Ghanaian sitcom star leaves lasting legacy in Kwahu
The late Gyearbuor Asante, who famously played long-term mature student Matthew in hit British sitcom Desmond’s, was also a royal. Continue reading “Ghanaian sitcom star leaves lasting legacy in Kwahu”
An interview with Ghanaian author Frances Mensah Williams
Growing up between cultures, because the country you live in is different to your ancestral roots, can be a challenging journey of self-discovery. That’s why for me, reading ‘From Pasta to Pigfoot’ by Frances Mensah Williams, was a complete revelation. Continue reading “An interview with Ghanaian author Frances Mensah Williams”
Chieftaincy in Ghana – time for modernisation or time for an end?
Although on the surface it seems Ghana’s archaic chieftaincy structures have survived colonialism and are still celebrated and revered in modern times, I did not realise how much influence neighbouring tribes and British rule have had on the institution. Continue reading “Chieftaincy in Ghana – time for modernisation or time for an end?”
Digital Africa: exploring new frontiers in TV and film
Film-makers from African backgrounds are bypassing traditional routes to building audience numbers and are using digital spaces instead. While this is by no means a revelation, what is interesting is traditional institutions that ordinarily would be the first port of call for film-makers to reach wider audiences are following in their tracks. Continue reading “Digital Africa: exploring new frontiers in TV and film”
The Chronicles of Odumkrom: All the drama of Shakespeare brewed in a Ghanaian pot
Watching ‘The Chronicles of Odumkrom – The Headmaster’ – reminded me so much of my school days reading Shakespeare. Continue reading “The Chronicles of Odumkrom: All the drama of Shakespeare brewed in a Ghanaian pot”
A Film Africa review of ‘Stranded in Canton’
The film ‘Stranded in Canton’ – part of the 2015 Film Africa festival – is a simple and yet complex story that explores the blurred lines between one man’s hopes, and dreams and stone-cold reality. Continue reading “A Film Africa review of ‘Stranded in Canton’”
An interview with ‘Gold Coast’ film co-producer Kwame Boadi
In October, I had the opportunity to speak with Ghanaian TV director Kwame Boadi of inGenius Africa about his move into feature film production. Many of you know may know him for such TV series as Sunshine Avenue, Abiba, and Sun City. Continue reading “An interview with ‘Gold Coast’ film co-producer Kwame Boadi”
Gold Coast: a lucid look into Denmark’s colonial past
I had my reservations about watching Gold Coast – a film inspired by the Danes and set along Ghana’s idyllic coastlines. Continue reading “Gold Coast: a lucid look into Denmark’s colonial past”
MisBeee @ Africa on the Square
Trafalgar Square London hosted an eclectic mix of music, fashion and food from across the African Continent on 10 October 2015. Continue reading “MisBeee @ Africa on the Square”
What’s your favourite Adinkra symbol?
I put this question to MisBeee readers after blogging recently about the origins of Adinkra in the post: ‘Adinkra – more than just a pretty face’.
MisBeee @ Africa Utopia 2015
If you didn’t make it to Africa Utopia @ the South Bank Centre, check out some of the designs here.
Adinkra – more than just a pretty face
What is Adinkra? I put that question to friends and family recently expecting some consistency in the response. But I was surprised by how varied the replies were and how complex and mysterious the Adinkra story is. Continue reading “Adinkra – more than just a pretty face”
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