{"id":428732,"date":"2025-10-31T20:47:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/10\/31\/official-trailer-for-king-of-t%c9%9bma-marks-a-milestone-in-ghanaian-cinema\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T20:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:47:25","slug":"official-trailer-for-king-of-t%c9%9bma-marks-a-milestone-in-ghanaian-cinema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/10\/31\/official-trailer-for-king-of-t%c9%9bma-marks-a-milestone-in-ghanaian-cinema\/","title":{"rendered":"Official trailer for &#8216;King of T\u025bma&#8217; marks a milestone in Ghanaian cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The official trailer for King of T\u025bma, Ghana\u2019s first feature film made entirely in and about the city of Tema, has been released. <\/p>\n<p>The film, directed and produced by Kobina de Graft-Johnson, represents a significant step forward for Ghana\u2019s film industry and for Tema\u2019s growing creative community.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by Anibok Studios in association with Organized Khaoz Productions, King of T\u025bma is described as a gritty crime drama exploring loyalty, betrayal, and redemption in an urban landscape where ambition often collides with faith and survival.<\/p>\n<p>According to director Kobina de Graft-Johnson, the project seeks to extend Ghana\u2019s storytelling tradition while giving voice to new perspectives from Tema. \u201cTema has always been a city of builders,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow we\u2019re building our stories on screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>King of T\u025bma is the first feature film to be conceived, written, directed and produced by a native of Tema. <\/p>\n<p>The production celebrates authenticity and community collaboration, echoing Ghana\u2019s cinematic heritage shaped by pioneers like Kwaw Ansah.<\/p>\n<p>Media personality Ivy Prosper described the trailer as \u201craw, authentic storytelling from Tema to the world,\u201d noting the film\u2019s grounded approach and emotional realism.<\/p>\n<p>The film features a blend of Ghana\u2019s seasoned actors and emerging talents, including Fred Amugi, Kingsley Yamoah, David \u201cBig Tim\u201d Osabutey, Kweku Elliott, Mynna Otoo, Melvin Dain and Naya Pratt.<\/p>\n<p>The film will premiere first in Tema with an exclusive screening at Avalon Gardens, Community 25, on Thursday, November 7, 2025, followed by a red-carpet event at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, on Friday, November 14, 2025. <\/p>\n<p>Additional screenings will take place the same day at Silverbird Cinemas, West Hills Mall.<\/p>\n<p>Filmed entirely in Tema, King of T\u025bma captures the pulse and spirit of the industrial city, portraying characters whose choices test the limits of loyalty and faith. <\/p>\n<p>The film aims to highlight both the challenges and resilience that define everyday life in Ghana\u2019s port city.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tragedy as farmer drowns while seeking loan to send child to SHS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"SPQ-37mKx9M\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tragedy as farmer drowns while seeking loan to send child to SHS | Asemsebe\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SPQ-37mKx9M?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><i>The wait is over! The GhanaWeb Excellence Awards 2025 is officially launched. Let&#8217;s Celebrate impact, innovation and excellence across Ghana.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nWho deserves to be honoured this year?<\/i><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nNominate now \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/ghanaweb.com\/ghanaexcellenceawards\/nominate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The official trailer for King of T\u025bma, Ghana\u2019s first feature film made entirely in and about the city of Tema, has been released. The film, directed and produced by Kobina de Graft-Johnson, represents a significant step forward for Ghana\u2019s film industry and for Tema\u2019s growing creative community. 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