Entertainment
Habiba Sinare’s Kadara movie records massive patronage
Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Habiba Sinare’s recent movie, Kadara, received massive patronage at the premiere on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
The premiere, which took place at the Silverbird Cinemas in both West Hills and the Accra Mall, recorded 12 shows, each filling the cinema to capacity.
The Kadara movie, produced by Yassen Film, had to break the rules of the Silverbird cinemas by letting the audience use the emergency exit meant for official and emergency use only.
The movie tells a true love story threatened by tradition. In the movie, a mother has to make decisions for her son because of tradition. The lovers come up with a plan that may be too risky for them and their lovers.
Kadara showcases the exciting tourist and historical sites in the northern part, of Ghana like the Larabanga Mosque, Mole-National Park and The Larabanga Mistic stone
The use of Hausa language by some of the cast including Anthony Woode, Irene Opare, Fred Amugi, Kofi Adjorlolo who are not Muslims or Hausa people but able to speak the language, is impressive in the movie.
In an interview Miss Sinare, and expressed her gratitude to her crew for their hard work and commitmentpromised to give movie lovers great stories from Yaseen films.
She said, “The love from the Zongo community is always genuine and only God knows how much time and energy those human resources put into this great movie carried weight.”
Entertainment
Daddy Lumba’s family opens book of condolence, candlelight vigil set for Aug 2
The family of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has opened a book of condolence at his residence to honour his memory.
The book of condolence will be available to the public from Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home on Kinshasha Crescent, House Number 12 (GA-332-9264), between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
In addition, a candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra. The event, organised in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
In a statement signed by the family’s lawyer, Fati Ali Yallah, they thanked the public for the overwhelming love and support shown since Daddy Lumba’s passing after a short illness.
They appealed for privacy during this period of mourning and assured that details of the final funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
By Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
