No Man of God Premiere
The No Man of God premiere gets under way tonight, Friday, November 13, at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, as Majid Michel leads a cast that includes Adjetey Anang, James Gardiner and Nikki Samonas in a home-grown action-thriller about a former soldier turned pastor who is forced back into his violent past. According to 3News, the film will screen at the arena from Friday to Sunday, November 15.
Quick Facts
- Film: No Man of God, a Ghanaian action-thriller presented by Kornerstonez Productions
- Venue: Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra
- Dates: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, with shows at 6pm and 8pm each night
- Tickets: Regular tickets cost GH¢120; reservations via *713*9000#
- Lead cast: Majid Michel, Adjetey Anang, James Gardiner, Nikki Samonas, Gadede Segbefia and Bamike Olawunmi
- Director/producer: Ampong K. Kwakye
Watch: Official Trailer for No Man of God
The official trailer for the film, shared on YouTube by BizMedia, gives a first look at the action ahead of the Bukom screenings.
What No Man of God Is About
Majid Michel plays Michael, a former special forces soldier who has left combat behind and now serves as a pastor in Accra.
His quiet new life is disrupted when his old comrades track him down. They want the coordinates of hidden natural minerals, and to get them, they use a family from his church as bait.
The situation forces Michael to face the life he walked away from. The film’s tagline sums up the central question: “Can a man truly leave violence behind?”
Adjetey Anang Plays the Villain
Adjetey Anang takes on the role of Sam, the film’s main antagonist. When the project was launched, Graphic Showbiz reported that the actor spoke about playing a darker and more intense character than audiences are used to seeing from him.
The film reunites Anang with Majid Michel, his co-star in the popular movie Things We Do For Love, according to 3News.
The Rest of the Cast
James Gardiner appears as Sampson, Nikki Samonas plays Bob, Gadede Segbefia is Afia, and Nigerian actress Bamike Olawunmi plays Yaa.
At the film’s launch, the announced cast also included Maame Serwaa, Peter Ritchie, David Dontoh and Ato Ghartey, Graphic Showbiz reported.
Why Majid Michel Took the Role
Majid Michel, who has spoken openly about his faith over the years, said the faith-centred theme of the story was what drew him to the project, according to Graphic Showbiz’s report from the film’s launch.
The role pairs that theme with a physically demanding action part, a combination that has been central to the film’s promotion. Readers may recall the actor’s earlier comments clarifying that he has never been to Bible school despite media reports describing him as a pastor.
The Team Behind the No Man of God Premiere
No Man of God is presented by Kornerstonez Productions and directed and produced by Ampong K. Kwakye. Felix Appiah Ankuma and veteran actress Akofa Edjeani Asiedu serve as executive producers, according to the film’s official website as cited by 3News.
The production company’s first feature film, The Groomsmen, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.
When the project was unveiled at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, Graphic Showbiz reported a production budget of over $100,000, with plans to premiere in Ghana first before taking the film to Nigeria and South Africa. Talks with streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime and Tubi, were said to be ongoing at the time.
“I’m working with a trusted team; people I believe in and I know they’ll make this vision a reality,” Kwakye said at the launch, adding that he “can’t wait for Ghana to see what we’re bringing.”
An Earlier Preview at UPSA
The film has been building momentum for months. In May, a No Man of God concert and book launch at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) auditorium featured a live cinematic preview, with Nikki Samonas earning a standing ovation for her performance, GhanaWeb reported.
Adjetey Anang said at the time that the accompanying book was written to revive the culture of reading among Ghanaians, with plans to tour schools and turn literature books into plays.
A Big Weekend for Ghanaian Cinema
Choosing the Bukom Boxing Arena, a venue better known for fight nights and concerts, signals the producers’ ambition to turn the screening into a major public event rather than a regular cinema release.
The premiere also comes amid wider debate about how Ghanaian films can win back local audiences, a concern filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso raised recently when she questioned what Ghanaians want from local films. Actress Jackie Appiah has also urged the industry to learn from Nollywood.
Movie lovers in Accra have three nights to catch No Man of God at Bukom, with two screenings each evening through Sunday. How audiences respond this weekend could shape the film’s road to Nigeria, South Africa and streaming platforms.
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