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Jan 7 2013
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STEPPING OUT NAKED

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Yesterday, capturing this shot, I said to my friend
“Oh this isn’t beautiful!”
Bored at home, I played around with the picture
Not sure how it will turn out..

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It taught me something though,
Often, we look at life from a singular lens
We’re afraid to switch lenses.
Who knows what we might discover?
We stick to the familiar and pretend we’re doing something new.
It’s better safe than sorry – we conclude

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I dare you to look at yourself differently,
Don’t be afraid to step out naked.
Have a fab day!!! xo

Feb 5 2011

What happened to David Oscar?? Has anybody noticed anything?

image: Viasat 1 Ghana

A couple of days (or maybe months), I blogged about viewer comments on David Oscar’s ‘Laugh a Minute’ on Viasat 1, Ghana. Somewhere last week, a reader sent a mail, to inform me that:

Finally, David Oscar cannot torment us anymore. His show has been replaced by Desperation.

I repeat. ‘I’m not a hater…but…’ According to *konkonsa (gossip), he’s gone to better his skills as a comedian. For the records, DAVID OSCAR is a Ghanaian Comedian, who has been labeled ‘Ghana’s Most Unfunny Comedian’- by Anonymous (A comedian who isn’t funny?huh?)

Hmmm…I had to verify, so I was on Viasat 1′s website, throughout the whole week, and yea, on their schedule list, ‘LAUGH A MINUTE’ is ABSENT! David Oscar replied to a comment on his facebook page about the show:

I haven’t stoped buddy. The production is on break. We are recording for second season which will start in march. Bigger and better. Just keep it locked ayt- David Oscar

I’m I supposed to say something?!

Jan 25 2011

AMAA Awards Gets International support

Even before the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Africa’s most celebrated movie awards ceremony hits the continent this year, latest information reveals that giant international film academies are falling for the awards for no less a reason than the feats it has attained over the years.

One of the academies is the European Film Academy (EFA).

The Academy, ‘Beatwaves’ sources confirmed, has joined the AMAA jury for this year’s event. It has also endorsed AMAA as a credible awards ceremony, hence the decision to be part of it.

Founded in 1988, the European Film Academy unites more than 2,300 European film professionals with the common aim of promoting Europe’s film culture. An AMAA insider said the Academy was impressed by the kind of movies that were awarded at AMAAs every year. Anytime those movies make it into international film festivals, they prove to be very good movies, as they don’t just win other recognitions but rub shoulders with other recognized international movies.

Movies such as ‘From A Whisper’ (Kenya), ‘Run Baby Run’ (Ghana), ‘The Figurine’ (Nigeria), ‘The Tenant’ (Nigeria) are a few of the movies that went through AMAA and caused a stir at international film festivals including the Rotterdam Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival and more.

That, for the Academy, was enough evidence that the awards ceremony did not just honour any kind of movie.

It has to a large extent got credibility, hence the EFA’s interest.

 

Last year’s AMAA was described by the BBC as Africa’s Oscar. It is not clear where this year’s event will take place but as usual, it is expected to bring the crème de la crème of African cinema under one roof. “The stakes are high this year,” the source said.

The award’s jury, which is made up of selected high movie intellectuals across Africa, is working without any interference from the organizers of the event. The jury has received over 300 entries from various African countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and more. Ghana’s fate currently lies in 30 movies.

Different screening processes were held to select the best movies in different countries. A third stage screening process by the jury, ‘Beatwaves’ was told, is currently ongoing at secret a location in Ghana to further select the very best movies. After this, the final selection will be done in Europe.

Nov 23 2010

C’MON…! USE THE PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC TOILETS

THE REASON BEHIND THE REASON

I understand professions vary to a wide extent. I could have guessed, but it never crossed my thoughts; until yesterday, I always saw ‘things as they are’. But now, I’m forced not only to look at the latent reasons, but also to look at those latent reasons that every other person would either not see, or would brush off as unnecessary. Looking around my environment, I think I’ve identified a case study:

front view of the Accra Mall (night view)

front view of the Accra Mall (night view)

THE ACCRA MALL

The thrill surrounding the Accra Mall, as one of the country’s finest, is fading away slowly. Not because there are stronger competitors sprouting up, but rather, most people are getting used to the ‘not-so-dynamic’ nature of the mall and ‘the same-everyday-stuff-I -can-get-anywhere’ theory. Latent meanings?

These are things we know, which that Miss Accra Mall simply ignores ;-)

  1. It’s a hook-up place for boys and girls, and oh, any professional prostitute (nope, sorry, sexual-alternative) would be wise enough to stretch his or her customer base.
  2. It’s that one place that Miss A and Mr. B could show how foreign they can get…it’s another country inside Ghana. Still wondering?? Clothes…dressing! That’s what I mean
  3. And sometimes, u can’t blame the everyday Ghanaian. This land can get real hot and with a little time to spare, why not walk through the mall and be air-conditioned?
  4. I would be so doomed to forget what brought up this whole discussion… ‘professional public toilet’ yep yep…it’s all yours to gain…at the mall ;-)

the web-a-holic-wanna-be couldn’t resist blogging about this…just a little deviation won’t hurt ;-)

Jul 13 2010

Just before U DIE..!!

even Octopus Paul can't resist his looks..

even Octopus Paul can't resist Alan's looks..

A Letter To the Most Revered Octopus Paul..

Hello Mr,

Your fame and intelligence, has spread wide and far. And has aroused the interest of power-hungry individuals in my country.

Recently, I had my quiet time and realized that, what my hungry politicians need, is divine revelation. Pardon me, Mr. Paul, if I speak in too many biblical terms. That is the only way I know

As I was saying, in a few months, a political party called NPP, would be deciding who to make the presidential candidate. So I thought it wise to seek your opinion on this issue. Let me briefly expose you to the potential presidential candidates

‘woy3 woy3r3’ his name is Nana Akuffu Addo…I usually avoid describing his physique but I can’t deny you that pleasure, honorable Octopus Paul.

this finger could be pointing at me, if i go to farrrrrr..

this finger could be pointing at me, if i go too faaaaaaarr..

He is SHORT, round headed and eyed as well. And from the size of his head, he’s a very intelligent individual. Some say ‘he nearly escaped dwarfism’ but I think it’s a gross exaggeration. I can’t deny however, that he has a huge and brilliant opportunity to be ‘bow legged’ Mr. Paul, please don’t let me inquire the wrath of the politicians of my land. Let me stop here…abruptly

The next on the list is popularly known as ‘Alan Cash’ from his name, he grows cash from all ‘four corners of his mouth’(imagine a mouth with four crners…heheheee.) He’s a very kind man. Wherever he passes, cash flows. If he should be president…Alan Cash

the ladies man

the ladies man

is ‘the ladies man’ of the NPP. Is there more to his looks? I’m not sure. His cash is more important to the people of my land.

Octopus, I hear you’ll be dying very soon since you can’t live more than two full years!! Well that’s pathetic!! But you would die..hehehee. But before you die, you have to finish this important task: selecting the presidential candidate in the NPP, for the year, 2012. It’s a task worth considering. You know why? Ghanaians don’t really love ‘designer octopus’ so they would help you live longer. How does that sound? Good huh?

There is more to my petition but please let me hear from you soon.

From a concerned citizen

Signed