Just few weeks ago after Genevieve Nnanji was featured on CNN Connector, I asked the question; which African Actor or Actresses has the potential to make it next to such an international platform.
Various names like Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari, Majid Michel and others were chipped in by GhanaCelebrities.Com readers as the next potential movie icons capable of making it to similar exceptional platforms.
Little did I know that BBC World Service had already recognized, appreciated and acknowledged the wonderful works of scriptwriter/Director Ms Shirley Frimpong Manso in the African Movie Industry.
Yesterday, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation World Services) invited Shirley Frimpong Manso for an exclusive interview as part of their on-going recognition of remarkable individuals in the Entertainment industry who have won awards around the world for 2010 among other things.
Two days Prior to Shirley Frimpong Manso’s interview, the BBC had a similar chit chat with the 2010 Oscar Best Documentary Award winner “Fisher Stevens from the Cove”. It is refreshing to know that one of our own (Ms Shirley Frimpong Manso) was chosen by the BBC as they looked at the African Entertainment industry.
Maybe another person from Africa would be considered in the future by the BBC for this their on-going 2010 remarkable World Entertainers in focus from Africa but for now, it is all about Shirley…
At the BBC world service studios, the 2010 Best African Movie Awards (AMAA) Director in response to questions from BBC talked about her movies like The Perfect Picture, the direction and focus of her movies, the prospects of the African movie industry, a newly mother striking the industry with amazing movies, etc.
When GhanaCelebrities.Com contacted Shirley Frimpong Manso about the above, she said among other things that, “she is deeply honoured by this opportunity and the fact the BBC has recognized her work”.
The ace Director’s chit chat with the BBC will be aired on BBC World Services across the globe somewhere around Christmas. We will update you with the exact time and date when it is communicated to us here at GhanaCelebrities.Com.
Photos of Shirley Frimpong Manso at the BBC studios will be published on here in the next couple of days for you to catch a glimpse so keep watching this space.
I will personally like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms. Shirley Frimpong Manso for the good work done and wish her all the best.
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