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MultiChoice Ghana to commit millions of dollars to original African content

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3 months ago

September 5, 2023

MultiChoice Ghana, the company behind the popular satellite television service, DStv and GOTV, has revealed that it will be committing millions of dollars to the production of original African contents to cater to viewers’ needs.

The Managing Director of Investments for the Ghanaian branch of Multichoice, Alex Okyere, disclosed this during the MultiChoice Ghana Media Showcase held in Accra. He said notable local productions had been earmarked for premieres before the end of the year.

Okyere added that some of the movies outlined for the premieres on the Akwaaba Magic chamnel included “Market Queens”, “Ekaw Danfo”, “Madam”, “To Have and To Hold”, “Leg Work”, “Kasa no y3 more” and “Husband Material”.

The MD, who highlighted MultiChoice’s reputation as the “home of African content,” stressed the company’s dedication to showcasing the finest talents from across the continent, while consistently delivering superior production value.

“GOtv, in particular, has played a significant role in energizing the local movie industry in Ghana. By offering a diverse range of Ghanaian content, it has introduced new leading characters and generated considerable buzz,” he said.

“MultiChoice, being Africa’s most loved storyteller, is not just about amplifying amazing stories from across the continent but also about creating, writing, and producing authentic and original programs that resonate with our clients on our local channels Akwaaba Magic and Akwaaba Magic Abusua.

“MultiChoice’s status is the largest investor in production in Africa, which highlights our unparalleled investments in content, broadcasting infrastructure, talent, and contributions to the workforce in the industry. This aligns with MultiChoice’s brand promise of enriching lives”, he added.

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Koffi Olomide’s Kenyan show suffers setback over 2016 debt

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19 hours ago

December 9, 2023

Akanimoh Etim

A highly anticipated concert that was to feature Congolese Lingala maestro Le Grand Mopao, Koffi Olomide, in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday has been thrown into disarray after Kenyan show promoters, Jules Nsana and Noah Auma Muga of Nsana Production, demanded to be paid compensation for a 2016 show that ended in chaos and refund of debt of $65,000 they had allegedly incurred.

In the letter of demand through their lawyer, Thiong’o Gachaga of Githumbi & Achoki Advocates firm, Nsana Production say they are seeking a refund of $50,032 and an additional Sh1,410,000, along with interest at the current rate from the date of the performance to full payment, citing a breach of contract by the 67-year-old rumba star for a March 2016 concert.

The letter stated that the 2016 show ended in chaos when Olomide was deported from Kenya for allegedly assaulting one of his female dancers after footage of the assault at Nairobi’s international airport was posted online, sparking outrage on social media.

But Olomide has assured his fans that the peace concert will go on despite threats from the show promoters.

Olomide, who spoke through his lawyers, termed the debt allegations as frivolous and without merit.

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Ghanaian actor Don Little arrested for knocking down motorcyclist

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2 days ago

December 8, 2023

Akanimoh Etim

Dimunitive Ghanaian actor, Stephen Atangah, popularly known as Don Little, was reportedly arrested by the police in Accra on Friday after he allegedly knocked down a motorcyclist.

Media reports in the West African country said the actor knocked down the rider with his car while driving in the Kasoa Area A, with videos showing him protesting against his incarceration while in police custody.

According to a report by an online platform, the actor was transporting a friend to the hospital when the incident happened.

“According to Don Little his friend called him that one of their friends wanted to take his life so he should intervene,” the platform said.

“On the way to the hospital, he met some motor riders so he blew the horn for them to give him way but they refused.

“In a bid to manoeuvre, he knocked down one of the motor riders with his mirror.

“Unfortunately, there was an officer at the scene. The officer claimed that Don Little slapped him twice but the actor denied the claims. He was taken to the Kasoa police station”, it added.

The video also showed Don Little behind bars at the police station and interacting with some of the officers.

“He was lamenting why he had been arrested and the person he was involved in an accident had been left to go home,” the online platform narrated further.

“Some of the police officers were also heard wondering why a person with the stature of Don Little would be allowed to drive in Ghana.”