'Checkmate' Scores huge patronage at premiere

Ghanaian film maker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso held Accra in check yet again with the premiere of her latest movie, ‘Checkmate,’ at the National Theater yesterday, April 1. With long queues of anxious patrons trooping to the first and second showings of the movie, it is safe to say that Shirley’s hold on Ghanaian movie-goers can never be ignored. View Gallery

Although ‘Checkmate’ has suffered some criticisms in the media, the response from the audience at the premiere seemed to suggest that the viewers enjoyed what they saw. The cast, comprising Nadia Buari, Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, Ekow Blankson, KSM, Senanu Gbedawo, Khareema Aguiar and Kwaku Boateng were also at the premiere for interviews, photographs and interactions with fans. Screening continues as follows:

SILVERBIRD CINEMA

From Friday April 2

KUMASI SHOWING

Date: Friday 2nd April Venue: Banquet Hall, Hotel Georgia Time: 7:00 Pm & 9:00 Pm

KNUST SHOWING

Date: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th April Time: 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm on both Days

LEGON CAMPUS SHOWING

Date: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th April, 2010.