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Peter Sedufia announces production of “One Night Guests” in Lagos
Acclaimed Ghanaian filmmaker, Peter Sedufia, along with his production team, hosted a press conference on Tuesday at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos to officially announce the commencement of production for his latest film, One Night Guests.
The highly anticipated movie will be shot on location in Lagos throughout August and is slated for a grand premiere on Christmas Day, 2024.
The press conference, which brought together media, industry insiders, and fans, also featured appearances by the film’s talented cast, hailing from both Ghana and Nigeria.
The ensemble cast promises to deliver a captivating performance in this cross-cultural production, blending the finest elements of West African cinema.
The star-studded cast includes notable actors from both Nigeria and Ghana, such as Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Yvonne Okoro, Majid Michel, Warri Pikin, Roselyn Ngissah, James Gardiner, Lasisi Elenu, and Akah Nnani. These celebrated talents promise to bring the film’s thrilling narrative to life, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
In his address to the media, Peter Sedufia shared his excitement about the project, stating, “Lagos is the perfect backdrop for One Night Guests. The energy, the vibrancy, and the cultural richness of this city are unmatched.
This film is not just a story; it’s an experience that brings together two of Africa’s most dynamic film industries—Nigeria and Ghana.”
Sedufia went on to discuss the film’s themes and narrative, revealing that One Night Guests is a suspenseful drama that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the unexpected twists of fate that can change lives in an instant.
“This movie will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.It’s a story about chance encounters and the profound impact they can have on our lives. We’re pushing the boundaries of storytelling with this project, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created,” he revealed.
The director also emphasized the importance of collaboration in bringing this film to life,”Working with such a diverse and talented team from both Ghana and Nigeria has been an incredible experience. The synergy we’ve built is reflected in the quality of the production, and I’m confident that One Night Guests will resonate with audiences across the continent and beyond.”
The movie project is a partnership produced by the Nigerian Producer, Chris Odeh, who also spoke on the collaboration, stating that the idea was to create an African Christmas movie that will resonate well with people, so when the director shared this idea with him, he didn’t hesitate to jump on it to make it a reality.
According to him they have made every necessary arrangement to ensure they deliver and therefore urged everyone to check the movie when it’s out in the cinemas.
One Night Guests will be simultaneously premiered in Nigeria and Ghana on Christmas Day, 2024, with screenings in cinemas across both countries. This dual premiere is set to be a major event, celebrating the unity and cultural exchange between the two nations.
The director, Peter Sedufia is a prolific writer, producer, and director from Ghana, West Africa. With a diverse filmography encompassing four feature films, a self-financed television series, and three commissioned series for M-Net/Multichoice, Sedufia has established himself as a leading voice in West African cinema.
His debut feature, “Keteke,” garnered international acclaim, securing nominations and selections at over twenty film festivals worldwide, and claiming seven prestigious awards. Notably, his films such as “Aloevera”, “Side Chic Gang” and “Ketete” have found a global audience, streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Canal Plus.
Following the press conference, the production team confirmed that shooting will begin immediately in various locations across Lagos. The film’s release is expected to draw significant attention, marking another milestone in Sedufia’s illustrious career.
One Night Guests is directed by Peter Sedufia and produced by OldFilm Productions (Ghana), Sozo Films (Nigeria), and Gravel Road Studios (South Africa).
Organiser of Ghana Music Awards (GMA)-USA has honoured Founder of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, for his enormous support to the music industry.
GMA-USA, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Denise Boafo, affectionately called Don, made the presentation on Sunday, October 12, at the Chapel.
Presenting the citation, Mr Boafo said Prophet Eric Boahen has been a support system for various sections of Ghana’s music ecosystem.
This, he said, has gone a long way to keep many gospel artistes in business regardless of challenges confronting the industry.
“This is in recognition of your remarkable contribution to the gospel music industry in Ghana and beyond,” he said.
He revealed that the Man of God substantially supported this year’s GMA-USA, a gesture which cannot be kept under the rug.
On his part, Prophet Eric Boahen expressed his appreciation to the organisers for the gesture.
According to him, the gesture was a motivation to him and others to continously support the cause of GMA-USA.
He charged the organisers to work assiduously to promote Ghana Music in the diaspora.
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Renowned Ghanaian music heavyweight, Empress Gifty, has dedicated her seven awards won in 2025 to President John Dramani Mahama.
The musician and her management, led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, together with her husband, Mr Hopeson Adorye, called on the President at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Empress Gifty, in her remarks, said the visit was to officially congratulate the President, who has been a father figure for her for many years, and also update him on successes chalked in her career.
She thanked the President for his guidance over the years and promised to even do better in the years ahead, as she prepares to release her new song for the year.
The gospel musician also appealed to President Mahama to consider building a large seating auditorium for the creative arts industry.
She appealed to the President for a 10,000 to 30,000 large seating auditorium to improve the fortunes of the creative sector when it comes to events in the country.
This, she said, would go a long way to help the sector flourish and position the country for other international events in the future.
Additionally, she urged the President to ensure the creative sector gets substantial allocation in the next budget.
The President, on his part, thanked Empress Gifty, who he calls his daughter, and the team for the visit, expressing how proud he was of her growth.
Again, he charged her to continuously work even harder for more laurels.
President Mahama pledged his commitment to the growth of the creative arts industry, adding that with regard to a large seating auditorium for the space, he has received some designs and suggestions for a convention centre which are under consideration.
According to him, once suggestions were approved and issues of funding are addressed, this would serve a multipurpose function and host many activities throughout the year.
The President further pledged his unflinching support for the creative arts sector and assured of budgetary support in the years ahead.
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