Why are other regions in Ghana neglected in entertainment?

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Rashid 11 years ago

worrrrrrd!!!

worrrrrrd!!!
Ike 11 years ago

I think it is a good idea, it is about time we consider the other regions, ....

I think it is a good idea, it is about time we consider the other regions, ....
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

I don't know why God created me so different from all humans and especially Ghanaians.

I have never been able to understand why we ever talk about Ghanaian languages as a means of fostering education. I have never understo ...
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I don't know why God created me so different from all humans and especially Ghanaians.

I have never been able to understand why we ever talk about Ghanaian languages as a means of fostering education. I have never understood why we ask such a question about the Ghanaian entertainment industry, Radio and TV.

The simple truth of all these matters is that the majority ethnic group of Ghana is selfish, greedy, uncouth and highly mediocre. They compete on a daily basis with other minority groups for the most ignorant and insignificant things in this country.

It is a shame to watch the proliferation of only Twi on all our Radio, TV, Movie and Advertising industries. It is not as though some of our prominent and powerful languages, Hausa, Dagarti, Ewe, Ga cannot control the market equally, if it can gather enough wealthy and enthusiastic ethnic enterpreneurs to infiltrate the scene, but why do we have to go through that, when working together in crafty ways to accommodate as many of our divers ways and cultures is going to make Ghana, even larger than all of Africa put together. Currently, the prominence, dignity and glory Ghana enjoys around the world is from English speaking Ghanaian citizens spread all across the world and even at home. We all have horrible personal attitudes and lifestyles, zero personalities. That is the reason we seem to think we are IT, but hate each other. How can Akan speaking Ghanaians migrate to the capital, have children, live amongs the indigenes, and pretend they cannot speak or understand Ga, but expect the Gas, born and bred in Accra to understand and speak Twi? What sort of mental capability and logic exists in this. Where as, if you send every Akan with that sort of attitude to UK, Germany or Russian, within 2 months they will be dying to speak these languages without shame - We are what we are!!! Stop whining, because even the writer is part of the problem. For several years, I have often read good articles about our Ghanaian language's, but unfortunately 99.9% of all these Ghanaian language articles are written by Twi-speaking Ghanaians, and I can assure you that when they say Ghanaian languages they mean one language only TWI. If all these twi-speaking Ghanaians learns the ways and language of other groups just as nicely and willingly as others accommodate the Twi language we won't be having these unnecessary and not so intelligent conversations. Twi is not better or less unintelligible than all the other Ghanaian languages. It is just a mass migration phenomenon or shall I say a cultural invasion of a nomadic people.
TerriblY Spe cifiC Dog Breed 11 years ago

With ewes becoming millionaires who needs this nonesense. If gas, ewes and what have you don't want to invest in TV/ Radio Stations, or entertainments why blame others ? They would rather spend huge sums of money on sardines ...
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With ewes becoming millionaires who needs this nonesense. If gas, ewes and what have you don't want to invest in TV/ Radio Stations, or entertainments why blame others ? They would rather spend huge sums of money on sardines than radio station, lazy fool ask your leaders why they are so visionless ?
Sulley 11 years ago

if you really want to make it BIG in the entertainment scene, you have to bring it to LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (L.A)

if you really want to make it BIG in the entertainment scene, you have to bring it to LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (L.A)
AMINATU 11 years ago

citizen one; u're very right. ashantis r the most selfish people in ghana here. i am forced to speak d twi language sometimes because most of d ashantis cannot speak d english language and d other ghanaian languages.

citizen one; u're very right. ashantis r the most selfish people in ghana here. i am forced to speak d twi language sometimes because most of d ashantis cannot speak d english language and d other ghanaian languages.
KRAMO 11 years ago

FIRST WE GIVE EWES, GA'S AND NORTHERNERS A LAND TO LIVE ON. NOW YOU WANT US (AKANFUO) TO LEARN YOUR POTO KASAAA FOR WHAT? YOU ARE THE OUTSIDER WITH NO LAND. DON'T YOU THINK YOU ARE ASKING TOO MUCH?
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FIRST WE GIVE EWES, GA'S AND NORTHERNERS A LAND TO LIVE ON. NOW YOU WANT US (AKANFUO) TO LEARN YOUR POTO KASAAA FOR WHAT? YOU ARE THE OUTSIDER WITH NO LAND. DON'T YOU THINK YOU ARE ASKING TOO MUCH?
TO SAY ASHANTIS ARE IGNORANT BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE NOT TO LEARN YOUR LANGUAGE IS FOOLISH. WE WERE IN GHANA BEFORE YOUR UNGRATEFUL ASSESS CAME IF YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR HISTORY. GA'S WERE PAYING TAXES TO AKYEMS UNTIL NKRUMAH CAME AND ABOLISHED IT.

WHAT WE SEE IN GHANA TODAY IS A BLATANT DISRESPECT FOR THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. EWES AND GA'S RATHER ALIGNED THEMSELVES WITH NIGERIANS TO RUN GHANA INTO THE GROUND THAN TO WORK WITH AKANS. WHY IS THAT? WHY DO YOU HATE SOMEBODY THAT HAVE GIVING YOU SHELTER AND CARED FOR SO LONG? UNGRATEFUL BEINGS. NO WONDER YOU NEVER PROSPER AND FILLED WITH JEALOUSY!

WE DON'T LIKE YOUR LANGUAGE! IT DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT IN OUR EARS. WE CHOOSE NOT TO LEARN IT! HAPPY? TRIBALISTIC IDIOTS. IS LIKE SOMEBODY GIVES YOU A PLACE TO SLEEP AND NOW YOU COMPLAIN HE NO DEY LET YOU CHOP HIS WIFE FOR THE NIGHT ON TOP. IS LIKE THE RECENT INFLUX OF REFUGES (LIBERIANS, LEBANESE, CHINESE, BOKO-HARAMERS, ETC. ETC) DEMANDING THAT GHANAIANS LEARN THEIR LANGUAGE SO THEY, CAN COMMUNICATE EASILY. FOOLISHNESS
john 11 years ago

HAUSA IS NOT A GHANAIAN LANGUAGE.

HAUSA IS NOT A GHANAIAN LANGUAGE.
kksounds Germany 11 years ago

Africans are always dumb without foresight.Our capital is full of human trafic and no more space,I ask myself if our government has any dream to develop other places in mind.

Africans are always dumb without foresight.Our capital is full of human trafic and no more space,I ask myself if our government has any dream to develop other places in mind.
Joe 11 years ago

Entertainment is a form of life style and our current level of infrastructural development does not encourage a decent form of life style.When you have no water at home to bath and no electricity to cook and when you put on y ...
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Entertainment is a form of life style and our current level of infrastructural development does not encourage a decent form of life style.When you have no water at home to bath and no electricity to cook and when you put on your best suit/dress you have to be jumping over potholes and big stinky gutters and the beautiful lady on your side can't wear her high heels for fear of breaking her legs or getting stuck in the mud and after all this huddle have to jump into a bumpy Trotro and be squeezed between sweaty Koobi and Momoni and on top stuck in traffic for hours before getting to any concert venue....
Who wants to go through this jusk for Azonto???
TerriblY Spe cifiC Dog Breed 11 years ago

Ewes have ruled Ghana now for 21 plus years and people are still complaining what are they doing ? You vote for them they have millions of your money but no investment all.

Ewes have ruled Ghana now for 21 plus years and people are still complaining what are they doing ? You vote for them they have millions of your money but no investment all.
charity 11 years ago

wise talk that is a good musician who think about his people.

wise talk that is a good musician who think about his people.
Wofa Asomani 11 years ago

We are watching them

We are watching them
Richman-NYC 11 years ago

U re really talented.Tell dem mehn

U re really talented.Tell dem mehn
RAS ABOUBA 11 years ago

EVEN TO FLY TO EUROPE ACCRA
TO GET PASSPORT ACCRA
BIRTH CERT ACCRA
WHYYYY......YAA KA AKYI.

EVEN TO FLY TO EUROPE ACCRA
TO GET PASSPORT ACCRA
BIRTH CERT ACCRA
WHYYYY......YAA KA AKYI.
OSEI WIAFE 11 years ago

LIKE THE SECOND AIRPORT AT PRAMPRAM. BLACK MAN'S MENTALITY. LET'S DEVELOP THE CAPITAL FOR THE FOREIGNERS WHO COME TO GHANA. WE DON'T DEVELOP THE COUNTRY TO SUIT OUR NEEDS. SLAVE MENTALITY. MAHAMA AND HIS NORTHERN CREW SHOULD ...
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LIKE THE SECOND AIRPORT AT PRAMPRAM. BLACK MAN'S MENTALITY. LET'S DEVELOP THE CAPITAL FOR THE FOREIGNERS WHO COME TO GHANA. WE DON'T DEVELOP THE COUNTRY TO SUIT OUR NEEDS. SLAVE MENTALITY. MAHAMA AND HIS NORTHERN CREW SHOULD AT LEAST CONSTRUCT VIABLE RAILWAY LINES TO THE NORTH.
Dr Culture 11 years ago

The solution to your problem is very simple but tribalism will not solve it fe ya.Just go for federalism which is the true democracy and all ya problems`ll be solve b`cos every region or state will able to fix up itself.

The solution to your problem is very simple but tribalism will not solve it fe ya.Just go for federalism which is the true democracy and all ya problems`ll be solve b`cos every region or state will able to fix up itself.
andre 11 years ago

and all the entertainment of the usa is in: HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA! every country has a city or a region which is very active in cultural needs, just like there are cities which are the main economy cities etc.

and all the entertainment of the usa is in: HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA! every country has a city or a region which is very active in cultural needs, just like there are cities which are the main economy cities etc.
jie 11 years ago

who told you.wht is new york ,Atlanta,miamai stand for?New york is the birthplace of hiphop and atlanta has been the hottest in decade soo far in music

who told you.wht is new york ,Atlanta,miamai stand for?New york is the birthplace of hiphop and atlanta has been the hottest in decade soo far in music
andre 11 years ago

who the fuck do you think you are to call me fool, idiotic gay man, go and fuck yourself, I am just giving my opinion and you are insulting me for that, is that normal to you, so yes then go check your fucking mind, kwasia

who the fuck do you think you are to call me fool, idiotic gay man, go and fuck yourself, I am just giving my opinion and you are insulting me for that, is that normal to you, so yes then go check your fucking mind, kwasia
andre 11 years ago

and fucking idiot, isn't hiplife and highlife NOT from greater accra region if you want to mention it that way? and still where do they make the movies, the clips the schools, where does everyone goes to for getting famous: h ...
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and fucking idiot, isn't hiplife and highlife NOT from greater accra region if you want to mention it that way? and still where do they make the movies, the clips the schools, where does everyone goes to for getting famous: hollywood, so the hart of america's entertainment is in california, just like bollywood in new delhi, holland in hilversum denmark in copenhagen etc. every country does it like that to have a main center for everyting. please think before you talk
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

CONCENTRATING EVERYTHING IN ACCRA IS THE DUMBEST THING ANY GOVT CAN DO TO HURT THE NATION. TAKE A CUE FROM DR. NKRUMAH. HE TRIED TO DIVERSIFY GH WEALTH N PRODUCTION. FACTORIES HERE N THERE...SCHOOLS HERE N THERE...UNIVERSITIE ...
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CONCENTRATING EVERYTHING IN ACCRA IS THE DUMBEST THING ANY GOVT CAN DO TO HURT THE NATION. TAKE A CUE FROM DR. NKRUMAH. HE TRIED TO DIVERSIFY GH WEALTH N PRODUCTION. FACTORIES HERE N THERE...SCHOOLS HERE N THERE...UNIVERSITIES HERE N THERE, HOSPITALS ETC.... DIVERSIFY

THE NEXT AIRPORT SHOULD BE BUILT IN KUMASI, NOT PRAMPRAM.
kweku 11 years ago

look that is true

look that is true
Oomah 11 years ago

Please think of our roads in the country.People are afraid of accidents.

Please think of our roads in the country.People are afraid of accidents.
C.O.D 11 years ago

Simply because Ghana is Accra and Accra is Ghana. With all the so-called Ph.D degrees plus what nots, all our "rulers" have known is centralisation. Decentralization is never heard by them, yet they call themselves highly-edu ...
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Simply because Ghana is Accra and Accra is Ghana. With all the so-called Ph.D degrees plus what nots, all our "rulers" have known is centralisation. Decentralization is never heard by them, yet they call themselves highly-educated.
my name is TOTO agboo 11 years ago

Mr writer you are an asshole just move capital from ACCRA.

Mr writer you are an asshole just move capital from ACCRA.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

EACH REGION IN GH MUST HAVE A CITY THEATRE OR CONVENTION CTR IN EACH REGIONAL CAPITAL. EVER PLAYED MONOPOLY BEFORE? THIS IS CITY BUILDING 101. A CONVENTION CTR OR THEATER WILL PROVIDE A PLACE FOR AWATD SHOWS, JOB FAIRS, COMPA ...
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EACH REGION IN GH MUST HAVE A CITY THEATRE OR CONVENTION CTR IN EACH REGIONAL CAPITAL. EVER PLAYED MONOPOLY BEFORE? THIS IS CITY BUILDING 101. A CONVENTION CTR OR THEATER WILL PROVIDE A PLACE FOR AWATD SHOWS, JOB FAIRS, COMPANY MEETINGS, CONCERTS, SHOWS ETC. THE RENTAL PROCEEDS WILL ALL GO TO THE CITY.
mr naro 11 years ago

a very wise talk. every shit happens only in accra

a very wise talk. every shit happens only in accra
NII ARMAH 11 years ago

I WONDER WHY FOLKS VOTE FOR THEM.

I WONDER WHY FOLKS VOTE FOR THEM.
wadi isaac (0244224196) 11 years ago

I HAVE SO MANY IDEAS BUT I AM UNEMPLOYED AND IN A GREAT FINANCIAL PROBLEM. I NEED GHANAIANS AND THE WHOLE WORLD AT LARGE TO COME TO MY AID TO ENABLE ME ACHIEVE MY GOAL IN LIFE

PESONALITY:
> 29 YEARS OLD
> GHANAIAN
> I ...
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I HAVE SO MANY IDEAS BUT I AM UNEMPLOYED AND IN A GREAT FINANCIAL PROBLEM. I NEED GHANAIANS AND THE WHOLE WORLD AT LARGE TO COME TO MY AID TO ENABLE ME ACHIEVE MY GOAL IN LIFE

PESONALITY:
> 29 YEARS OLD
> GHANAIAN
> I WALK WITH A PAIR OF CLUTCHES
> FOUNDER AND C.E.O OF GHANA CEDI ENTERTAINMENTS
> MARRIED WITH TWO SONS
> A CHRISTIAN

FIELD

SCRIPT WRITTING: 72 SCRIPTS
AND STILL WRITTING
MOVIES SHOOTED 2
SCRIPTS SOLD 5 (out)

SONGS: 931 WRITTEN (STILL COUNTING)
9DEMOS RECORDED, 1 MASTERED, 1 VIEDEO MADE

ADVERTS WRITTEN: 9 AND STILL WRITTING

EDUCATION:

> SSCE 2004
> DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SOFTWARE & HARWARE 2008
> CITY & GUILD LONDON MICRO COMPUTER TECH. Part I 2006
> CERT OF RLG INSTITUTE OF TECH.2012

I WILL BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD:
> GIVE ME FINANCIAL SUPPORT
> MANAGE MY TALENTS
>PRODUCE MY MUSIC OR MOVIE
>CONNECT ME TO SOMEONE WHO WILL HELP.
I REALLY NEED HELP TO BE ABLE TO CATER FOR MY WIFE AND MY KIDS SO PLEASE HELP ME
+233 244 224 196 OR isaacwadi@yahoo.com
THE MADMAN 11 years ago

WHAT THE FUCK IS KUMAWOOD

WHAT THE FUCK IS KUMAWOOD
Emmanuel Adjei/ Bielefeld Germany 11 years ago

Very true and u hv my support keep on de fire is burning in ya,and it´ll soon cover de whole nation.Jah bless ya man.

Very true and u hv my support keep on de fire is burning in ya,and it´ll soon cover de whole nation.Jah bless ya man.
oti mensah prosper 11 years ago

this is a fantastic piece. Ghana is not Accra alone but also k'dua sunyani tamale bolga wa ho kumasi cape coast t'di and their environs are part of GH.

this is a fantastic piece. Ghana is not Accra alone but also k'dua sunyani tamale bolga wa ho kumasi cape coast t'di and their environs are part of GH.
tonyrule 11 years ago

its not surprising d entertainment industry is following suit. we live in a country where there is the perception that without accra, nothing is happening in GH.

its not surprising d entertainment industry is following suit. we live in a country where there is the perception that without accra, nothing is happening in GH.
agona swedru 11 years ago

VGMA SHOULD BE HOST IN AGONA SWEDRU NEXT TIME. WE ARE TIRED OF ACCRA ALL THE TIME SEEMS OTHER PART OF THE COUNTRY DOESNT LIKE ENTERTAIMENT OR SOMETHING

VGMA SHOULD BE HOST IN AGONA SWEDRU NEXT TIME. WE ARE TIRED OF ACCRA ALL THE TIME SEEMS OTHER PART OF THE COUNTRY DOESNT LIKE ENTERTAIMENT OR SOMETHING
Gifty 11 years ago

I agree with you becaz there are talented people all around but becaz one has to travel to accra jus to make ends meets is just bad but i hope something good comes out of this

I agree with you becaz there are talented people all around but becaz one has to travel to accra jus to make ends meets is just bad but i hope something good comes out of this
KRAMO 11 years ago

I SAY WE HOST THE NEXT AWARD IN ANY CITY THAT HAVE THE VENUE AND CAN AFFORD TO HOST IT PROPERLY. ACCRA IS OVER-HYPED AND PLAYED OUT. WE NEED TO SHINE LIGHT ON THE OTHER REGIONS FOR SOLIDARITY SAKE. MY 2 PESEWAS

I SAY WE HOST THE NEXT AWARD IN ANY CITY THAT HAVE THE VENUE AND CAN AFFORD TO HOST IT PROPERLY. ACCRA IS OVER-HYPED AND PLAYED OUT. WE NEED TO SHINE LIGHT ON THE OTHER REGIONS FOR SOLIDARITY SAKE. MY 2 PESEWAS

Why are other regions in Ghana neglected in entertainment?

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