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Playing a woman was demanding – Melvin Dain on role in For Love and Country 2
Playing a woman was one of the most demanding experiences of his career, Ghanaian actor Melvin Dain has revealed, as he takes on a new challenge in the upcoming film For Love and Country 2.
Directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, the sequel sees Dain reprise his role as Joshua, a man involved in a secret affair with the First Lady. To keep their relationship hidden, Joshua is forced to assume a new identity, Serwaa, a woman.
“This is probably one of the most difficult roles I’ve taken in my career,” Dain said. “It challenged a lot of the usual ideas we have in society about men trying to look or act like women. I felt very uncomfortable each time I wore the gown. But I had to remind myself that this wasn’t Melvin Dain, this was a different character.”
He explained that transforming into Serwaa required nearly two hours of makeup for each shoot, along with a complete change in posture, tone, and body language.
Despite the discomfort, he said the role allowed him to grow as an actor and connect more deeply with his craft.
“It was hard. Really hard,” he admitted. “But I’m glad I did it. It forced me to step out of every comfort zone I’ve ever known. Letting go of the character after the shoot was tough.”
Dain added that the role demanded emotional honesty and was not about mocking femininity.
“It was about survival, vulnerability, and love under pressure,” he said.
For Love and Country 2 is expected to premiere later this year.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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