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Veteran actress Akofa Edjeani has called out certain media houses for misrepresenting her words regarding a supposed petition about appointments within the National Film Authority (NFA). Speaking on Penpensiwa, an all-ladies entertainment show hosted by Obomengniibaa Nana Akua, she set the record straight, expressing frustration over how her comments were taken out of context. According to Edjeani, she was never involved in any petition concerning the NFA and had no intention of writing about it. “I got a call or two when someone asked me about the petition, but I said I wasn’t going to bother writing anything about it because I didn’t think it was necessary,” she stated. She explained that weeks before the NFA appointments were announced, she had already written to President John Dramani Mahama to inform him that she was not interested in any government position. “I don’t know his mind, and His Excellency has not told me he is giving me any position. I just sent it in case he wanted t...

Nana Otu Gyandoh, Programmes Manager and Head of Engineering at Asaase Broadcasting Company Ltd, has dismissed the notion that creatives are not intellectuals. Speaking on Penpensiwa with Obomengniibaa Nana Akua, he addressed the general misconception that people in the creative industry are seen as individuals who failed to excel in life. “People normally think that when we call someone a creative we assume they are not intellectuals or that they failed in life,” he said. He made reference to his daughter, who has an interest in the creative space, stating, “My daughter likes the creative space, so I have groomed her and I will make sure she attends a creative school whether in Ghana or outside.” The Representation of Africa in Color He pointed out that whenever Africa is represented in colors internationally, it is often depicted in shades like tawny brown, coffee, light brown, and Candice. "Anytime they make mention of Africa in colors intentionally, Africa is often repre...

The creative arts industry has been buzzing with new appointments, and it seems not everyone is clapping. Entertainment pundit and social media commentator Adwoa Animah has weighed in on the conversation, and let’s just say she did not hold back. Speaking on AsaasePa 107.3’s Penpensiwa show with Obomengniibaa Nana Akua, Adwoa Animah questioned whether the appointment of actress Kafui Danku as the new Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA) was based on merit or political reward. “I honestly cannot name two movies she has been in because I do not really know her in that space,” Adwoa said, expressing doubts about Kafui’s contributions to the film industry. Adwoa Animah went on to suggest that Kafui’s strong political alignment with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) might have played a role in securing the position. “I would have been surprised if she did not get any appointment. She campaigned hard for the NDC and had several political banters online in support of ...

Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority of Ghana, has finally opened up following her exit, and her words tell a story of vision, sacrifice, and an unrelenting fight for Ghana’s film industry. In an emotional and reflective write-up, Juliet shared the struggles she faced when she took up the role in November 2020.  “ With a paper in hand but no office or money, I set out to recruit staff. With two staff members, we started the work. I took time to draft a strategy paper. But it became very clear very quickly that no one was interested and that this was going to be a very very long road,” she wrote. Her vision for the industry was clear but the resources were almost non-existent.  “ In the first year, we were given one thousand Ghana cedis, approximately one hundred dollars, for the entire year. In the second year, ten thousand Ghana cedis, about one thousand dollars at the time. Neither me nor my staff received pay for two yea...