Lydia Forson

2026-05-112026-11-03

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November 2026
2 NovDaily Guide
… The ceremony took place at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Saturday, October 31, with veteran actress Maame Dokono, Nana Ama McBrown, Lydia Forson, Kalsum Sinare and actor and politician, John Dumelo, among those who gathered to honour her memory. …
Grace Nortey Laid To Rest As Actors Pay Last Respects
September 2026
29 SeptJoy Online
… At this year’s ceremony, Nortey competed in the Screen Icon of the Year, Movies category alongside established names including Jessica Larnyo, Amanda Jissih, Roselyn Ngissah, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Kwadwo Nkansah Liwin and Aaron Adatsi. …
Jeffrey Nortey wins Screen Icon of the Year again at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
15 SeptJoy Online
… The film also features Lydia Forson, Jude Kurankyie, Alhassan Fadila and other Ghanaian actors. …
Zjili: Ghanaian Dagbani-language film premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
10 SeptDaily 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’
8 SeptJoy 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
July 2026
13 JulDaily Guide
Lydia Forson Ghanaian actress and outspoken commentator, Lydia Forson, has condemned the Cape Coast Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), George Justice Arthur, over a sanitation exercise that saw sick people being asked to leave a pharmacy. …
Lydia Forson Slams Cape Coast MCE Over ‘Reckless’ Sanitation Day Pharmacy Raid
1 JulJoy Online
… Apart from celebrities such as Lydia Forson and a few others who have consistently spoken up on social issues, many of our celebrities here in Ghana often remain quiet when it comes to national conversations. …
Accra Floods: It’s not a they problem, it’s our problem- We must learn to speak up regardless
June 2026
22 JunDaily Guide
Lydia Forson and dad This year’s Father’s Day took a different turn as Ghanaians traded traditional greetings for heartfelt tributes, flooding social media to applaud the sacrifices and accomplishments of fathers. …
Ghanaians Celebrate Dads On Social Media
18 JunDaily Guide
… Journalist Manasseh Azure wrote: “Can South Africa’s Vice President ever dance like this at the World Cup?” Actress Lydia Forson posted a clip of the moment and captioned it: “This was my favorite moment…” Ghana’s leading content creator Kwadwo Sheldon shared his video with the c …
Veep’s Dance Moves Warms Hearts at BlackStars World Cup Tournament
May 2026
11 MayJoy Online
… In much the same way, Lydia Forson cultivated a presence that felt both refreshing and revolutionary. …
TGMA: Ghana’s real entertainment crisis is the death of stardom

Culture

Veteran actress Grace Nortey laid to rest in Accra

The News

Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey, who died on August 26 at age 89, was laid to rest at a funeral service at the State House forecourt in Accra on October 31, attended by hundreds of mourners including prominent figures from entertainment and politics. Nortey was widely regarded as a pioneering figure in Ghana's acting industry, with a career spanning theatre, television, film and radio.

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Veteran actress Grace Nortey laid to rest in Accra
Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey, who died on August 26 at age 89, was laid to rest at a funeral service at the State House forecourt in Accra on October 31, attended by hundreds of mourners including prominent figures from entertainment and politics. Nortey was widely regarded as a pioneering figure in Ghana's acting industry, with a career spanning theatre, television, film and radio.
18 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 29 September

Jeffrey Nortey wins Screen Icon of the Year for second consecutive year
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has retained his Screen Icon of the Year title at the 8th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held on September 26, 2026, in New Jersey, winning the award for the second year in a row.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Ghanaian Dagbani-language film premieres at Toronto festival
Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood & the Burdens of Excess, directed by Christine Boateng and Hajara Musah Chambas, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14, 2026, as the first Ghanaian feature-length film in Dagbani to premiere at a major international film festival. The film explores sisterhood, migration, forced marriage and the lives of female head porters in Accra.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

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

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 →

Monday 13 July

Actress Lydia Forson criticises Cape Coast MCE sanitation pharmacy raid
Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has condemned Cape Coast Metropolitan Chief Executive George Justice Arthur over a sanitation exercise that forced sick people to leave a pharmacy, calling it reckless and criticising officials for prioritising optics and social media validation over public welfare and access to healthcare.
13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 1 July

Ghanaians must speak up on national issues regardless of stigma
Following Monday's flooding in Accra that displaced thousands, an opinion piece argues that influential voices—particularly celebrities—must engage in national conversations before, during, and after disasters, not merely offer post-event donations or solidarity posts, as silence on social issues undermines the country's collective response.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

Ghanaians honour fathers with social media tributes on Father's Day
This year's Father's Day saw Ghanaians sharing heartfelt tributes on social media, celebrating the sacrifices of fathers and expressing gratitude to men who have played significant roles in their lives. The celebration reflects an evolved view of fatherhood, moving beyond traditional roles of provider and disciplinarian to include emotional support, active parenting, and mentorship.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 18 June

Vice President celebrates as Black Stars beat Panama 1-0
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang's celebratory dance moves at Ghana's 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Panama in Toronto went viral on social media, drawing admiration from journalists and content creators. Caleb Yernkyi scored the winning goal in the 11th minute.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 11 May

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 →