Somewhere in Africa

Not to be confused with Nowhere in Africa or Somewhere in Afrika.

Somewhere in Africa
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Frank Rajah Arase
Written by	Frank Rajah Arase
Screenplay by	Pascal Amanfo
Produced by	Kwame Boadu
Starring	Majid Michel Martha Ankomah Eddie Nartey Kofi Adjorlolo Roselyn Ngissah
Production companies	Heroes Films Production Raj Films
Release date	July 30, 2011 (2011-07-30)
Countries	Ghana Nigeria

Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of humanity is a 2011 Ghanaian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Kofi Adjorlolo. It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards including categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects and Achievement in Make-Up. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award.[1][2][3][4][5]

Cast

• Majid Michel as General Yusuf Mombasa
• Majid Michel as Frank Leuma, Reverend Francis Jackson
• Martha Ankomah as Nivera
• Eddie Nartey as Pascal
• Kofi Adjorlolo as General Olemba
• Roselyn Ngissah as Captain Rajile
• David Dontoh as President Gabiza

Reception

Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 43% rating, praised its soundtrack, cinematography and screenplay.[6]

Awards

It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for categories: Achievement in Production Design, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Make-Up, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects, Best Young/Promising Actor, and Best Actor in a Leading Role. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award.

References

1. "Somewhere in Africa". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
2. "Ghana film Review". The Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
3. "Somewhere in Africa review". Dstv. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
4. "Somewhere in Africa". AllAfrica. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
5. "Somewhere in Africa". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
6. "Movie Review". Nollywood Reinvented. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2014.