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Mental Health awareness film ‘Koro’ nominated for Best Short Film
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
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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