‘Checkmate’ revolves around a young man, Kwame who has made all the right moves in his life; a good job, a beautiful devoted wife, an adorable child, and an impending promotion as a senior customs officer at the airport. But what seems like a typical guys’ hangout on a weekend away from home in the company of his new friend and mentor, Kiki turns out to be a bad move with dire consequences for Kwame. After losing a game of Chess, he succumbs to a bet to seduce the attractive, sexy Caroline.

The consequence of his dirty forgotten weekend later pops up threatening to destroy everything he so dearly loves. But the games only begin when he realizes that Caroline’s demand for his love is nothing compared to the demands of a drug lord who will do anything to get Kwame’s assistance in smuggling drugs out of the country. With his entire life hanging on a thread, Kwame must try to win the game or risk losing everything.

‘Checkmate’ promises to thrill viewers with its suspense-filled plot, clever use of audiovisuals and a gratifying interpretation of characters by an impressive cast of both new and old faces.

It is written and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, starring Nadia Buari, K.S.M, Ekow Blankson, Naa Ashorkor and introducing Senanu Gbedawo.

Yes, the Hollywood styled love affair between Ghanaian movie superstar Nadia Buari and Chelsea footballer, Michael Essien is alive and brewing. The couple may not be Posh and Beck but they have certainly received their share of media attention for their highly publicised relationship.

Contrary to recent publications that the two had gone their separate ways, the couple were recently spotted together fidgeting and holding hands during the Ghana Fashion Week. I have got the photos to prove it! Nothing says “we are still together” than this. LOL! According to the publications, friends of Michael Essien had hinted that the Chelsea and Ghana National Team player would soon walk his bride down the isle but categorically stated that it wouldn’t be Nadia walking on that isle.

In other Essien related stories, ex-girlfriend claims that the football star cheated on her 30 times whiles they were still dating. Perhaps the footballer is takes the term ‘player’ too serious. LOL!

Vashti Jones was (aka Cecily, Nanayah) was born on April 17, 1980 in Liberia. She was in Ghana finishing the shoot of her new movie “Playing Games“, with co-stars Van Vicker, Jackie Appiah, and Nadia Buari. The movie is scheduled to be released next month. She cameoed in three other Ghanian movies while she was there.

She played the leading role in “Chosen Paths“, a script that she had written, and was leading the charge against HIV/AIDS with her foundation “The Vashti Jones Foundation”. She also was passionate about helping orphans. “Chosen Paths” was based on a true story and focused on the effect of HIV/AIDS in the African-American community.

Rest In Peace Vashti Jones. You will be sorely missed!