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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 Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has defended the conduct of the Minority in Parliament during Tuesday’s chaotic sitting, insisting their actions were to protect what they believe is a violation of parliamentary procedure.
Explaining the incident, he said the Minority was reacting to developments surrounding a letter which allegedly directed that a seat belonging to the MP for Kpandai be declared vacant despite an earlier ruling by the Speaker.
He argued that the Speaker’s ruling should stand unless overturned by a competent court, and described the sudden reversal as shocking and against parliamentary precedent.
Mr Ahmed said the Minority only attempted to make a statement to register their displeasure, but tensions rose when the Majority Leader insisted on responding instead of commenting, which he said was against the rules.
He also denied claims that Minority MPs crossed the aisle, stressing that they remained within their side and only sought the Speaker’s attention.
He further complained that during proceedings, the Mace—the symbol of authority in the House—was not present and Minority microphones were disconnected, making the process one-sided.
He said the caucus intends to continue pushing to ensure that the MP for Kpandai retains his seat, adding that their next steps will be strategic.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Mahama has stated that it is too early for anyone to call for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) despite recent controversies surrounding the institution.
He argued that the office remains an important part of Ghana’s fight against corruption.
He explained that government is strengthening anti-corruption bodies such as the Economic and Organised Crime Office and the OSP, noting that the OSP is the only agency with the power to independently prosecute cases without going through the Attorney General.
President Mahama said many people distrust the Attorney General’s office because it is headed by a government minister, and some fear it may be slow to prosecute its own.
He believes an independent body like the OSP offers stronger accountability, regardless of who is involved.
He admitted that citizens want to see more prosecutions and visible results, but urged the public to give the OSP time.
He encouraged the office to speed up its investigations to show that it remains relevant in the fight against corruption.
By: Jacob Aggrey
