ENTERTAINMENT
Artiste Profile: Meet Zenock, The Young Creative Who Is Taking Animation In Africa A Step Further
Young and talented animation music video producer and director, Zenock Gyimah-Amponsah, has always mentioned that he wants many Ghanaian creatives to invest more in the country’s animation industry.
As the years go by, he looks forward to having an all-star animation team in Ghana that will produce many animation music videos and movies.
Known as ZENKS, Zenock Gyimah-Amponsah is a graduate of the National Film and Television Institute of Ghana (NAFTI) who majored in Animation.
Following his love for video production, Zenock soon after he graduated from NAFTI ventured into the production of music animation videos for artistes in the country.
The animator for the past seven year has been involved in the production of animation videos for local artistes, helping to boost the animation industry in Ghana.
“I have been working in animation field for the past 7 years now. I have collaborated with various individuals in the animation and multimedia field of which some of the works gained international recognition and awards. I currently run an animation studio name ANIMATE 24”.
A few weeks ago, the chief executive officer of US-based Gavali Music contacted Zenock to produce animation video Charles Fanti, artiste on the record label to promote his song titled “Sake Of Love”.
Some of my notable works include EDEM (animated short which gained 10 international nominations), Tales of Nazir and We do Som (animated some of the characters), Blakk Rasta’s Mallam Tonga Animated music video and a host of others.
Today in Ghana, there are very few animation studios, but the country’s animation industry is beginning to grow gradually, with a subtle increase in the number of animators and animated music video. Zenock is one of the animators setting the pace for a greater animation industry in Ghana.
Zenock Gyimah-Amponsah has promised to lead a campaign which targets youths or the younger generation to take up animation.
For him, the dream is to see Ghana where there are many young creatives passionate about the art and producing animation music videos and films to promote Ghanaian music and culture.
In a candid conversation on Kingdom 107.7 FM’s Evening Vibes, Shatana, a celebrated Ghanaian singer and philanthropist, shed light on the entertainment industry’s unspoken challenges.
Shatana recounted her early days in the industry, revealing a pivotal encounter with media personality, Delay. Despite being advised to leverage her physical appearance for success, Shatana remained resolute in her values.
Shatana’s experience highlights the industry’s darker side, where emerging artists face immense pressure to compromise their integrity.
With unwavering conviction, Shatana urged aspiring artists to prioritize their artistic vision and values.
“Stay true to yourself, your craft, and God’s direction,” she emphasized. “Success built on integrity lasts forever.”
Watch the interview from below.
Ghanaian stand-up comedian, Lekzy DeComic, has named comedienne Jacinta Ocansey as running mate for his upcoming comedy special, ‘The New False.’
Jacinta will be playing a supporting role to Lekzy whose comedy event comes off September 28, 2024 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra.
The name of the show, ‘The New False’ is a parody of the new political movement, The New Force, led by business magnate Nana Kwame Bediako.
Following the model of the unveiling of Nana Kwame Bediako as a Presidential Aspirant, Lekzy mounted masked images in town prior to the announcement of his comedy show. This generated conversations with most people suggesting it could be another political figure.
The New False comedy show promises to be his biggest and most hilarious comedy event in the history of Ghana’s arts and pop culture.
With this show, Lekzy and his production hub, 2Cute Entertainment intend to douse the political tension in the country with humour.
‘The New False’ comedy special will not just make people laugh but to also drum home some of the pressing needs of the Ghanaian citizenry in a witty and non-provocative fashion.
Lekzy has won the hearts of people with his comedy specials such as ‘Too Cute to be Mute 1k’, ‘Too Cute to be Mute (Amplified Edition) and ‘CanPAIN MESSage.’
In Ghana, he has performed at high-profile events like Laughline Comedy Show, Easter Comedy Show, Comedy Fiesta, MMC Live, Night of Laughs and Music, Romanus Incomplete, Journey to the West, among others.
Lekzy’s hard work has also taken him outside the country to perform at comedy shows such as Bloemfontein International Comedy Festival, Extreme Comedy Wednesday – Hosted by Thabiso Mhlongo & Bexta Jolly Cool, Weekly Comedy Show, Monday Night Comedy @ Six Cockta, Coming from Africa – Columbus USA and Go Bananas Comedy Club
USA – GH Memorial Holiday Party in the United States of America.
He has won a number of awards including the Best Comedy Special award with ‘CanPAIN MESSage’ at the 2024 Ghana Comedy Awards.
Tickets for The New False are selling at GHS 150 (regular) and GHS 250 (VIP). They can be purchased via shortcode *714*800# or via https://veetickets.com/ev/BuyTicket/1761
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