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  • US-based Ghanaian family enters Hollywood with new reality TV show “Rules of Ohio”

    The Ghanaian film industry has achieved another significant milestone on the international stage, as “Rules of Ohio” joins the Hulu platform.

    “Rules of Ohio” is a documentary series that provides an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of three Ghanaian sisters residing in Columbus, Ohio. The show is one of three new additions to Disney’s New TV Reality Show collection, set to be featured on Hulu.

    The storyline of “Rules of Ohio” revolves around the Agyekum sisters, who come from a wealthy and royal family background. Despite their luxurious and privileged upbringing, they face challenges that they must overcome to maintain the prestige and respect associated with their family and kingdom.

    In an effort to navigate this delicate balance between enjoying life and preserving their family’s reputation, the sisters lead double lives, adding an intriguing layer to the show.

    The series features a talented cast, including Thelma Agyekum, Nana Agyekum, Brenda Agyekum, Akili Bobo Agyekum, and Delali Agyekum, with production by Studio eOne. Executive producers include Tara Long, Ben Megargel, Madison Merritt, Kim McKoy, Amy Callahan, and Jayson Elmore.

    Viewers can anticipate the series to begin airing in the winter season.

  • Twi telenovelas have collapsed Ghanaian movie industry – Mr Beautiful

    Twi telenovelas have collapsed Ghanaian movie industry – Mr Beautiful

    A popular Kumawood actor and comedian, Mr. Beautiful, has raised concerns about the negative effects of foreign soap operas, twi telenovelas, on Ghanaian movie industry.

    He believes that the widespread airing of foreign shows, especially those featuring local dialects, has contributed to the decline of the film sector.

    During an interview with Amansan Krakye, Mr. Beautiful expressed his disappointment with the absence of proper regulations governing the operations of TV stations.

    He emphasized the need for stricter guidelines to protect and promote the local movie industry, which has been adversely affected by the dominance of foreign content on television.

    He stated, “A lot of licenses have been granted to TV station operators without any appropriate regulations, resulting in us making movies but not reaping any profits from them.”

    Mr. Beautiful emphasized the practice of TV stations acquiring foreign soap operas, specifically those from Mexico, and incorporating local dialect translations to attract viewers.

    He expressed his concern that this trend has had a negative impact on the Ghanaian film industry.

    According to him, the popularity of these foreign soap operas has led to a decline in the local movie industry as viewership and support for Ghanaian films has diminished.

    The presence of foreign content with localized translations has shifted audience attention away from locally produced movies, posing a significant challenge for the growth and sustainability of the Ghanaian film industry.

    “You can be sitting in your room watching a foreign national speaking our local dialect, and these occurrences have contributed to the collapse of our local movie industry,” he added.

    Mr. Beautiful further highlighted that in other countries, there are regulations in place to restrict the broadcast of foreign content and promote the growth of domestic production.

    He emphasized the need for government intervention to prevent the Ghanaian movie industry from facing a complete standstill.

    He suggested that the government should implement policies and regulations that prioritize local content, encourage the production of Ghanaian movies, and provide support and incentives to the industry.

    Such measures, according to Mr. Beautiful, are essential to safeguard the local film sector and allow it to flourish once again.

  • Ghanaian actresses compete negatively- Haillie Sumney

    Ghanaian actresses compete negatively- Haillie Sumney

    The entertainment industry is known for its cutthroat competition, and the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming for creatives.

    While competition can be a healthy motivator for growth and progress, negative competition can significantly impact creatives in the film industry.

    The latter, however, has been the woes of some creatives in the Ghanaian film industry, and believe are, it has hurt business and creative growth, somehow, hindering them from successfully competing with African counterparts in the industry.

    Budding Ghanaian actress Halliote Sumney has also narrated her experience in a recent interview on #TheZone with Maame Animwaa on the industry’s unhealthy competition.

    Ms Sumney has fairly described how the unhealthy competition among her colleagues in Ghana has had a toll on the growth of the film industry hence the gradual nose dive seen in the Ghanaian film industry.

    She intimates that women in the Ghanaian movie industry are negatively competitive as compared to their Nigerian counterparts.

    “But I think we are a bit too competitive in a negative way and we should come together, we can go really far”.

    Ms Sumney described the respect accorded to her by Nigerians stemming from the good works her Ghanaian predecessors in the film industry had set among Nigerians

    “When you go to Nigeria, and you say you are a Ghanaian Actress they have so much respect for you because of veterans who have set that path for us. So we should keep that ball rolling and do much better at supporting each other. Women in the Ghanaian movie industry must do better in supporting each other.”

    The Ghanaian goddess also juxtaposed her experience working with Ghanaian actors with her experience working with Nigerian actors and believes Nigerians are more harmonious and efficient at supporting one another unlike few of her experiences in Ghana. She asserted that in Ghana’s film industry, negativity binds the hearts of many individuals which leads to the unhealthy competition which plagues the movie industry.

    Ms Sumney wrapped up by sharing that she had a few surprise boxes for her fans and movie fanatics to unwrap in the coming months.

    As she has been working with Ghanaian Executive film Producer, Enoch Atakorah to make that happen. She hopes to contribute to the positive growth of the Ghanaian film industry and pen down her legacy in the process.