Ghanaian musicianAdomaa Adjeman, known for her screen charisma and musical talents, is gearing up for a groundbreaking theatre debut in the upcoming production of “The Legend of Aku Sika” by Professor Martin Owusu.
This theatrical marvel, a joint effort by Image Bureau, April Communications, and the esteemed National Theatre, is set to captivate audiences on June 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th at the National Theatre.
In this eagerly awaited play, Adomaa will embody the character of Aku Sika, stepping into a role that promises to showcase her versatility and depth as an artist.
The production not only celebrates the creative genius of Professor Owusu but also heralds a new chapter in Adomaa’s career, as she ventures into the realm of theatre with finesse and passion.
Adding to the allure of the performance is the directorial debut of Naa Ashorkor, hailed as the Queen of the stage in Ghana.
Her vision and expertise are poised to inject a fresh, dynamic energy into the production, elevating the audience’s experience to new heights.
With collaboration at its core, this production is a testament to the synergy between Image Bureau, April Communications, and the National Theatre, ensuring a fitting tribute to Professor Owusu’s legacy while embracing innovation under Naa Ashorkor’s direction.
Save the dates and witness Adomaa Adjeman’s stellar portrayal of Aku Sika in “The Legend of Aku Sika” at the National Theatre. Stay updated by following Image Bureau, April Communications, and the National Theatre on social media for more details.
Ghanaian actress and musician Adomaa, born Joy Onyinyechukwu Adomaa Serwaa Adjeman, has expressed her preference for cremation upon her death.
In response to reports highlighting the rising cost of graves, Adomaa stated that she believes her deceased body would be more beneficial as fertiliser for a tree than occupying space and being buried in a casket with no purpose after her passing.
Honestly, I do not want to be buried in this way. Give my useful organs and parts to people who need them, then plant a seed with the rest of me (cremated or any inexpensive way) and let me exist as a tree. Y’all can have a picnic, play music, laugh and dance under the shade. I’d… https://t.co/JMHjEwF6PX
“Honestly, I do not want to be buried in this way. Give my useful organs and parts to people who need them, then plant a seed with the rest of me (cremated or in any inexpensive way) and let me exist as a tree.
Y’all can have a picnic, play music, laugh and dance under the shade. I’d like that very much,” she said.
Ghanaian musician Adomaa has opened up about her struggles with insecurity and depression way back in school.
In a recent interview with content creator Yaa Somuah, Adomaa admitted that she almost resorted to skin bleaching due to being frequently mocked for her dark skin while attending boarding school in Nigeria.
“I used to hear statements like Oh you are so dark, oh my God the sun in Ghana, does it burn people. It made me feel very very insecure. I am not proud of it but there are times I actually attempted bleaching just to fit in,” she said.
Adomaa also spoke about the challenges of being a celebrity and the lack of privacy that comes with it.
“The celebrity kingdom is not normal. I feel like everybody has vulnerable moments, has everyday lives and there are certain things you want to keep for yourself,” she said.
Despite her struggles, Adomaa has made a successful comeback in the music industry, with popular songs like Healing Blossoms, Real Time Love, Breaking Me Down ft Flowking Stone, and Becoming Adomaa. She remains focused on her goals and aims to “rule the world.”
Singer and actress Adomaa has recounted a robbery she suffered in 2022.
According to the ‘Dede’ hit TV series, the incident has left her traumatised and paranoid.
“Last year, two guys with machetes on a bike robbed me,” she revealed on Twitter, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. “Now every single time I hear a bike roar in the distance, my heart skips several beats. [downcast emoji]”
The multi-talented creative arts star also mentioned a 2009 car accident and hinted at another untoward happening for which she provided no details.
“Still haven’t gotten over sharp turns since the car accident in ‘09,” she said. “Now this new addition. I hate this. Kmt [kissing my teeth].”
Meanwhile, Adomaa has been featured in the American Drama/Crime hit TV series ‘Snowfall’.
Season Six, Episode Three of Snowfall, titled ‘Door of No Return’ was filmed in Ghana, West Africa, capturing the gloom of slavery in Ghana, which boasts three famous slave castles, and Africa.
‘Snowfall’ is centred on the 1980s crack-cocaine pandemic in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
On November 16, 2022, Adomaa officially returned to music after a 7 year break with the release of a 7-track extended play (EP) titled ‘Becoming Adomaa’. The tape’s muse is her fight with depression and self-doubt which led her to attempting suicide. The EP ends with a bright and hopeful resolution and melodic rebirth.
Ghanaian star actor and singer Adomaa has urged corporate businesses to engage more veteran actors for their marketing.
She said this highlighting how powerful nostalgic feelings are in marketing.
Guesting on The Big Show on Class 91.3 FM, Saturday, 26 November 2022, she reacted to the news of Caveman Watches signing movie veteran Fred Amugias a brand ambassador and erecting a billboard for him as he had wished for, in a viral video, in light of his 74th birthday – 5 November.
Adomaa also said categorically she would buy a Caveman watch because of what the company has done to honour Mr Amugi and in so doing his mates on the creative arts scene in Ghana.
Speaking to sit-in host Prince Benjamin (PB), the ‘Dede’ TV series star said she saw Fred Amugi’s good news “on Twitter and I almost cried, such a beautiful moment, really really beautiful. I hope we do more for our veterans. They deserve it. They are the reason some of us are still here. They are the reason some of these artists can fly. If they didn’t walk, we wouldn’t be here, so it’s very important that we give them their due.”
“The thing is, if they hadn’t done the work that they had done, we wouldn’t be here, most of us would not be here,” she stressed and noted: “So inasmuch as we understand why brands go for the newer faces because they are more in vogue and more relevant, it’s also important to evoke nostalgia.”
“You know that’s that feeling like, ‘Oh, I grew up with this person’, it’s important and some of them have really really good brands [reputation] still, so, chale, I feel it’s a thing that should be done,” the music creative added before stating she would purchase a Caveman watch because of the Ghanaian company signing Mr Amugi.
“Big shouts to Caveman,” she said. “In fact, after seeing that billboard [of Fred Amugi modelling for the watch company], and the ad on Twitter, I want to buy a Caveman watch.”
“And I feel a lot of brands who do that would honestly see that their sales would actually skyrocket,” she projected.
On her memories working with Fred Amugi, Adomaa recalled an international moment.
“First of all, I was star-struck – this was a project we went to work on in Nigeria. I got there [and] I didn’t know anybody, I didn’t know who was going to come. I got there and I saw him and I was like, ‘Oh my God!’ He didn’t know me at first. Honestly, that was my first time acting outside [Ghana]. I had done only one movie before that which was ‘Bad Luck Joe’. I hadn’t really come out as an actor. He didn’t know who I was but, he was a very very chill person, and has a lot of wisdom to share, and a phenomenal actor. I learned so much from him. Being on set with him was such an honour. I’ve seen him sometimes in some social settings and it’s always like a reunion [and] I’m really happy.”
Returning to the matter of corporate brands engaging veteran actors, she noted that: “It’s sad that,” Fred Amugi “would have to come,” and ask for such a deal. “I feel like it [such engagements] should be instinctive.”
“I’m glad that he was brave in doing so,” she continued as she reacted to what some have opined on social media is controversial and somewhat beneath the celebrated actor, “and I am glad that after he did some people are actually taking the initiative to [work with him] and I hope it doesn’t just end there. It should cut-across everywhere.”
She nervously laughed when she considered how creatives are sidelined in old age for their juniors. “That’s not encouraging,” the ‘Traffic Jam’ hitmaker bemoaned.
After fighting depression and going on an abrupt hiatus from music, Adomaa has returned with a 7-track tape titled ‘Becoming Adomaa’. The extended play (EP) which details her accidental stardom, struggles with depression, and subsequent recovery and resolve to rise up again, is streaming on all digital platforms now.
The movie and documentary capturing her story and the essence of the new tape will be shown at the Silverbird Cinemas on Saturday, 31 December 2022. Tickets are available on adomaa.com.
After teasing her first EP since her 2016 debut ‘Afraba’ with the singles ‘In The Clouds’ and ‘Circus,’ Adomaa has finally released her new 7-track EP ‘Becoming Adomaa.’
The project takes us on a deep dive through her journey as an artist, from the days of her youtube mashups and the success that brought, to her painful hiatus and now eventual comeback to music.
The music is a blend of alternative genres that showcase her vocal ability and growth as a singer, as well as her flair for the theatrical, with lyrics that are introspective and metaphorical, affirming her identity as a storyteller and actor.
While there are no features on Becoming Adomaa, this is her most collaborative project yet, with input from various talents such as artist-producer Reynolds The Gentleman, her genius engineer-arranger brother Tronomie, and the incredible singer-songwriter David Addo Gyan, to mention a few.
Like the last song on the EP says, Adomaa is beginning again and wants her listeners to come along with her on this journey:
“This time I do it on my terms, my way. No more trying to do everything under the sun to make another hit. I’m not a mainstream artist, I never was. I’m Jazz, I’m Soul, I’m Blues, I’m R&B, I’m Gospel, all mixed with my African elements and sonic influences. I’m Adomaa. It’s time to make the music I should’ve been making from the very start.”
