Entertainment
Star-studded ‘Check-In’ premieres on April 12
The much-awaited star-studded Ghanaian comedy movie ‘Check- In’ is set to premiere at Silverbird Cinemas on April 12, 2025.
The movie tells a story of chaos and a blackout at a secluded hotel, and amidst these, a resourceful attendant must unravel hidden connections between guests and restore peace before secrets tear them apart.
The movie, produced by Bella Agyeman features Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD),Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Priscilla Opoku-Agyeman, Felicia Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Clinton Odoi, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, and Gabriel Hogan among others.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Producer, Bella Agyeman said, it took them a week on a set filled with fun to shoot the movie.
According to her, it was fun watching Clemento Suarez and Felicia Osei in character on set.
Against this backdrop, she has urged Ghanaians to come out in their numbers on the day of the premiere to support the Ghana movie industry.
She took the opportunity to touch on some of the challenges they face in the movie industry and charged the leadership to take practical steps to help resolve them.
This, she said, would empower industry players to shoot quality movies and create employment for the teaming youth.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The stage is set for one of the most exciting nights in Ghanaian entertainment abroad as the Ghana Music Awards-USA @ 7 gears up for a spectacular edition themed around the global passion of football—The FIFA World Cup.
Scheduled for August 8, 2028 the highly anticipated event will take place live at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Princeton. This year’s edition promises a unique fusion of music and sports, celebrating the unifying power of both industries.
With the official theme, “Celebrating Our Culture, Music and Our Stars,” organizers are aiming to deliver an unforgettable experience that blends the excitement of the World Cup with the vibrant sounds of Ghanaian music.
The event is expected to attract music lovers, industry players, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora from across the United States and beyond.
Now in its seventh edition, the Ghana Music Awards-USA continues to serve as a major platform for honouring Ghanaian artistes and creatives who are making an impact globally.
Over the years, the scheme has grown in prestige, spotlighting both rising talents and established stars while strengthening cultural ties within the diaspora.
This year’s show will feature electrifying live performances from top Ghanaian and international acts, delivering a rich mix of genres including highlife, hiplife, afrobeats, and gospel.
Attendees can also look forward to a glamorous red carpet, award presentations, and a lively atmosphere inspired by the spirit of the World Cup.
Tickets and Access
Tickets for the event are now available, with organizers encouraging early purchase due to high demand. Patrons can secure their seats via the official Eventbrite page:
https://gmausa26.eventbrite.com
THE Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has introduced a new ‘Swing Period’ policy aimed at ensuring songs released late in the year are fairly assessed for nominations.
The policy, applied for the first time in the 27th edition of the awards, allows songs released in December to be considered in the following year’s awards cycle if they meet specific eligibility criteria.
A statement released by the TGMA Board said, “To qualify, a song must have been released in December of the eligibility year, shown measurable impact during the period under review and not received a nomination in the previous awards cycle.”
It added that the decision follows three years of consultations with industry stakeholders and seeks to address concerns that late-year releases often gain traction too slowly to compete in their release year.
Under the new framework, two December releases secured nominations in the 27th TGMA: ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick and ‘Excellent’ by Kojo Blakk featuring Kelvyn Boy.
TGMA Board stressed that the policy was intended to ensure the scheme reflects industry trends as music release patterns shift with digital consumption and changing audience behaviour.
They added that the awards body would continue refining its processes to uphold credibility and recognise impactful work across Ghana’s music landscape. -GNA
