Channel One TV on Friday, February 20, rolled out its latest original television series, The Blanksons, at a colourful premiere held at its Tesano premises in the Greater Accra Region.
The event attracted a large crowd of industry stakeholders, film enthusiasts, and members of the cast and crew, all of whom applauded the station for investing in another large scale local production. Many described the project as a bold step toward revitalising Ghana’s family oriented television content.
Producer and Director Victoria Delali Dogbe said the series blends humour and drama to mirror the realities of everyday Ghanaian life.
“It’s about love, conflict, ambition, and the unspoken tensions in many homes. Audiences will see themselves in the characters they will laugh and reflect. Visually and emotionally, it’s grounded and authentically Ghanaian,” she noted.
Actor Kingsley Yamoah, who plays Mr. Blankson, commended the production team for its discipline and structure, revealing that 13 episodes were shot within just over two weeks.
“Everything was well organised. From logistics to welfare, they handled their part so everyone could deliver,” he said, urging other television stations to invest in similar local productions to create jobs and promote Ghanaian culture.
Ekow Daniel, cast as Uncle Ato, praised the professionalism on set, highlighting the prompt payment of actors, an issue often raised within the industry.
Film director Peter Sedufia described the series as engaging family content that arrives at the right time for Ghanaian audiences seeking relatable stories.
Movie producer Anny Araba Sedufia echoed similar sentiments, noting that local screens have recently been dominated by foreign productions.
“This feels like the kind of series that will bring back the excitement we used to have with Ghanaian TV dramas,” she said.
Filmmaker and Chairman of the Board of the National Film Authority (NFA), Ivan Quashigah, praised the script for its unpredictability and strong production value.
“You look for a good script, good acting, and strong production values, and this has all three. It keeps you guessing,” he stated.
Veteran actors Ricky Adelayitar and Augustine Abbey, popularly known as Idikoko, also commended the cast and crew, describing the production as refreshing and professionally executed.
Movie director Pascal Aka stressed the importance of promoting local content, saying the scale of publicity surrounding The Blanksons signals a renewed commitment to Ghanaian storytelling.
Actress Rhodah Okobea Ampene, who plays Mrs. Blankson, described the experience as rewarding and applauded the meticulous planning behind the project.
With anticipation building, The Blanksons is expected to begin airing soon on Channel One TV, as industry watchers hail it as a promising addition to Ghana’s growing catalogue of homegrown television productions.
