WIDESPREAD ENTRIES FOR THE MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY ACADEMY

The inaugural MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academies have received an overwhelming response to the month-long call to entry campaign, which closed on 05 July 2018. Over 3 100 entries were received during this period, with Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia producing the largest number respectively.

“The extensive response we have received from across the 13 participating markets in Western, Eastern and Southern Africa, indicates that there is a tremendous need for a comprehensive educational programme of MTF’s magnitude,” says Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager,

ANTHONY OSARFO WRITES TO THE MOVIE INDUSTRY

The world outside is making billions of dollars from an industry they’ve taken serious whiles we have nothing to write home about from the same industry. Over the years the story has been the same and we always complain but no action taken. Those who know the way out are never given the opportunity but those who are clueless are the ones in the forefront. 

The Film Festivals on the African continent are serious places for our industry players to connect yet they have no idea whats going on around them. This is a painful situation that must not continue. 

Mr Anthony Osarfo, a seasoned journalist, movie critic and an entertainment pundit writes to the

KIGALI TO HOST CONTINENTAL SHOW AMAA 2018

In line with its pan-African and Africa integration agenda, the government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Convention Bureau and Rwanda Development Board has accepted to host the 2018 edition of the African Movie Academy Awards in Kigali in September.

According to a statement issued in Lagos by the organisers, the event will hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre on Saturday 22nd September 2018.

The 2018 nominees for the awards will be unveiled on July 21st at a media and industry event. German filmmaker and Berlin Film Festival curator, Dorothy Wenner has also been announced as the

2018 AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS’ CHOICE AWARDS NOMINEES

With just 2 months to go, Ghana stands the chance of winning 7 categories in the upcoming AMVCA’s. The nominee announcement was hosted by Ghana’s beautiful Joslyn Dumas and Nigerian comedian Bovi on Saturday 30th June 2018 via a syndicated broadcast on all Africa Magic Channels on DSTV and GOTV.

Shirley Frimpong Manso leads the Ghanaian contingent with her movie Potato Potahto sweeping 5 nominations. Adjetey Anag got 2 nominations in the same category (Best Actor) with 2 different movies. 

Chris Attoh got 1 nomination with the movie Esohe and Lydia Forson who also got a nomination

9TH DURBAN FILMMART “OPEN FOR BUSINESS”

Durban, South Africa: Echoing government’s reassurance to investors into South Africa’s economy, the Durban FilmMart, one of Africa’s premier film industry events will be “open for business” when it begins its four day event on July 20 during the 39th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF).

The DIFF in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Film Office, the City’s film industry development arm under the Economic and Development cluster, has, for nine years, presented this important gathering for filmmakers from across the continent and further afield with the specific aim at growing the African industry.

“The DFM attracts an array of film-makers including directors, producers, scriptwriters, investors and financiers, distributors and broadcasters as well as curators for festivals and other markets, and is

ATWAG’S SOLIDARITY WITH ZYLOFON CASH IN A PRESS STATEMENT

The Arts and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana (ATWAG) has released a solidarity and condolence statement signed by Mr Kwame Dadzie (ATWAG PRO) standing by Zylofon Cash in their trying times. The sad blow that hit Zylofon Cash in Tamale as their team went about the business for the day Friday 29th June 2018 was a heavy one. 

Below is the press release of ATWAG (Arts And Tourism Writers Association of Ghana) 

ATWAG SYMPATHISES WITH FAMILIES OF TAMALE ACCIDENT VICTIMS.

The Arts and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana (ATWAG) wishes to express its deepest

ZYLOFON CASH’S STATEMENTS AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT IN TAMALE

The great and beautiful Friday in Tamale for the Zylofon Cash Team with motor bikes, vehicles and pedestrians together in one cue came to an abrupt halt. The procession ended earlier than planned as a result of a fatal accident. 

Communications director, Mr Halifax Ansah Adoh has released a statement on behalf of the company and it states

“We are in deep pain and shock as we express our condolence to the families of all persons who lost

DSTV AND VODAFONE UNVEIL UNLIMITED DATA BUNDLES FOR WORLD CUP LIVE STREAMING

MultiChoice has partnered Vodafone to offer unlimited data bundles for customers to stream live World Cup games on the go. 

The global football showpiece, currently underway in Russia, will be watched live by millions of viewers around the world on television. Owing to the difference in time zones, some matches will be played whilst fans in Ghana are either at work or going about their usual schedules. In an age of increased mobility, a fast-growing way of consuming live television is streaming via Apps like DStv Now over the Internet.

The innovative bundle package will enable customers to watch great games during the tournament at home or in the office on their fixed broadband or their mobile phones. 

MULTICHOICE GHANA INTRODUCES NEW BUSINESS LITE PACKAGE

MultiChoice Ghana’s priority is putting customers at the heart of our business and are very excited to announce a new package for our commercial subscribers. MultiChoice believes this new package will offer the best value at an affordable rate to ensure hotels, pubs and clubs no matter their size can enhance their entertainment options. 

Speaking at the launch event in Accra, Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, MultiChoice Ghana,

JOSELYN DUMAS & BOVI SET TO ANNOUNCE THE NOMINEES FOR 2018 AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Nominees for the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) will be announced via a televised broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv on Saturday, 30 June at 6pm GMT.

The nominees for each category will be revealed by popular Ghanaian actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi. The 2018 AMVCAs is brought to viewers across the continent by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice Africa and the sponsors, Airtel and Konga.

Speaking on the milestone telecast, Channel Director, Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, revealed