When was the last time you heard about a Ghanaian movie with diverse casts and the smell of Hollywood over it. Legendary Kwao Ansah put Ghana film on the world's map and Afuah Busia led the way for the Hollywood buzz. Things are changing and Ghanaian movie stars are taking their craft to a place unthinkable, Hollywood, tinsel town. One movie set to make history and bring back the long lost love for the Ghana movies is entitled "Omama" which stars; the world most renowned Ghanaian film star; Kwame "Who am I, Da Gal dem Sugar" Owusu Ansah, who is making a name for himself and would "crush" the legendary and renowned Ghanaian film-maker; Kwao Ansah. The movie would be distributed in America and directed by Nana King. It stars; Kwame Owusu Ansah as Omama, Nana King as Prof, Lin Shukla as Maggie, Ellen Anim Mensah as Adjoa and a major stellar cast. The movie was entirely shot in the windy city, Chicago. The encouraging thing is; Kwame Owusu Ansah was the only Ghanaian film Star flown from Ghana to be part of the casts. The rest of the Omama actors live in the United States. The film was edited in Los Angeles.
What you need know about "Omama";
"OMAMA" takes us on a journey that starts from a struggling African village to the plush surroundings of the United States of America. It is a story of the determination of a people and their aspiration to succeed through one of their own. After several wars and deaths, this defeated village resolved to get back at an enemy without lifting a spear or firing another gun.
Their only weapon OMAMA, the smartest Prince from the Royal House of Densti, born to the village of Ahubrease was sent off to the U.S. to fulfill the dreams of his people. To study law and COME BACK to defend his people from the abuse of a neighboring village. But once Omama arrives in America does he fulfill his side of the bargain? Omama's decisions ultimately affect the lives of those around him........ decisions that could prove fatal". Omamamovie.com
The movie would be screened in theatres across the United States. The Ghanaian/African American community world-wide, awaits patiently to see this great film which is a great work of art fused with 21st century western civilization centered on the life Africans in the diaspora go through. The exclusive premiere of the movie in Chicago is in the works and would include; Mrs Jennifer Nartey, the world's most renowned Ghanaian female MC. Watch this space for more information .
For more information on the movie, go to www.omamamovie.com