Entertainment
Tracey Boakye blasts FIPAG over ‘suspension’
Actress and Movie Producer, Tracey Boakye, has blasted the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) for suspending her.
FIPAG in a letter signed by its president, Mr James Aboagye has suspended the movie producer.
“Our attention has been drawn to recent publications and circulation of videos on social media platforms of vulgar and unprintable exchanges between Tracey Boakye and Mzbel. The contents were so bad and affront to our Ghanaian cultures, traditions, and sensibilities.
The Film Producers’ Association of Ghana (FIPAG) finds their actions very regrettable especially that of Miss Tracey Boakye, who happens to be an actress and a film producer and, therefore, supposed to serve as a role model.
“In view of this, FIPAG has immediately suspended Ms Tracey Boakye indefinitely. She is not supposed to take part in any of the activities during this period until the situation is reviewed.” the letter stated.
Reacting to the suspension in a video on social media, Tracey Boakye also said, she was an independent producer not a member of FIPAG.
She went further to state that the association did not know how she raised money to produce her movies, hence they did not wield any right to suspend her.
According to her, she was not under FIPAG and had never been a member in her eight years journey as a producer within which she had produced 14 movies.
Tracey said that, she never received a call or a visit from FIPAG when she gave birth, adding that “she has done a lot of good things which never attracted the attention of the body.”
Against this backdrop, she wondered why a body which denied her voting right on the grounds that she was not a member, could later turn around to suspend her.
According to her, this move by FIPAG was only an attempt to capitalise on her issues to disgrace her.
Tracey has recently trended on social media for fighting veteran musician, MzbeL over a “sugar daddy”.
This action, coupled with some unprintable words used in her altercations has attracted a lot of backlashing from the public.
This led to the “Baby Mama” movie producer apologising for the use of some vulgar words and disappointing her loved ones.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Veteran Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has announced a new initiative aimed at engaging teachers and students through music and creativity.
The award winning artiste in a social media post revealed that the “Clap Challenge” will begin this week, starting with schools across the country.
He explained that the challenge will require a teacher together with students to record a video of themselves singing his “Clap” song.
According to him, the video must be lively and engaging to stand a chance of winning.
He stated that participants must also post their videos on social media with permission from their school authorities.
They are expected to use the hashtag #clap4others and tag him on any social media platform.
He added that one teacher will be selected as a winner every week and will receive a cash prize of GH¢1,000.
He noted that the final decision on winners will be made by him.
The musician encouraged teachers and students to take part in the challenge, stressing that it is designed to promote creativity, unity and positive expression among young people in schools.
This follows a GHC100,000 support from businessman, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, who lauded the musician for composing a song which has the tendency to change society and help eschew jealousy.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi, has been cast in the upcoming Pan-African television series, Kismet, where he will play the role of Chief Ademola, a wealthy and influential Yoruba patriarch.
The series, set for production in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria, brings together a diverse cast ensemble from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and the United States.
A statement copied to the GNA in Accra said “It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen collaboration within Africa’s creative industry while positioning African stories for global audiences.”
Speaking on his involvement, Fred Nii Amugi, whose acting career spans more than four decades, described the role as a meaningful milestone.
“It is a proud moment for me at this stage of my career to be part of a Pan-African series,” he said.
“Playing a Yoruba character as a Ghanaian reflects something deeper about who we are as Africans. It reminds us that we are one people, connected beyond borders,” he indicated.
He added that his preparation for the role went beyond performance.
“As a Ghanaian of Ga heritage, I am taking time to study the historical and cultural links between the Ga and Yoruba people.
“I am learning about these connections so I can represent the character with truth and respect.”
“It is important that the world sees the shared identity that exists across our continent,” he noted.
Kismet is being developed as a high-quality thriller series with a Pan-African perspective, drawing talent from across the continent and the diaspora.
According to Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and production advisor for the project, the series represents the united image of Africa that is capable of contributing to the global creative economy.
“As part of building a Pan-African creative economy, Kismet is a call for Africans to come together and tell our stories as one people.
“We are also aligning this effort with the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a strong continental market for African content,” he underlined.
The producer of the series, Paul Joegad, emphasised the global ambition behind the project.
Based in the United States, Joegad noted that the production was designed to meet international standards while maintaining authentic African storytelling.
“We are leveraging diaspora networks and global experience to create a series that resonates across cultures,” he said.
“Our goal is to produce content that can stand on international platforms through quality and strong storytelling.”
He added that assembling the right team had been central to the project’s vision. Among those involved is Mawuko Kuadzi, a Casting Society of America (CSA) member and the first African to win an Artios Award in its 40-year history.
The producers say the series seeks to position Africa as a major player in global content, fostering international Pan-African partnerships. –GNA
