Entertainment
‘Give cameramen, cinematographers good year of establishment in payments’
Akwasi Boakye Bofah
Ghanaian-American photographer, Akwasi Boakye Bofah, fondly hailed in the photography and creative arts circles as CamerasAllOver has served a New Year message to all who patronise the services of cameramen and cinematographers to give them good offers in terms of remuneration.
Considering the photography work as a more skillful and demanding work, he advised customers to make the year more lucrative for the cameramen.
He underscored the need for photographers to passionately bring out the happiness in their clients by giving them memorable pictures that would ignite their moods.
According to the popular photographer, it was very important for cameramen to accurately tell the story of their clients in a more fascinating way, in order to ignite their sense of hope and positivity.
The adorable lens man who has been trending on social media handles as CamerasAllOver ascertained the need to impact lives with lenses by capturing insightful moments at whatever occasion it may be and practise the profession as an art.
CamerasAllOver, who has gained recognition in the “DMV” (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia), reiterated the significance of mesmerising one’s state of emotion with the final picture shown.
He observed that, photography must exude the confidence of the client and exhibit love in them through the occasion at which the photo was captured.
“The client must have a beaming experience which may forever linger on their minds and bring out their potentials through the confidence exhibited,” the sensational photographer stressed.
The Travel Photographer who has been capturing spectacular images with his lenses has over the years taken over millions of photos on travel expeditions, outdoor and indoor events.
CamerasAllOver mentioned that, he would have a mentoring session soon to give professional advice and empowerment to budding photographers and all photo enthusiasts to perform well in their photography prospects.
He promised to make models have a very insightful way to approach the camera in their professional endeavours by giving them the needed guidelines on his social media handles when the CamerasAllOver Empowerment session begins.
The iconic lens man commended all photographers across the continent for doing a good job with their cameras as a means of telling stories to impact societies and the world at large.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
Africa’s celebrated music icon and highlife maestro, Kojo Antwi, has been selected as the headline performer for the 2026 Europe Day reception in Accra, marking a historic 50 years of partnership between the European Union (EU) and Ghana.
The event, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm, forms part of activities commemorating the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic, trade, and cultural relations between Ghana and the EU, which dates back to 1976.
Europe Day remains one of the most significant diplomatic gatherings on Ghana’s calendar, traditionally attracting more than 600 guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, and key stakeholders from various sectors.
The 2026 edition will be celebrated under the theme “Golden Bridge,” symbolising half a century of friendship, cooperation, and shared values between Ghana and the European Union.
Organisers say the evening will feature a rich cultural showcase, with Kojo Antwi affectionately known as “Mr Music Man” and “The Maestro” leading the entertainment segment.
His signature blend of highlife, soul, and Euro-African rhythms is expected to bring a fitting artistic touch to the milestone celebration.
In an official invitation letter signed by Rune Skinnebach on behalf of the EU and dated Wednesday, May 6, 2026, organisers described Kojo Antwi as the ideal choice for the occasion.
The letter stated: “We therefore cannot think of any better artiste to lift this special occasion to new levels of entertainment and national pride.”
It further expressed hope that the celebration would strengthen future collaboration, noting: “We hope this event will transform into sustained collaboration and partnership in the future.”
Kojo Antwi remains one of Africa’s most respected musical figures, with a career spanning decades and 13 acclaimed albums to his credit.
Widely regarded as the “King of Love Songs,” he has consistently delivered timeless hits that continue to resonate across generations.
From his early performances in Europe with his first band to his illustrious solo career in Ghana, the Maestro’s journey has been defined by creativity, resilience, and global recognition consistently projecting Ghana’s cultural excellence on the world stage.
Beyond his music, Kojo Antwi’s influence extends across the African entertainment landscape, inspiring generations of musicians. He recently expanded his legacy with the release of his memoir, “Mr Music Man: The Journey,” a deeply personal account of his life, artistry, and enduring impact making him one of the few African musicians to chronicle his story in his own words.
As Europe Day 2026 approaches, organisers say the choice of Kojo Antwi reflects more than entertainment value, but a celebration of an enduring cultural bridge between Ghana and Europe honouring a living legend whose music continues to unite hearts across continents.
By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw
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
