Entertainment
GIPC, NFA discuss future of creative sector
The Chief Executive of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, has hosted the National Film Authority (NFA) Executive Secretary, Ms Kafui Danku, to discuss strategies for making the creative sector, especially movie industry, a more attractive option for investors.
The engagement provided the opportunity for both parties to explore strategic partnership that will enhance the production, distribution and promotion of Ghanaian films both locally or internationally.
Further discussions also centered on the need for better industry data, increased stakeholder involvement, and new ways to finance local film production and distribution.
Mr Simon Madjie commended the Executive Secretary for their immense contribution in the movie industry and hoped to see more improvement.
The CEO emphasised the film industry’s potential for economic growth and job creation, stating, “The film industry holds immense potential not only as a cultural asset but as a driver of economic growth and job creation.”
Mr Madjie affirmed GIPC’s dedication to collaborating with the NFA to unlock these investment opportunities and boost Ghana’s creative economy.
Ms Danku highlighted the importance of a strong investment framework for the film sector. She stressed the need for structured engagement with stakeholders, including roundtable forums, to discuss funding, investor incentives, and infrastructure development.
The CEO of NFA aims to foster a conducive environment for the growth of the creative arts industry, empower practitioners, and drive significant contributions to Ghana’s GDP in her role as the CEO and Executive Secretary of the NFA.
Kafui Danku has been working as a filmmaker since 2008 and has been an executive producer at ABC Pictures Limited since 2013. She has also worked with the UNHCR as a Repatriation Assistant.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
A renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Madam Gloria Ampofo is set to launch her fourth album on October 25, at Mount Zion Methodist Church, Sakumono.
The fourth album titled ‘Aseda’ is to give thanks to God and also celebrate her 70th birthday.
Madam Gloria Ampofo, also an alumna of St. Roses Senior High School told The Spectator Agoro that her fourth album is a collection of songs meant to uplift hearts and honour God’s goodness.
The gospel artiste stated that she feels strong, healthy, and grateful at 70 a blessing not everyone gets.
According to her, she wants to use this opportunity to thank God and share songs that reflect His mercy, healing, and love.
“God has been so good to me for the past 70 years. I feel younger, and I can’t stop thanking Him,” she explained .
Madam Ampofo’s music journey began in 2014 with her first album of Christmas carols. She later composed songs for Ghana’s 60th anniversary and the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup.
Her work earned her an award from the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in 2024.
Now, with five albums and seven decades of life, she hopes this new release will bring healing, peace of mind, joy, and spiritual strength to everyone who listens.
Among her songs includes ‘I love you jesus’, ‘Njomo da fee fee(Ga), ‘ Awurade ye ma me daa’ and any more
By Beatrice Wonovi Kpeglah
The Kumasi metropolis was thrown into a state of frenzy last Saturday as thousands of fans flocked the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert that climaxed the 2025 Momo Fest.
Despite a heavy rainfall, the event, powered by MTN, drew unprecedented crowds for the month-long initiative to promote financial inclusion, the use of mobile money, and raise awareness on MoMo fraud prevention.
The musical event was preceded by educational roadshows, cashless market fairs, and community engagement activities across the country.
Vendors at the MoMo Cashless Market and Fair, set up within the stadium premises, offered goods and services payable exclusively through mobile money, giving patrons a live demonstration of MoMo’s utility.
The concert, headlined by multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie, featured performances from several high-profile Ghanaian artistes including Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, Kweku Smoke, and Efya.
But the appearance of Shatta Wale, who joined Sarkodie on stage, took the excitement a notch higher as it marked a rare public collaboration between the two top acts.
The event would go into the history books as one of the largest music gatherings in Kumasi and a fitting conclusion to a festival that sought to blend innovation with entertainment.
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