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Joselyn Dumas

Actress and producer who called for investor funding of Ghana's film industry at the 2026 Creative Economy Summit.

2026-05-112026-10-22

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Frimpong-Manso praised the cast’s commitment, mentioning Joselyn Dumas, Anita Erskine, George Quaye, Mawuli Gavor, David Dontoh and Omari Dwamena. …

    ‘Probably our funniest film yet’ – Shirley Frimpong-Manso on ‘Agency for the Dead’
  3. September 2026
  4. Daily Guide

    … The cast features a mix of veteran actors and younger talents, including Augustine Abbey, popularly known as IdiKoko, Lydia Forson, Joselyn Dumas, Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, Adjetey Anang, Kwame Dzokoto, Fela Makafui, Kojo Boakye Priscilla Ahiable, Araba Sedufia and British-born G …

    Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Peter Sedufia Unveil Three-Film ‘The 70 Slate’
  5. Joy Online

    … It features actors such as Adjetey Anang, Joselyn Dumas, Fella Makafui, Kwame Dzokoto, Naa Ashorkor, Augustine Abbey, Lydia Forson and Andrew Adote-Tandoh, among others. …

    Sparrow Studios, OldFilm Productions launch three movies for Ghana at 70
  6. July 2026
  7. Daily Guide

    Joselyn Dumas Ghanaian actress and producer, Joselyn Dumas, has called on investors to step in and fund the local film industry, saying lack of capital is the biggest challenge holding Ghanaian creatives back. …

    Lack Of Funding Has Stalled Movie Industry – Joselyn Dumas
  8. The Chronicle

    … Smith, actress and filmmaker Joselyn Dumas, television director Rochelle Ramis, Paul Garns, President of Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Filmworks, global media strategist Kwon Fung and Cedra Smith, founder of 6inLine and former Head of Essence Studios. …

    U.S, Ghana Push Creative Economy As Investment Frontier
  9. June 2026
  10. Daily Guide

    … Style icons including Nana Akua Addo, Jackie Appiah, Joselyn Dumas, Selassie Ibrahim, and Ahuofe Patricia drew attention with standout looks. …

    Charlie Dior Lists Best, Worst Dressed At Ghana Movie Awards
  11. Business & Financial Times

    … The judging panel features Majid Michel, an award-winning actor; Joselyn Dumas, an acclaimed actress, television host and producer; Kobby Addai, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Noldith; and Seyi Banigbe the creative force behind Cooking with Gamechangers, …

    From Nigeria to Ghana: ‘Cooking with Gamechangers’ hits the screens
  12. Entertainment figures gather to mourn actress Beverly Afaglo

    1. The Chronicle

      … Among the notable screen icons and public figures present to bid their final respects were: John Dumelo, Selassie Ibrahim, Nikki Samonas, Gloria Osei Sarfo, Vivian Jill Lawrence, Roselyn Ngissah, Portia Asare, Pascal Amanfo, Salinko, Joselyn Dumas, Vicky Zugah, Kalybos, Eunice Ba …

      Tears flow at Tema as showbiz stars light torches for Beverly Afaglo
    2. Joy Online

      … Among the notable screen icons and public figures present to bid their final respects were: John Dumelo, Selassie Ibrahim, Nikki Samonas, Gloria Osei Sarfo, Vivian Jill Lawrence, Roselyn Ngissah, Portia Asare, Pascal Amanfo, Salinko, Joselyn Dumas, Vicky Zugah, Kalybos, Eunice Ba …

      Tears flow at Tema as showbiz stars light torches for Beverly Afaglo
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … Let’s consider, for example, Joselyn Dumas’ rise to fame in the late 2000s. From her memorable performances in Sparrow Productions films to her stylish presence on The One Show on the iconic Viasat1 channel, she quickly became one of the most recognisable faces in Ghanaian entert …

    TGMA: Ghana’s real entertainment crisis is the death of stardom
Culture

Shirley Frimpong-Manso touts Agency for the Dead as funniest film

The News

Film producer Shirley Frimpong-Manso describes her latest production, Agency for the Dead, as a light-hearted, comedy-focused take on ghost stories that draws on Ghanaian myths and childhood memories. She said the film aims to entertain while offering irony and nostalgia tied to familiar Ghanaian beliefs about ghosts.

23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Shirley Frimpong-Manso touts Agency for the Dead as funniest film

    Film producer Shirley Frimpong-Manso describes her latest production, Agency for the Dead, as a light-hearted, comedy-focused take on ghost stories that draws on Ghanaian myths and childhood memories. She said the film aims to entertain while offering irony and nostalgia tied to familiar Ghanaian beliefs about ghosts.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Filmmakers unveil three-film slate for Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Award-winning filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Peter Sedufia have unveiled "The 70 Slate," a three-film project celebrating Ghana's 70th Independence anniversary. The films—scheduled for December 2026, July 2027, and December 2027—will explore themes of identity, culture, migration and history while aiming to revive Ghana's cinema culture and attract diaspora audiences.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sparrow Studios, OldFilm announce three films for Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Sparrow Studios and OldFilm Productions have launched three films to commemorate Ghana's 70th independence anniversary in 2027: The Return of Makunse (December 2026), Nkrumah's Red, Gold and Green (July 2027), and a remake of I Told You So (December 2027), each exploring migration, independence history, and contemporary storytelling.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Actress Joselyn Dumas calls for film industry investment

    Speaking at the Creative Economy Summit, actress and producer Joselyn Dumas has urged investors to fund Ghana's film industry, citing lack of capital as the primary obstacle. She noted that filmmakers have turned to self-funding due to high bank loan interest rates of 40%, and argued that investors should consider the cultural impact of film alongside financial returns.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. U.S., Ghana prioritize creative economy growth and structured investment

    Stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana say the creative industry must develop a structured economic ecosystem with policies supporting intellectual property protection, contract enforcement, and production financing to attract investment and create jobs. The United States has identified Ghana's creative economy as a driver of economic growth and bilateral cooperation, while Ghana's Diaspora Affairs Office urges a shift from celebrating artistic talent to building institutions needed for commercialization.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Fashion critic ranks best and worst dressed at Ghana Movie Awards

    Fashion critic Charlie Dior reviewed red carpet looks from the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards, naming Yvonne Nelson and Nana Akua Addo as best dressed. Dior praised Nelson's Hagans-designed red gown, noting the styling worked best with her natural hair and lace styling, describing it as elegant and commanding.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Nigerian cooking show 'Cooking with GameChangers' launches in Ghana

    The Nigerian educational cooking television show "Cooking with GameChangers" has premiered in Ghana, airing on TV3, Onua TV, DSTV Africa Magic Family, and B2G Network on YouTube for 18 weeks. The show combines cooking competitions with personal storytelling about accomplished achievers and their success.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. Showbiz stars gather in Tema to honour late actress Beverly Afaglo

    Movie stars, musicians, and fans gathered at a one-week remembrance vigil for late actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah in Tema on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to celebrate her legacy and offer condolences to her grieving family and industry colleagues.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Entertainment figures gather to mourn actress Beverly Afaglo

    A one-week vigil for late actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah was held at an events centre in Tema on Saturday, May 30, 2026, drawing a large attendance of movie stars, musicians, and fans to celebrate her legacy and support her grieving husband, Eugene Baah.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana's entertainment crisis rooted in industry structure, not production quality

    After the Telecel Ghana Music Awards drew criticism for production issues, a Joy Online opinion piece argues the real problem is not stage design or camera work, but Ghana's lack of a fully functioning entertainment industry structure strong enough to sustain stardom compared to Nigeria's model.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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