A Ghanaian short film, titled ‘Koro’, which addresses the issues of mental health has been nominated for the 8th Multichoice Viewers Awards slated for May 14, 2022 in Nigeria.

‘Koro’, directed by Big Ghun, known in private life as Nicholas Tetteh, a Ghanaian Filmmaker and musician, was nominated by the African Movie and TV Giant Awards in the category of Best Short film among other competitors. 

The Multichoice Viewers Awards celebrates the efforts and talent of actors, producers, directors, and other film professionals. It is making a comeback its inability to be held in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organisers of the event, Multichoice, announced that the eight-day event leading to the awards gala night would begin on May 7,2022. 

Aside this nomination, ‘Koro’ has earned more than eight nominations at various international film festivals and is still in competition with other major films in many award schemes across the globe.

“Koro” has been selected at many film festivals including, Lake International Film Festival (Kenya), African Film Festival (Atlanta, USA), African International Horror Film Festival (Nigeria), Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) Ghana, African Film Festival in Uganda and won best thriller short film at the Robinson International Film Festival in America.

Thirty-three categories were announced last Saturday during a live stream hosted by Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong.

To vote for Koro to win the best short film fans are to visit the awards scheme website dstv.com.

By Alfred Nii Ardey Ankrah