Nana Ama McBrown has revealed that her upcoming movie, Ama, was written and filmed entirely in Twi, with no English dialogue.
Speaking on Cruise Control with Mercury Quaye and Maame Adwoa Akotaah on Hitz FM, McBrown said the entire script was written in Twi and actors were expected to follow the dialogue throughout the production.
She explained that the decision was part of the creative direction of the movie and was meant to help tell the story in an authentic Ghanaian language.
“It’s a typical Ghanaian movie with no single dot of English. The script was scripted in Twi. We went according to the dialogues as in the lines of the script. We never compromised on that,” she said.
McBrown said the movie tells the story of a young girl with dreams and aspirations whose parents try to make decisions for her instead of guiding her.
“The story is about a young girl who has a vision, but sometimes your parents want you to do what they want, forgetting that they need to guide you and not impose their decisions on you,” she said.
According to McBrown, Ama touches on issues such as forced marriage, honesty, tradition, parental guidance and the laws of the country.
She also revealed that the movie features mostly new actors, with herself and actor-comedian Dr Likee being the only well-known faces in the cast.
“One thing I love about the movie is that it has new faces, myself and Likee are the only popular faces in the movie,” she said.
McBrown explained that her decision to give new actors an opportunity was influenced by the chance she received when she was starting her own career.
She recalled that Miracle Films gave her an opportunity in 2001, which helped her begin her journey in the Ghanaian film industry.
“I had the opportunity 25 years ago in 2001 from Miracle Films and I am always proud talking about him,” she said.
“I want somebody to feel that way about me too,” she added.
Ama is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of activities marking McBrown’s 25th anniversary in Ghana’s entertainment industry.
