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INFOTAINMENT GHANA - Monday, October 22, 2018

SARKODIE APOLOGISES TO SHATTA WALE

Sarkodie apologised to Shatta Wale and all other persons who he may have offended with his actions during his Advice freestyle. Rapper...

INFOTAINMENT GHANA - Saturday, October 20, 2018

Ghanaians blast Bullet after releasing “atopa tape” with Wendy Shay

Ghanaian woke up last week to hear a viral audio of a lady purported to be the girlfriend of Ruff Town label boss Bullet whose real name ...

As many other filmmakers and enthusiasts like Yvonne Nelson, Adjetey Anang, Lydia Forson and Fiifi Coleman are firing shots the way of Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko for saying Ghanaian movie makers need to produce content with better storylines, movie director and producer Leila Djansi, agrees with the comment made by the politician.
Leila, who has always been critical of the Ghanaian movie industry, justified Gabby’s post on her Facebook page. Read what she wrote: My dear filmmakers in Ghana. Leave this politician guy alone! What he said about the industry is the truth. I don’t see why there’s so much deflection and insult for him. He pretty much said Ghanaian films have no soul and he is RIGHT. Watching Ghanaian films is like talking to a lover who has dark glasses over his eyes. No connection. The first arguments you all made was that there is no government support. Which government supported any film industry? Industries that have government support got it because of the impact they made on the countries economy. How much impact have Ghanaian films made on the economy? How honest are the players? There is so much rancor and treachery within the ranks. Nothing government can do about that! Whenever you ask a middle-aged Ghanaian for his favorite Ghanaian film, they usually mention “I told you So”. So, I traced the film and watched it and I asked myself, really? Why? Because it’s funny? YES. Because it’s funny. Right, we can’t be serious in any aspect, huh? Everything must be fun.

Step back. Have comedies ever, ever been nominated for Oscars? Let’s use the Oscars as a yardstick. Action films? No. Because these genres are not necessarily “real”. They don’t tell of the HUMAN CONDITION. THE HUMAN HEART. THE HERO’S JOURNEY. You fell in love with old Nollywood because of the CHARACTERS it created. The evil in-law, the blood money guy. It fed your superstition. You looked out for people like that in your day to day life. Grace Omaboe got her name, Maame Dokuno from a character she played. Kweku Ananse is famous because of his character. This is all Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko is trying to say. He watched 10 Ghanaian films and he had no reason to root for any person. His core wasn’t stirred. Instead of being so defensive and making up arguments, how about you listen? My favorite films from Ghana are two. Kukurantuni, The road to Accra and Love Brewed In an African Pot. I didn’t laugh, I didn’t care for picture quality and I wasn’t saying it to please the filmmakers. I like these films because I can’t and have never forgotten the soul, decisions, and actions of the characters that led the story to where it went! Character driven plots. A man returns from work and discovers his daughter was raped. He picks up a machete and steps out of the house into the rain. —Here is our hero. Now, let his actions and choices direct the course of the story HONESTLY. Don’t write what you like. Write his actions and the effect of his actions, remembering that every character in your plot has free will and makes decisions too. Conflict. Who wins? Resolution.

That’s all Gabby is trying to say. The films need human conditions and characters we can root for. So, now that we’ve settled that, name one Ghanaian film that exposed the human condition and had a character(s) you cannot forget? Finally, the media space also needs discipline. Bloggers and journalists. You need integrity and ethics. Don’t receive payment from folks in order to write articles that favor them. Write the truth. Is it good? Say it. Is it bad? Say it. Don’t be tied to anyone’s apron strings because you took money from them to say what they want. It breeds complacency. Our beautiful actresses. Enough makeup. It is enough. Your eyebrow doesn’t need to be on fleek all the time. Our actors, your choices as actors make or break a film.

When you get a script, forget the clothes, forget the premiere, forget how the audience will clap for you and search for a connection to the character you’re being asked to play. Research, practice, watch great actors. Many films have failed because viewers could not connect with the actors. Directors, including myself. Prepare. Find the soul of the story you’re telling before you get on set. You, the actors and the camera need to tell a seamless story. Surround yourself with GOOD PEOPLE. Crew, we know it’s a red camera. You don’t have to abandon your job to take pictures beside it. If quiet on set is called, be quiet and give the actors and directors room to be inspired. Stop chit chatting on set! Do your work! Break down the script, be prepared for everything. Think outside the box. Let your department shine because your department is playing a key role in how the film comes out. The government, tax incentives? There’s vat. Use it! You’ll see a turn in the economy. We need to stop being so defensive and put our films on the litmus test! Remember, the story is KING! So, now that we’ve settled that, name one Ghanaian film that exposed the human condition and had a character you cannot forget?

Report: Chris Annan

INFOTAINMENT GHANA - Friday, October 19, 2018

Gabby Otchere-Darko Spoke The Truth; Filmmakers Leave Him Alone – Leila Djansi Fires

As many other filmmakers and enthusiasts like Yvonne Nelson , Adjetey Anang , Lydia Forson and Fiifi Coleman are firing shots the way ...

GENERAL NEWS - Thursday, October 18, 2018

StarTimes Launches First Ever Obstacle Course Competition, Ghana Challenge

Africa’s leading Pay-TV service operator StarTimes has today launched Ghana’s first ever...

- Thursday, October 18, 2018

#JAPEKROM DROBO SAGA :WATCH VIDEO JAPEKROM FALLED IN AN AMBUSH

- Wednesday, October 17, 2018

JAPEKROM FALLED INTO AN AMBUSH OF DROBO SNIPPERS, TWO FEARED DEAD

There is an uneasy calm in Drobo and Japekrom a twin town in the Jaman Municipality of the Brong Ahafo region f...

Father Stephen Crossan filmed taking cocaine at party on church grounds
Roman Catholic priest sniffed the class A drug through a £10 note at home
He admitted taking cocaine but said he did 'not have an issue with drugs'
Revellers also claimed there was Nazi memorabilia at 37-year-old's home

Videoed in a room filled with Nazi memorabilia, this is the moment a Roman Catholic priest snorted a line of cocaine at a party in his house on church grounds.Father Stephen Crossan, 37, is said to have sniffed the class A drug through a £10 note at the end of a night of drinking beers and whiskey.In the footage he is heard saying 'I shouldn't' before snorting the white powder off a plate while talking to a friend.

The video, obtained by The Sun on Sunday, is said to have been recorded at the end of two days of partying when Father Crossan invited friends to his parish home.

He has admitted taking drugs, telling the newspaper's Ruth Warrander: 'It was just the one night and that was it. I do not have an issue with drugs.'

A source said a number of revellers went back to Father Crossan's house at 11am for seven hours - where they were greeted by Nazi memorabilia - after a party host asked them to leave.

The memorabilia included flags, hats and an eagle with a swastika on a plinth on Father Crossan's mantelpiece.

The source added: 'It was all over the


Father Crossan, who lives on the grounds of St Patrick's Church in Banbridge,	Northern Ireland, denied being a Nazi and said the memorabilia was there because he collects 'historical stuff'

house. At one point Stephen put on a

cap and did the Nazi salute.

'It's shocking. He's supposed to be an

upstanding member of society. He shouldn't

be taking drugs.'

The source also said Father Crossan had

been drinking beers and Jack Daniels whiskey

as well as taking cocaine.

Father Crossan, who lives on the grounds of

St Patrick's Church in Banbridge, Northern Ireland,

denied being a Nazi and said the memorabilia was

there because he collects 'historical stuff'.

He said he had depression and was on sick leave when the footage was taken. Father Crossan said he had left the church but was being backed by the parish, while a spokesman for his bishop said the priest would be supported through his issues.

Father Crossan studied for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College Maynooth, and completed a degree in theology in 2007.

During his years at Maynooth, he was involved in various pastoral activities including prison and hospital chaplaincy, according to a parish website.

He was appointed to Seapatrick parish as Curate in 2012 and before this served as Curate in St Peter’s parish, Lurgan and the parish of Tullylish.

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GENERAL NEWS - Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Catholic priest is caught on video snorting cocaine in a room full of Nazi memorabilia

Father Stephen Crossan filmed taking cocaine at party on church grounds Roman Catholic priest sniffed the class A drug through a £10...

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SARKODIE APOLOGISES TO SHATTA WALE

Ghanaians blast Bullet after releasing “atopa tape” with Wendy Shay

Gabby Otchere-Darko Spoke The Truth; Filmmakers Leave Him Alone – Leila Djansi Fires

StarTimes Launches First Ever Obstacle Course Competition, Ghana Challenge

#JAPEKROM DROBO SAGA :WATCH VIDEO JAPEKROM FALLED IN AN AMBUSH

JAPEKROM FALLED INTO AN AMBUSH OF DROBO SNIPPERS, TWO FEARED DEAD

Catholic priest is caught on video snorting cocaine in a room full of Nazi memorabilia

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