Breaking Down Spotify Wrapped Music Data For Ghana in 2023
ContentsDigging DeeperMost Streamed, Most Exported and ThrowbacksGhana’s Listening Habits in 2023Spotify has put out its annual Spotify Wrapped feature and it has showcased its data on streaming in Ghana. Spotify Wrapped is a richly data-sourced annual round-up of the streaming habits of Ghanaians, showing evidence of the top artists and musical tastes for the year. […]
Five Takeaways From The Africa Cinema Summit
Contents1. Africa Needs Better Local Cinema Experiences2. Box Office Data Is Still An Issue3. Streaming Platforms Can Be Complementary4. Government Policy5. The Cinema Experience Can Go Beyond MoviesBy The NumbersThe National Film Authority of Ghana in collaboration with FilmOne Group (Nigeria) and Silverbird Cinema (Ghana), hosted the inaugural Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) from November 14th to 16th at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and Silverbird Cinema in Accra, […]
MultiChoice To Launch Showmax 2.0 On February 2024
ContentsDetailsWhat They’re SayingFeature ComparisonMultiChoice has announced that the revamped Showmax platform will launch in February 2024, replacing the standard and Pro subscriptions with Showmax Entertainment, Showmax Entertainment Mobile, and Showmax Premier League. Details The Showmax Entertainment and Entertainment Mobile plans offer similar content, with the only differences being the type of device on which one […]
Ghana’s African Cinema Summit Announces Speaker Lineup Including Imax Exec & Local Exhibition Heads
ContentsDetailsSpeaker Line UpWhat They’re SayingThe National Film Authority of Ghana has announced the lineup for its inaugural Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, hosted in partnership with Filmhouse Group (Nigeria) and Silverbird Cinema (Ghana). Details The summit is set to take place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and Silverbird Cinema in the Ghanaian capital on November 14-16. Official partners […]
How Sony’s Innovation Fund Could Benefit Ghana’s Creative Industry
ContentsAbout The FundThe Ghana Creative IndustryBy The NumbersNo Time Frame For Fund Deployment YetSony Group, one of the world’s leading creative entertainment and technology companies, recently launched a new initiative to support the growth of entertainment businesses in Africa. The Sony Innovation Fund: Africa is a program that will invest $10 million in seed to […]
Aleph Group Puts its Global Brands Under Its “One Brand” Initiative
ContentsDetailsWhy This MattersDigging DeeperWhat They’re SayingBy The NumbersAleph Group, Inc., an ecosystem of local digital experts and technology-driven solutions, has launched its ‘One Brand’ initiative, uniting its unique range of brands – including Ad Dynamo by Aleph in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa – under the Aleph name. The Group’s multiple, largely regional brands […]
Abraham Attah’s “Hidden” Talent Shows That Ghana’s Movie Industry Has Huge Gaps In Talent Discovery
ContentsThere Is No PipelineGatekeepers and Aging TalentWhere Do We Go From HereIn 2015, Abraham Attah, a young Ghanaian actor, got multiple accolades for his portrayal of the character “Agu” in the Netflix film, Beasts of No Nation. He won several awards including the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor at the 72nd Venice International […]
Ghanaian Mobile Game Developer Leti Arts Launches “Puzzle Scout” Mobile Game
ContentsDetailsWhy This MattersWhat They’re SayingLeti Arts, a Ghanaian mobile game developer that develops cross-platform interactive media products based on African history and folklore has announced its new release. As one of a handful of interactive media studios in sub-Saharan Africa, the developer has launched its new mobile game, ‘Puzzle Scout,’ aimed at not only providing […]
Huawei Partners With Kenyan Esports Federation To Provide 5G Support For African Global Esports Games
ContentsDetailsWhat They’re SayingDigging DeeperThe 2023 Global Esports Games African qualification edition will be running on a 5G network as a result of a partnership between Huawei Kenya and the Esports Federation of Kenya. Details The eFootball category has attracted 12 teams drawn into two groups of 6 each with four slots up for grabs. Kenya […]
MultiChoice Shuts Down Its Showmax Pro Package From October 1
ContentsDetailsWhy This MattersWhat They’re SayingMultiChoice Group has announced that it will shut down Showmax Pro on October 1 ahead of its planned relaunch of the Showmax platform by the end of the year. The company sent a notice to subscribers that stated that Showmax Pro would be discontinued with the platform focusing exclusively on the English Premier […]
Ad Dynamo by Aleph Announces Strategic Cooperation with TikTok In South Africa
Ad Dynamo, a subsidiary of the Aleph Group, Inc., has announced its South African partnership with TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video. The sales cooperation will be in effect as of Monday, 25 September. Details As part of the new sales agreement, Ad Dynamo by Aleph will enable medium-sized enterprises in South Africa […]
Is The Creator Economy Becoming a Crucial Driver of Global Economic Growth and Recovery?
The creator economy is emerging as a potent catalyst for economic transformation, transcending geographical boundaries and reshaping the way we work and consume information. The industry is poised to become a crucial driver of global economic growth and recovery. With estimates projecting a staggering $104.2 billion market value in 2022 with strong growth projected for […]
Abiola Bonuola Communications launches Press Release Distribution Service for African tech startups and Agency partners
Leading Technology Public Relations Firm, Abiola Bonuola Communications (ABCS) has introduced its Press Release Distribution Service to cater to tech startups and Agency partners in the EMEA region. The Press Release Distribution Service currently provides access to over 150 top-tier African news sites, blogs, and media platforms covering business, technology, and brand beats. Tech startups […]
Is Influencer Marketing Creating More Conflict Of Interest for Ghanaian Media Personalities?
ContentsInfluencer Marketing + Ghana Media Personalities(Un)Written Rules For Influencer Marketing With Media PersonalitiesRegulation (Or lackthereof) for Influencers and Media PersonalitiesIn recent years, Ghana has seen a rise in the number of TV media personalities who have become influential on social media platforms such as Instagram, and Twitter/X. These media personalities, who often have a large […]
Ghanaian Actress Yvonne Nelson Joins Multi-Channel Network Age Africa
ContentsDetailsWhy This MattersWhat They’re SayingYvonne Nelson has signed with Age Africa Agency, a top multi-channel network for YouTube creators, brands, publishers, and artists in Africa which helps the growth and management of YouTube channels. Details The popular Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, and entrepreneur joined the YouTube-certified partner to upscale her Yvonne Nelson channel on YouTube […]
Anakle Films Announces $1m+ Netflix Thriller “The Black Book” Which Debuts On 22nd September
ContentsDetailsAbout The MovieWhy This MattersDigging DeeperWhat They’re SayingAnakle Films is set to release Nigeria’s biggest-budget film to date, with the release of The Black Book, debuting on Netflix on 22nd September. Details The film, with a budget exceeding $1 million, features an ensemble cast of Africa’s most well-known actors, including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Alex Usifo, Sam Dede, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, […]
Has The Rise Of Influencers Ruined The Social Media Experience?
ContentsThe Rise of InfluencersHow Influencers Have Changed Social MediaPromotion of “Unrealistic” StandardsThe Emergence of “Going Viral” What Happens NowSocial media platforms have become a huge part of our lives. We use them to connect with friends, family, and people who share our interests. We also use them to discover new things, learn new skills, and […]
Kwadwo Sheldon Launches “Kwadwo Sheldon Studios”, A New Digital Media Company Crafting Content That Resonates Globally
Renowned Ghanaian content creator and social media sensation, Kwadwo Sheldon, is taking the next big step in his digital journey by announcing Kwadwo Sheldon Studios. Details Kwadwo Sheldon Studios is a digital media company in Ghana, with a focus on revolutionizing traditional media, through modern engaging content developed by creators through dynamic utilization of digital […]
Women Represented Only 5.37% Of Experts On Ghana Radio Shows – Report
Ghana Women Experts has released a new report on women in media in Ghana on the amount of airtime dedicated to featuring women experts on radio. The report involved daily monitoring of four selected radio programs during the third week of each month from February to May 2023. In the study from the third week […]
National Film Authority Partners with FilmOne and Silverbird Cinema to Host First Africa Cinema Summit
ContentsDetailsBy The NumbersWhat They’re SayingThe National Film Authority of Ghana has announced a strategic partnership with FilmOne Group (Nigeria) and Silverbird Cinema (Ghana), to host the inaugural Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) scheduled to take place November 14th to 16th at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and Silverbird Cinema in Accra, Ghana. This initiative represents the first […]
Aleph Launches Cross Broader Payments And Credit Underwriting Platform Called Aleph Payments
ContentsBy The NumbersWhy This MattersWhat They’re SayingAleph, the leading global enabler of digital advertising connecting 22,000 advertisers in 130 primarily emerging countries with the world’s leading digital tech platforms such as TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, Spotify, Uber, Meta, Microsoft, Twitch, Google and over 35 more, is launching their global cross-border payments and credit underwriting unit, […]
Netflix Starts Testing Cloud Streaming Of Its Games on Web, PCs and Macs
Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test of its cloud gaming to a small number of members in Canada and the UK on select TVs starting, and on PCs and Macs through Netflix.com on supported browsers in the next few weeks. Two games will be part of this initial test: Oxenfree from Night School […]
Spotify Expands Its AI DJ Feature To Other Markets Including Ghana
Spotify is rolling out its AI-powered “DJ” to new markets globally including Ghana. Available through the “music” feed section in the Spotify mobile app, DJ personalizes users’ listening through a curated music selection that includes spoken-word commentary powered by a synthetic voice. The commentary includes light-hearted banter and contextual information that references specific songs and […]
Threads Adds “Follows” Tab To See Only Users You Follow
Twitter rival Threads is getting a major update soon with new features including built-in translation and a new Follows tab. Driving The News In a Thread post by a Meta developer on iOS, Meta has rolled out an update for iOS that adds a new Follows tab to the Activity Feed. This means it’s easier to […]
10 Best Movies Of 2023 (So Far)
ContentsJohn Wick 4Creed 3Super Mario BrosSpider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseTetrisGuardians of the Galaxy Vol 3Beau Is AfraidEvil Dead RiseBlackberrySanctuaryAs we reach the midpoint of 2023, we’re looking back at some of the best movies we’ve watched this year. In this article, we rank the best movies we’ve seen so far in 2023: John Wick 4 Fans […]
Spotify Announces Original Podcast Show With Comedian Trevor Noah
Spotify has announced a new Original Podcast with South African comedian, Trevor Noah, former host of The Daily Show. Podcast Details Launching later this year, the series will also feature in-depth and freewheeling conversations between Trevor and some of the most influential and interesting figures around the world. The new original series will be available […]
Instagram Rolls Out Its Broadcast Channels Feature Globally To All Users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced through his broadcast channel on Instagram, that Instagram’s Broadcast Channel feature will be rolling out globally today. Broadcast channels are a public, one-to-many messaging tool for creators to invite all of their followers in and engage with their most interested fans. About The Feature Instagram Broadcast channels allow users to […]
MultiChoice Partners With Rapyd and General Catalyst To Launch Integrated Payment Platform
ContentsThe DetailsWhat They’re SayingBy The NumbersMultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst today announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture will operate under a new company, called Moment. The Details Moment offers expanded payment infrastructure for businesses across Africa to help them collect and make payments easier, quicker, and […]
Kunda Kids Raises $700,000 In Pre-Seed; Announces Kunda and Friends YouTube Series
ContentsBy The NumbersAbout The SeriesWhat They’re SayingKunda Kids, the award-winning children’s media publisher, and creative studio, has announced the launch of the Kunda & Friends YouTube series, the company’s flagship animation series, premiering on May 29th at The Cineworld Cinema at The O2 in Greenwich, London. This launch comes a few months after the company […]
Did Ghana’s Movie Industry Miss Out On Streaming?
ContentsThe Rise Of Streaming PlatformsBy The NumbersDiving DeeperWhat Needs To HappenGhanaian Moviegoers who want to watch the latest Yvonne Nelson movie online will have a hard time finding any trace of it. YN Productions’ last movie Kotoka, was released in the movie cinemas in March 2023. In industries in the US and other parts of […]
