Entertainment
Fiifi Coleman Production launches Private Actors Welfare Scheme
Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur, Fiifi Coleman, through his Fiifi Coleman Productions has launched a Private Actors Welfare Scheme (PAWS).
The initiative which is to cushion actors in times of difficulties is championed by Fiifi Coleman, in partnership with Hollard Insurance.
Speaking at the launch which took place on Saturday, January 4, Fiifi Coleman said, actors bring joy, laughter, tears and inspiration to people but for too long their stories have ended sadly.
He said these stories of aging actors battling with ill-health, struggling to afford a comfortable living among others must be a thing of the past.
He said this is a failure of an industry to protect its own, and a failure of a community to ensure the hands that built their dream does not crumble in despair, “but today, we say enough is enough, today, we reclaim our narrative, today I present to you the Private Actors Welfare Scheme (PAWS).”
According to him, “we are stepping into an era, an era where are futures are not left to chance but secured by the very industry we dedicated our lives to.”
He noted that this scheme was more than a financial security, adding that it was dignity, respect and above all it provides hope.
Fiifi Coleman concluded by saying that the scheme would ensure that their journey ends in beauty and not despair.
On her part, Eunice Etornam Owusu, the Group Business and Partnership Manager of Hollard Insurance, interacted with the actors on modalities of the scheme and assured them of a secured future under the scheme.
The launch which was also a dinner for the actors was graced by amazing personalities such as Adwoa Smart, Akofa Edjeani, George Quaye, Mawuli Semevor, Vivian Opare, Amankwah Ampofo, Pascaline Edwards, Ken Fiati, Oscar Provencal, Naa Ashorkor, Salinko, Abeiku Sagoe, Edinam Atatsi, Fred Amugi, Nii Saka Brown, and Quappiah, among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
The management of Prophet Joseph Atarah Ministries (PJAM) has announced the 2026 edition of the highly anticipated annual gospel concert, Atarah Praise.
This edition, under the theme: ‘Dalet,’ is scheduled for 4pm, Sunday, May 24, at the Bayview Village.
Patrons will enjoy an atmosphere charged with powerful worship, prophetic ministration, and spiritual renewal.
Against this backdrop, Prophet Joseph Atarah will team up with some of Ghana’s finest gospel ministers, including Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Obaapa Christy, and Siisi Baidoo.
Over the years, Atarah Praise has evolved into one of Ghana’s most impactful worship gatherings, attracting thousands of believers seeking a profound encounter through music, prayer, and thanksgiving.
The 2026 edition is positioned as a divine platform for renewal, restoration, and spiritual awakening.
Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to secure convenient seats and be there with the heart of the worship.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
