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Kalybos, actress Jessica Williams are new hosts of NLA live draws
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Ghanaian filmmaker and entrepreneur Kalybos born Richard Asante and colleague actress Jessica Williams have been unveiled as new hosts of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) live draws.
A third host, Beryl Adom who is also a staff of the NLA will is always part of the new project of the NLA.
The two will Present NLA LIVE DRAWS on UTV from Wednesday, December 7th from 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm from Monday to Saturday as part of the new Director General’s restructuring exercise.
It is expected that the inclusion of the two versatile actor and actress will spark the interest of the Ghanaian public in live draws which has been given a boost by the current administration.
It would be recalled that last month, Management of the NLA announced that UTV takes over from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) the rights to broadcast the NLA live draws for decades.
A press statement released on Thursday, November 25, 2021, by the NLA management revealed the new change takes effect from December 1, 2021.
The statement added that the station will broadcast the live lotto draws from Mondays to Saturdays between 7:15 pm and 7:30 pm.
“The National Lottery Authority wishes to announce to the general public, its cherished patrons and stakeholders that with effect from Wednesday 1st December 2021, its Live Lotto Draws would be televised on United Television (UTV) ONLY. UTV will televise NLA’s Live Lotto Draws every Monday to Saturday from 7:15 pm to 7:30 pm,” the statement revealed.
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com
Veteran Ghanaian Actress Grace Nortey has reportedly passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2026.
According to reports she passed away at University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) at age 89.
Born in 1937, she embarked on her acting journey in 1970, establishing herself as one of the pioneers of theatre and drama in Ghana.
Over four decades, Grace Nortey has been a consistent source of joy for Ghanaian TV audiences through her acting prowess.
A distinctive feature of Grace Nortey’s performances was her adept incorporation of the Ga language into her roles, adding an authentic touch to her portrayals.
Her acting journey kicked off with the 1985 release, “Nana Akoto,” and she went on to contribute to notable films such as “Sinking Sands,” “The Other Side of the Rich,” “Ties that Bind,” and “Beasts of No Nation,” where she shared the screen with Idris Elba, Fred Amugi, and Ama K. Abebrese.
She earned the Best Cameo Actress at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.
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The Embassy of Israel in Ghana will hold the 2026 Israeli Film Festival tomorrow at the Silverbird Cinema at the Accra Mall.
The one-day event will feature both Israeli and Ghanaian films. According to organisers the festival aims to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between the people of Ghana and Israel through cinema.
Admission is free. Film lovers can attend screenings at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The programme includes the Israeli films The Milky Way and Matchmaking. It will also feature the Ghanaian films Smokes and Mirrors and Unfinished Ride.
Visitors will enjoy free popcorn and also have the chance to take part in a raffle.
The Culture Attaché at the Embassy of Israel in Ghana, Mrs Nitza Gilad, said the festival offers people the opportunity to learn about different cultures through film.
“We are very excited to welcome the Ghanaian public once again to the Israeli Film Festival. Film gives us an opportunity to enter one another’s worlds, experience different stories and discover the things we share despite our different backgrounds,” she said.
Mrs Gilad added that she was pleased to see Israeli and Ghanaian films being shown on the same platform. She invited students, filmmakers, families, young people and all lovers of cinema to attend the festival and enjoy the experience.
According to the organisers, last year’s festival was successful and helped provide a platform for emerging Ghanaian filmmakers while promoting cultural exchange.
This year’s event is expected to bring together audiences from different backgrounds for a day of storytelling, learning and entertainment.
By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw
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