Nikki Samonas
Actress and media personality Nikki Samonas says her part in the new Ghanaian action-thriller No Man of God fulfils a long-held wish to play an action role. Speaking at the film’s premiere in Accra on Friday, November 13, 2026, she also disclosed that she has already shot a second action movie and is starring in a fully AI-generated film alongside veteran actor Adjetey Anang.
Quick Facts
- Nikki Samonas stars in No Man of God, which premiered on Friday, November 13, 2026.
- She told GhanaWeb it is the first time she has been given an action role.
- She had to gain weight for the part, which she described as “quite daunting”.
- She says another action film she has shot will “hopefully be released next year”.
- She is also starring in a movie that is “strictly AI-generated”, featuring Adjetey Anang.
Watch: Nikki Samonas on Her Role in No Man of God
The actress spoke to GhanaWeb TV on the red carpet about landing the role.
Nikki Samonas Finally Lands an Action Role
In an interview with GhanaWeb at the premiere, Nikki said she was thrilled the moment she read the script because it offered something she had never done on screen before.
“I was so excited because, for the first time, I got the opportunity to play an action role,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to be in an action film.”
She described the part as a rare chance, saying, “This opportunity comes once in a lifetime.”
Gaining Weight for the Role
The role came with a physical demand. According to the actress, she had to put on weight for the character, something she admitted was not easy to accept.
“The only difference was that I had to gain some weight, which was quite daunting,” she said, adding, “It’s easy to gain weight but very difficult to lose it.”
Another Action Film on the Way
Nikki suggested that her performance has already opened more doors. “But the catch is that I was so good,” she said with confidence. “We’ve done another action movie, which will hopefully be released next year. So clearly, I did something good.”
She did not name the second film or its release date.
About No Man of God
No Man of God is an action-thriller led by Majid Michel, with Adjetey Anang, James Gardiner and Nikki Samonas among the cast. It premiered at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, with screenings scheduled from November 13 to November 15, 2026. Halmblog previously covered the details of the No Man of God premiere at Bukom Boxing Arena, including the cast and storyline.
Nikki Samonas on AI and Ghana’s Movie Industry
Beyond her new role, Nikki also shared her views on artificial intelligence and its growing place in filmmaking, according to GhanaWeb.
She recalled the period when the local industry was moving away from CDs, explaining that the slow transition led many people to believe the industry had collapsed.
“It took a while, and there were even rumours across the country that the movie industry was dead,” she said. “It wasn’t because it was dead, but because we were figuring out how to transition from CDs to digital platforms.”
“We Have to Figure Out How to Be Part of It”
According to the actress, AI now presents a similar test, and filmmakers must adapt rather than resist.
“Now, AI has come, and whether we like it or not, there will be competition,” she said. “There will be newer varieties and integrations, but all we have to do is figure out how to be part of it.”
She noted that the industry has already adjusted to the digital era, saying, “We’ve been able to adapt to the digital world, and we’re producing a lot of content on social media platforms.”
Her comments add to a wider conversation about the future of local cinema, including filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s recent concerns about support for Ghanaian films on YouTube.
An AI-Generated Movie With Adjetey Anang
Nikki revealed that she is part of a film made entirely with AI. “There’s also a movie I’m starring in that is strictly AI-generated, and Adjetey Anang is in it,” she said. She did not give the title of the project.
She argued that the technology is not new to filmmaking, only newly available to everyone. “AI has always been there; it’s just that it wasn’t available to the public for free,” she explained. “If you see an aircraft exploding in a movie, it’s all AI.”
“We just had to figure out how to blend the two,” she added.
Watch her full comments on AI below.
What’s Next for Nikki Samonas
With No Man of God now showing in Accra, another action film expected next year and an AI-generated project in the works, Nikki Samonas appears set for a busy stretch on screen. Her remarks also echo calls by colleagues such as Jackie Appiah, who urged Ghana to learn from Nollywood, for the local industry to keep evolving.
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