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Kojo Dadson
Emmanuel Kojo Dadson (1953 – 9 February 2021) was a veteran Ghanaian actor, director, producer and musician. Kojo Dadson, a renowned Ghanaian actor, was born into a culturally rich environment that fostered his early interest in the arts. He was raised in Accra, where he attended some of the most prestigious schools, he then proceeded to London at the age of eight with his siblings where he continued his secondary education in a public school in Southwest England called Grenville college which played a crucial role in shaping his career. Dadson’s passion for acting was evident from a young age, as he often participated in school plays and other extracurricular activities that honed his talent. His educational background provided a solid foundation for his later pursuits in the entertainment industry. He is well known for featuring in and directing movies and series like Home Sweet Home, Sun City and Run Baby Run. He gained prominence for his humor and comedic style of act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarkwa
Tarkwa is a town and is the capital of Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal District, Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal district, a district in the Western Region, Ghana, Western Region southwest of South Ghana. Frequently dubbed as the "Golden City" by its indigenous populace, the region is characterized by a rich tapestry of Fante people, Fante communities, among which include Efuanta, Tamso, Aboso, Akoon, Nzemaline, and Kwabedu. Tarkwa has a population of 218,664 people according to 2021 Human settlement, settlement. Economy Mining Tarkwa is noted as a centre of gold mining and manganese mining. Tarkwa mine, Tarkwa Mine, which is a large open-cast gold mine, is situated to the northwest of the town, and Nsuta manganese mine is situated to the east of the town. Tarkwa Mine mines several low-grade conglomeratic "reefs" of Tarkwaian type. These reefs are of mid-Proterozoic age. A number of mining companies cluster between the villages of Aboso and Tamso in the late 19th century. Tarkwa Mine has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Gold Coast (region), Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast (region), Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese people, Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Sweet Home (Ghanaian TV Series)
''Home Sweet Home'' is an English-language Ghanaian family television drama series that premiered in 2012 and is still running. This program portrays how a family relates to each other and the growth and the challenges they face. Cast *Rama Brew *John Apea *Julia Apea *Kojo Dadson Emmanuel Kojo Dadson (1953 – 9 February 2021) was a veteran Ghanaian actor, director, producer and musician. Kojo Dadson, a renowned Ghanaian actor, was born into a culturally rich environment that fostered his early interest in the arts. H ... *Evelyn Addo *Douglas Fish Bone *Canelle Hope References Ghanaian television series 2010s Ghanaian television series 2012 Ghanaian television series debuts {{Ghana-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Brewed In The African Pot
''Love Brewed in the African Pot'' is a 1980 Ghanaian The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Gold Coast (region), Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of ... romantic drama film directed by Kwaw Ansah. It was reportedly the first privately financed Ghanaian feature film and is considered a classic. Plot The film takes place in Ghana during the colonial period. Aba Appiah, a woman born to a family of privileged settlers, falls in love with Joe Quansah, a fitting mechanic and son of a simple fisherman. Aba's father, Kofi Appiah, a retired civil servant, is opposed to their marriage, which goes against his plans for his daughter, for whom he had already chosen a husband. This family conflict leads to complex and unforeseen consequences. Cast *Anima Misa as Aba Appiah * Reginald Tsiboe as Joe Quansah *Emmanuel Agebenowu as Atta Quans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run Baby Run (2012 Film)
''Run Baby Run'' (stylized as ''Run Babby Run'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy, produced and distributed by Milan Jaleel through the company Galaxy Films. It was the first independent screenplay of Sachy following the split of Sachi-Sethu duo. The film stars Mohanlal, Amala Paul,Biju Menon and Shammi Thilakan. The music was composed by Ratheesh Vegha, while cinematography was done by R. D. Rajasekhar. The film, which is set in the backdrop of news media, has Mohanlal playing the role of a channel cameraman Venu and Amala Paul that of a senior editor Renuka. The story traces their relationship and professional conflicts. ''Run Baby Run'' released worldwide on 29 August 2012. The film was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. Plot Venu is a high-profile news cameraman working in Reuters, who graduates from a premier film institute, but prefers to shoot news rather than the manipulated visuals for films. Venu is m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun City (TV Series)
Sun City may refer to: Places United States * Sun City, Arizona, Del Webb's original "Sun City" development, and model for subsequent communities * Sun City Festival (Buckeye, Arizona) * Sun City, California * Sun City Center, Florida * Sun City, Florida * Sun City, Kansas * Sun City, Summerlin, Nevada * Sun City, Hilton Head, South Carolina * Sun City, Texas * Sun City West, Arizona * A nickname of El Paso, Texas Other places * Sun City (South Africa), a luxury casino resort, situated in the North West Province of South Africa * Translation of Cité Soleil, a Haitian commune * A nickname of Cagliari, Sardinia * Literal translation of Ilioupoli, Greece * A nickname of Szeged, Hungary * A nickname of Écija, Spain ("la ciudad del sol") Television * Sun City (TV series) Music * "Sun City" (song), a 1985 protest song by Artists United Against Apartheid * ''Sun City'' (album), a 1985 album by Artists United Against Apartheid * Sun City Girls Sun City Girls was an Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmina (film)
''Elmina'' is a 2010 Ghanaian film directed by Redeemer Mensah and was made in collaboration with Revele Films. Plot The movie follows the people of Elmina, Ghana following the discovery of crude oil as they battle against corrupt multinational corporations. Awards The film was nominated for an African Movie Academy Award in Nigeria in 2011, and voted number 35 on the Artinfo list of the 100 most iconic works of art from 2007–2012. Cast * Doug Fishbone * Kofi Bucknor * Akofa Edjeani Asiedu * Ama K. Abebrese * John Apea * Kojo Dadson Emmanuel Kojo Dadson (1953 – 9 February 2021) was a veteran Ghanaian actor, director, producer and musician. Kojo Dadson, a renowned Ghanaian actor, was born into a culturally rich environment that fostered his early interest in the arts. H ... * Redeemer Mensah References Ghanaian drama films 2010 films {{Ghana-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grace Omaboe
Grace Omaboe (born 10 June 1946), popularly known as Maame Dokono, is a Ghanaian actress, singer and television personality. She ran the former Peace and Love Orphanage which is now Graceful Grace school in Accra. Omaboe and others were honoured by the organisers of 3Music Awards for her achievement in the entertainment industry in Ghana. Early life Grace Omaboe was born in June 1946 in Nyafuman, Birim North District, Ghana. She attended Abetifi Girls Senior High School. Omaboe first acting role was in the Akan Drama Series " OBRA" which was broadcast on GBC TV. Omaboe was a scriptwriter for the television series, Osofo Dadzie Career Omaboe was initially a writer on Osofo Dadzi in the 70's when she was encouraged by Nana Bosompra to act in a series she co-produced called Keteke. In the 90’s, she was the host of a popular kids show called by the fireside on National television. Omaboe featured in several Ghanaian movies both Akan and English. She starred in the 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is a public teaching hospital established in 1923 and located in the Ablekuma South District in the Accra Metropolitan District of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. It is the only public tertiary hospital in the southern part of the country. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the medical school of the University of Ghana. In 2019, the hospital gained a licence from the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), after meeting the requirement. History Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital was established on 9 October 1923 and has grown from an initial 200-bed capacity to 2,000. It is currently the third largest hospital in Africa and the leading national referral centre in Ghana. Korle-Bu, which means in the Ga language "the valley of the Korle Lagoon", was established as a general hospital to address the health needs of the indigenous people under the administration of Sir Gordon Guggisberg, then Governor of the Gold Coast. Population grow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama Brew
Rama Brew is a veteran Ghanaian actress, television personality and jazz musician. Early life As a child Rama wanted to be a dancer but her father did not agree. She was then introduced to television by her aunt who worked at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation(GBC). Career life Rama Brew entered into acting in 1972. She starred in TV soaps like "Avenue A" and "Villa Kakalika”. Her first movie was " Farewell To Dope" for the then Ghana Films, known now as TV3. Rama became the lead in the "Ultimate Paradise" TV series in 1993 when she relocated to Ghana. She won best actress in 1994. Rama is also a jazz singer and one of the people who started jazz music in the 90's. She was a presenter for a kids show on the then 'Groove FM'. She later became a judge on the TV3 music talent show, 'Mentor'. Personal life She has a daughter by the name Michelle Attoh who is also an actress. Filmography * Home Sweet Home (Ghanaian TV series), ''Home Sweet Home'' (TV series) * The Cursed Ones, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian Actors
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Gold Coast (region), Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast (region), Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese people, Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1953 Births
Events January * January 6 – The Asian Socialist Conference opens in Rangoon, Burma. * January 12 – Estonian émigrés found a government-in-exile in Oslo. * January 14 ** Marshal Josip Broz Tito is chosen President of Yugoslavia. ** The CIA-sponsored Robertson Panel first meets to discuss the UFO phenomenon. * January 15 ** Georg Dertinger, foreign minister of East Germany, is arrested for spying. ** British security forces in West Germany arrest 7 members of the Naumann Circle, a clandestine Neo-Nazi organization. * January 19 – 71.1% of all television sets in the United States are tuned into '' I Love Lucy'', to watch Lucy give birth to Little Ricky, which is more people than those who tune into Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration the next day. This record is never broken. * January 24 ** Mau Mau Uprising: Rebels in Kenya kill the Ruck family (father, mother, and six-year-old son). ** Leader of East Germany Walter Ulbricht announces that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
