SENYA BERAKU

 Senya Akumase Festival Set to Kick Off on August 22nd. The Senya Akumase Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, will take place from August 22nd to August 28th.  The Senya Akumase Festival, has a rich history dating back to the community's historical famine and the ancestors' agricultural achievements that brought an end to the affliction. Over the years, the festival has evolved into a grand celebration of bumper harvest, showcasing the community's rich cultural heritage. This year's celebration promises to be an exciting experience, with a packed schedule of events and activities. The festival will begin with the Akumase Commencement Parade and Cleanup Exercises by the youth on Thursday, August 22nd, followed by the Dentiwo Odusora Kusum (Carrying of Deity) event in the evening. Over the next few days, attendees can look forward to various events, including the Dentiwo Path Clearing, Ataa Kwesi Ndaase (Children's Festival), and Dentiwo Warrior ...

  Senya Beraku Legends Series by Abeiku Okai. Episode 001 SENYA BERAKU'S CINEMATIC LUMINARY: The Legacy of ATO KWAMENA YANNEY Snr.  Ato Kwamina Yanney Snr, also known as Ato Yanney, was born on January 22, 1933, in Senya Beraku, Central Region, Ghana. He was a pioneering figure in the Ghanaian film industry, having studied screenplay writing and directing at the London School of Film Technique and obtaining a degree in film critique and appreciation. Ato further honed his skills at the Feature and Documentary Film Studios in Poland. Before venturing into filmmaking, he worked as a local recruit at the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom and wrote short stories broadcasted on BBC Home Service, such as "The Ominous Sneeze" and "It Came from Heaven." Returning to Ghana in 1963, he joined the Ghana Film Industry Corporation and eventually became the head of production. Ato was instrumental in the establishment of the National Film and Television Institute (N...