A crowd of temptations, since at that time i had only weakness from lack of material food. In 2008, the actor featured in the blockbuster movie, agony of the christ. The plot is about a young man who ran away from the laws of the village because they. One of the first nigerian movie to reach international fame was the 2003 release osuofia in london, starring nkem owoh, the famous nigerian comedic actor. The agony of christ would have been a block buster if the writer did not deviate from the original story of someone being able to stand for christ. Fact is that, majid executes feminine roles in movies as adeptly as he fits into priesthood. And a chosen one amongest them named jamah majid micheal, he embarked on an unknown journey because he committed murder by. At the end of the movie, jesus waited and gave his spirit to god the sinners. It talks about a village called ejukrom where human beings were used for sacrifices. Yvonne okoro, the beautiful ghanaian actress who people often mistake as jackie appiahs twin sister played ruby in the romantic, drama and comedy movie 4play. This is a latest asante akan ghanaian kumawood akan twi movie.
The four, including some other stakeholders in ghana s movie industry who are behind the movie agony of the christ produced by venus films, have been nominated in different categories for this years amaa ceremony. Some of her other awards include best actress at the 2010 ghana movie awards and a distinguished achievement award at the 2012 nigeria excellence awards. And a chosen one amongest them named jamah majid micheal, he embarked on an unknown journey because he committed murder by killing a palace guard unknowingly. Africa movie academy award winner kate henshawnuttal and nigerian standup comedian julius agwu hosted the ceremony. She was born to a nigerian father and a ghanaian mother. Eddie nartey born 6 november 1984 is a ghanaian actor, director, and film producer. The two play major roles in the movie, the latest from the staple of abdul salam mumunis venus films productions. In 2008, michel starred in the movie agony of the christ. Majid michel is one of the most admired ghanaian movie actors who received. Jamals role was change from preaching about his god and liberating his people from the claws of the goddess to being the christ himself and from there he was changed back to the original story. A throw back photo of these celebs has hit the internet and has gained massive comments and.
The presidents daughter, desperate to survive, the game, agony of christ, royal battle, queen of. In 2008, michel starred as the lead role in the film agony of the christ, which received seven nominations at the africa movie academy awards in. Agony of christ 2019 latest nigerian movieafrican moviesfamily. An unassuming villagers were treated as hostiles in the hands of a demigod azazi madia buhari. His supporting role in frank rajahs somewhere in africa earned him a nomination at the nollywood and african. Frank rajah arases akan miracle movie agony of the christ 2008 portrays.
Agony of the christ is an epic movie that shows the beauty of the african culture. It was broadcast live on nigerian national television. Agony of christ film agony of christ is a 2009 ghanaian movie directed by frank rajah arase. She has also received four africa magic viewers choice award and in 2012 was honoured with a distinguished achievement award at the nigeria excellence. Currently, venus films is a leading name in movie production in ghana, and would prove a point with the premiere of its new handiwork tonight, at the national theatre dubbed, agony of the christ. The movie tells a story about a young man who ran away from the laws of the village because they wanted to kill him. The 5th africa movie academy awards ceremony was held on april 4, 2009 at the gloryland cultural center in yenagoa, bayelsa state, nigeria, to honor the best african films of 2008.
Prince david osei, majid michel and eddie nartey are some of ghana s finest actors in the movie industry who have rocked and still rocking the screens of ghanaians and movie lovers. Throwback photo of majid michel playing the role of ghana. But it was the romans who used it on a massive scale to execute people. It is a story about the suffering of the true believers of jesus christ in both the past and latter days. Why do we refer to jesus time in the garden as the agony in the garden.
Lagos state governor, sanwoolu appoints emmanuella olutoyin zamba as acting general manager for lashma just in. She received ghana movie awards best actress award in 2010 and was nominated for africa movie academy awards best actress twice in a row in 2011 and 2012 for her movies pool party and single six. Agony of christ is a movie literally of anguish, pain as the name agony implies. Agony of christ part 1 nolly wood epic drama 2017 youtube. In 2008, michel starred as the lead role in the film agony of the christ, which received seven nominations at. The gods of the land of ejukrom are angered by jamahs religion. Yvonne okoro shines in 4play, best film so far from venus. The beauty and the agony of the cross the history of the cross goes back long before christ came. Majid michel joined the ghana movie industry ghallywood as a.
Latest lace styles for wedding akan names and their meanings list of accredited media schools in ghana. The old movie which had the title agony of christ was one of the most popular movies that majid acted. Goods worth millions destroyed as fire razes popular apongbon market in lagos photos valentine turn bloody. Agony of christ nigerian movie agony of christ is a movie literally of anguish, pain as the name agony implies. It talks about a village called ejukrom where human beings were used for sacrifices by the priestess of the land to appease the gods. She played the wife of the bisexual man, who upon finding his husband in the hotel room cheating with his fellow man went into a state of shock. Majid michel acted in the blockbuster movie agony of christ which earned. Home remedy videos movies jobs in ghana radio contact again. Home for nigerian nollywood and ghanaian movies on youtube where we serve.
His supporting role in frank rajahs somewhere in africa 2 earned him a nomination at the nollywood and african film critics awards nafca, 3 and ghana movie awards. Modern nigerian cinemas most prolific auteur is chico ejiro, who directed over 80 films in a 5year period and brags that he can complete production on a movie in as little as three days. After posting the photo, prince david captioned it it has been elohim from day 1 never get it twisted without elohim we. Also, this is where the guards found jesus because of judas betrayal.
Majid michel 22 september 1980 is a ghanaian actor. Agony of a king season 3 new movie 2019 latest nigerian nollywood movie full hd ghanasummary ghana, nigeria movies. In 2008, michel starred as the lead role in the film agony of the christ, which received seven nominations at the africa movie academy awards in 2009. Biography, movies and net worth of a ghanaian actor. Entertainment venus drops agony of the christ tonight. He received nominations for best actor in a leading role at the africa movie. He has been nominated once for best actor in a lead role at the ghana movie awards, and four times for best actor in a supporting role, at the ghana movie awards, africa movie academy awards, and the africa magic viewers choice awards.
Please subscribe for the hottest, latest and most exciting free kumawood twi, akan and asante ghallywood movies and films. The photo has reminded fans and movie lovers of the first time a ghanaian played the role of jesus christ in a movie. Taking his roles in movies like agony of christ and shirley frimpongmansos a sting in a tale, for instance, majid is, in one respect, seen as a manofgod and in another breath, a selfdenying person who jumps to the rescue of his friends in needy. She is a recipient of four africa magic viewers choice awards. Kofi adjorlolo born march 23, 1956, in keta is a ghanaian actor and producer.
On the demonization and discrimination of akan and yoruba. Africa movie academy awards 2009 agony of the christ. An unassuming villagers were treated as hostiles in the. Frankly, i checked out the trailer and thought it may be like all the other traditional movies that venusaa productions have been trying to pull. Majid michel and nadia buari at the premiere of agony of the christ which came off last friday at the national theatre. Jesus agony in the garden through satans extreme torture.
I never really enjoyed the whole lets speak in english though the film is set in a ghanaian village type movies. Jesus christ explains his agony in the garden of gethsemane, thus i was already tempted in the desert i. Michel began featuring in nollywood movies when ghanas abdul salam mumuni of venus films signed a contract which involved introducing ghanaian actors into the mainstream nollywood film industry. Yvonne okoro have featured in the following movies. Agony of christ is a 2009 ghanaian film directed by frank rajah arase. The movie is educating and it shows the power of god. Nadia, who hit ghana s silver screens in late 2005 via the tv series games people play, has been nominated for the best. He was saved by some christians who trained him in the knowledge of christianity and he became born again. When abdul salam mumuni, chief executive officer ceo of venus films, started his career as a movie marketer, little did he know that he. The film received 7 nominations at the africa movie academy awards in 2009.
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