then known by many as Kele within the group, was the one who represented Dunsin at the event to pick up the award.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
