Entertainment
Shirley Frimpong-Manso makes her debut at TIFF 2025 with Stitches
Award-winning Ghanaian film director, Shirley Frimpong-Manso has made her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 with her new Nollywood film Stitches.
The film, produced by Chris Odeh under BRS Studios, marks Shirley’s first Nollywood project.
Sharing her experience, she said the story behind Stitches touched her deeply.
She explained that she spent over a month in Lagos working on the production, describing it as an unforgettable experience.
“The story offered me refuge on my hardest days, a world of love, loss, family, and judgment that felt achingly familiar yet refreshingly new,” she said.
Shirley expressed her gratitude to BRS Studios for entrusting her with the project and celebrated the film’s official selection at TIFF 2025.
She added that she looks forward to taking on more exciting and challenging projects and collaborations across the world.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Sonnie Badu’s hard-core Jamaican praise out to thrill
Pan-African gospel icon, Sonnie Badu has released his latest track, ‘Jamaican Medley’ a bold and energetic praise song infused with the vibrant spirit of Jamaican gospel.
Recorded live at RockHill Church in Atlanta, the song blends powerful lyrics, rhythmic island beats, and soul-stirring visuals that electrify both the live audience and viewers online.
From the very first note, Jamaican Medley delivers a fresh wave of worship, rooted in Caribbean sound but anchored in deep spiritual conviction.
The song is a heartfelt plea for divine protection under the blood of Jesus, echoing themes of faith, hope, and heavenly anticipation.
One of its most moving moments features a reimagined rendition of the classic hymn ‘When We All Get to Heaven,’ originally penned by Eliza Hewitt.
Badu’s version breathes new life into the timeless message, inviting listeners to reflect on the joy of eternal reunion.
Released on Monday, August 18, the Jamaican Medley is now available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms.
Fans and newcomers alike are already praising the track for its bold style and spiritual depth.
With this release, Sonnie Badu continues to prove that gospel music knows no borders. His fearless creativity and global sound are inspiring a new generation of worshippers to praise louder, dance harder, and believe deeper.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Entertainment
Pusher upbeat about future of arts industry
Ghanaian actor, Adjetey Anang, alias Pusher, has stated that efforts in Ghana theatre scene are finally bearing fruits with a resurgence of live performance, rising audience interest, a new generation of playwright and actors taking the centre state.
This, he attributed to the training and collaboration between veterans and emerging artiste and a renewed stage craft as tool for education and entertainment.
Speaking on Monday about the state of the movie industry, he said the industry was still alive, although it is going through a rough patch compared to the golden days when movie releases were happening regularly.
The ‘Things we do for love’ hit maker hinted that the country has the talent and content very much needed to succeed.
Coming up with strategies to improve the industry, he said it was important to focus on improving the quality of work by putting more research into our projects.
“Once something is released, it can reach a global audience. These are some of the challenges that make it seem like the industry is struggling, but we are still pushing,” he said.
He subsequently called for the establishment of more movie centres across the country to give filmmakers more options to premiere their work.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
