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Mental Health awareness film ‘Koro’ nominated for Best Short Film
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A Ghanaian short film, titled ‘Koro’, which addresses the issues of mental health has been nominated for the 8th Multichoice Viewers Awards slated for May 14, 2022 in Nigeria.
‘Koro’, directed by Big Ghun, known in private life as Nicholas Tetteh, a Ghanaian Filmmaker and musician, was nominated by the African Movie and TV Giant Awards in the category of Best Short film among other competitors.
The Multichoice Viewers Awards celebrates the efforts and talent of actors, producers, directors, and other film professionals. It is making a comeback its inability to be held in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organisers of the event, Multichoice, announced that the eight-day event leading to the awards gala night would begin on May 7,2022.
Aside this nomination, ‘Koro’ has earned more than eight nominations at various international film festivals and is still in competition with other major films in many award schemes across the globe.
“Koro” has been selected at many film festivals including, Lake International Film Festival (Kenya), African Film Festival (Atlanta, USA), African International Horror Film Festival (Nigeria), Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) Ghana, African Film Festival in Uganda and won best thriller short film at the Robinson International Film Festival in America.
Thirty-three categories were announced last Saturday during a live stream hosted by Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong.
To vote for Koro to win the best short film fans are to visit the awards scheme website dstv.com.
By Alfred Nii Ardey Ankrah
Budding Ghanaian Reggae Gospel artiste Bia Dela is set to host an exclusive listening party for her upcoming single titled ‘JESUS’.
The event is slated for Friday, September 25, at 3:00 PM at the Sunlodge Hotel in Accra.
At the ceremony, Bia Dela will open up about her music journey, her faith, career, and the inspiration behind her unique Reggae Gospel sound.
She is expected to share her experiences as a musician, her transition into Reggae Gospel, the message behind her music, and what fans should expect from the new single.
According to the artiste, she is optimistic that ‘JESUS’ will make a significant impact in the gospel space and beyond.
Bia Dela says she believes she has what it takes to contribute immensely to the growth of the Ghanaian music industry.
The song will be available on all digital stores after the exclusive listening.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Italian premium security door manufacturer Dierre S.p.A. has named award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife artiste King Promise (Gregory Bortey Newman) as the face of its new Ghana and West Africa marketing campaign.
The partnership, managed by Regiments Management Company Limited, forms part of Dierre’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the West African market.
The two-week campaign, themed “Secure What Matters,” will run across digital, outdoor and influencer platforms, with King Promise featuring in a campaign film showcasing Dierre’s Prestige and Synergy security door ranges.
“Home is everything. It is where you protect the people and things that matter most. Dierre builds doors that reflect exactly that security, quality and style without compromise. I am proud to represent a brand that stands for those values,” King Promise said.
Founded in Italy, Dierre is a global manufacturer of armoured security doors, interior doors and fire-protection systems. Its products carry international anti-burglary certifications across Classes 3, 4 and 5, with the company producing hundreds of thousands of doors, locks and safes annually.
King Promise is one of Ghana’s leading Afrobeats and Highlife artistes, known for his distinctive sound, international collaborations and growing global audience.
The partnership combines Dierre’s security and design expertise with King Promise’s influence in contemporary African music and culture, as the brand expands its consumer engagement in Ghana and across West Africa.
