Hugh Quarshie on Who Do You Think You Are?

Honestly, the devil is a liar. Since I started this blog just over a year ago, my computer has been under constant attack –and whilst in the past; my computer fix-it man has been able to fix every problem –my Toshiba laptop is now completely died, can you believe it? And thus I find myself unable to put everything I want to write about on my blog… Anyway, did you watch last night’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? on BBC One? It featured the ever fabulous Hugh Quarshie –and had me captivated. Relaying mainly on oral history in Ghana, Hugh’s ancestors were brought back to life –in what I can only describe as the very best episode of this fabulous series. Hugh got to meet his ‘new’ family members in the village of Abe –and we all found out that researching ancestor from African and European heritage is possible; makes interesting viewing and is the best way to learn about our history…

The journey ends happily in Holland where Hugh meets his European family –and comes across written documents and some incredible photographs that I hope will end up in his ancestral village of Abe –or some museum in Ghana one day and discovers that his great, great, great-grandfather –not only loved his African family but left them all his worldly goods in his last will and testament. Hugh’s personal journey back in time –was touching, well researched and heartwarming –and I guess reflecting many Fantes and some Ga’s ancestral history. My mother’s maiden name is Spio and I have often wondered about her family and the role the Portuguese played in her ancestry!

For more about Hugh Quarshie’s incredible journey please visit: http://www.bbcwhodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/episode/hugh-quarshie

To see some footage of Hugh Quarshie on Who Do You Think You Are? Visit: http://www.bbcwhodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/footage/8178

Entertainment: Pictures from the -Screen Nation Awards

Designer (Samata's Muse), singer and socialite Samata Angel looking fabulous......


Naomi Harris walked away with the Female Performance in TV (for Poppy Shakespeare)

Matthew Mensah, Madonna Momoh and Charles Thompson (Founder of Screen Nation Awards)

Presenter Ama K Abebrese & Sierra Leonean Director Madonna Momoh and guests..


The Screen Nation Awards are a celebration of the achievements of black people working in film and television in the UK, and overseas -and it's founder Charles Thompson is an incredibly inspirational character. Many of you would have seen this Ghanaian brother on OBE TV (UK based Ghanaian owned cable television channel) or at award ceremonies -inspiring all those around him. Charles Thompson, is an Independent Producer with 18 years' experience in the UK film and television industry and also, the co-founder of the BFM Film Festival.

One of the biggest events in any glamorous, Ghanaian Princess' social calender; -the Screen Nation Awards was unfortunately hit by the credit crunch and -this event was the re-scheduled 2008 Awards, but it was still glamorous (and one of the this years hottest tickets). It was a good night for all, especially for the Ghanaian glitterati. Favourite Male TV Star (Public voting) went 'our' dashing, Hugh Quarshie, - UK’s number one rapper Sway entertained the crowd and the event ended with a high-profile charity fashion show, -Catwalk the World (co founded by the gorgeous -Matthew Mensah). To Check out the glamourati and the fashionati -and for more information on the Screen Nation Awards -visit: www.screennation.co.uk)...