Somewhere in Africa
Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of humanity is a 2011 Ghanaian Nigerian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Kofi Adjorlolo. It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards including categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects and Achievement in Make-Up. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Directed by | Frank Rajah Arase |
Produced by | Kwame Boadu |
Written by | Frank Rajah Arase |
Screenplay by | Pascal Amanfo |
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Production company | Heroes Films Production Raj Films |
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Country | Ghana Nigeria |
Cast
- Majid Michel as General Yusuf Mombasa
- Majid Michel as Frank Leuma, Reverend Francis Jackson
- Martha Ankomah as Nivera
- Eddie Nartey as Pascal
- Kofi Adjorlolo as General Olemba
- Roselyn Ngissah as Captain Rajile
- David Dontoh as President Gabiza
Reception
Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 43% rating, praised its soundtrack, cinematography and screenplay.[6]
Awards
It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for categories: Achievement in Production Design, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Make-Up, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects, Best Young/Promising Actor, and Best Actor in a Leading Role. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award.
References
- "Somewhere in Africa". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- "Ghana film Review". The Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- "Somewhere in Africa review". Dstv. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- "Some Where in Africa". AllAfrica. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- "Somewhere in Africa". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- "Movie Review". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 1 April 2014.