Love Brewed in the African Pot explained

Love Brewed in the African Pot
Director:	Kwaw Ansah
Runtime:	125 minutes
Country:	Ghana
Language:	English

Love Brewed in the African Pot is a 1980 Ghanaian romantic drama film directed by Kwaw Ansah. It was reportedly the first privately financed Ghanaian feature film and is considered a classic.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

The film takes place in Ghana during the colonial period. Aba Appiah, a woman born to a family of privileged settlers, falls in love with Joe Quansah, a fitting mechanic and son of a simple fisherman. Aba's father, Kofi Appiah, a retired civil servant, is opposed to their marriage, which goes against his plans for his daughter, for whom he had already chosen a husband. This family conflict leads to complex and unforeseen consequences.

Cast

• Anima Misa as Aba Appiah
• Reginald Tsiboe as Joe Quansah
• Emmanuel Agebenowu as Atta Quansah
• George Browne as Counsellor Benson
• Emmanuel Dadson as Kolo Appiah
• Jumoke Debayo as Araba Mansah

Reception

The movie received positive reviews.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Vincent Canby, "Love Brewed in the African Pot (1981)" (review), The New York Times, 25 April 1981.
2. Book: Ukadike, Nwachukwu Frank. Black African Cinema. N. Frank Ukadike. 1 May 1994. University of California Press. 9780520912366. 14 June 2017. Google Books.
3. News: 'LOVE BREWED ...', ON MIDDLE-CLASS GHANA. The New York Times. 2013-12-18.