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Yvonne Nelson premieres Kotoka on Vals Day
• Yvonne Nelson
Ace Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has urged lovers to throng cinemas for the premiere of her new movie dubbed, “Kotoka”.
The premiere is slated for Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 7 pm, at the Silverbird Cinemas in Accra.
According to her, she is premiering the movie on Valentine’s Day to give revellers an opportunity to hang out with their loved ones, family, and friends.
Yvonne Nelson who played the role of Ruby Benson told the media,
Kotoka is a story about two women: Ruby Benson, 34, a high-class business woman and Naya Essel, a 28-Year-old unemployed graduate.
Both are distanced by life, separated by class but yet connected by one choice they both made.
A choice that ultimately defines their destiny and that of many others. A choice that will either keep them alive or leave them dead, which is hinged on their ability to cross the border.
The movie also features, Franklin Adjetey, Majid Michel, Solomon Fixon-Owoo Jnr., Christy Ukata, Darylyn Adu-Gyamfi, and Kweku Elliot among others.
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Michael Owusu Addo, affectionately called Sarkodie has described his annual event, Rapperholic concert as bigger than just a music event, highlighting its significant economic impact.
In a post after a successful Rapperholic edition in Kumasi, the rapper noted that the concert stimulates economic activity across Kumasi, Accra and the wider Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this is driven through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
“The economic value of this concert extends far beyond ticket sales. It includes visitor spending, revenue for local businesses, temporary jobs created, suppliers paid and the future tourism and commercial opportunities generated by the event,” he stated.
Sarkodie called on government and the private sector to seize the opportunity to build an ecosystem where Ghanaian entertainment generates measurable economic value, supports businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors.
“Let’s invest in our creative economy. The potential goes far beyond the stage,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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