The years have come and gone...

The years have come and gone, and yet again, here we are. A brand new year.

We told our old selves the old year would be better. Indeed, we promised ourselves to be better. Be better. Be great. Of course, we were under the spell of the New Year's resolutions.

But as has happened in several years past, the old year also came past. Like before, without much to it's credit, other than piling in its wake, more disappointments.

Soon, we might look upon our wrinkled faces, and only behold the lines, that would serve as traces of all our lost dreams, hopes, and aspirations. A harsh reminder of our failed resolutions.

But again, we cannot loose hope. Because that is all we have. That is what keeps us going.

And so, again, we look forward to the new year, with awakened hope. Of better days. Of improvement in our lives. Of attaining our dreams. Of getting closer to our marks. Of drawing closer to our targets. The dream job. The dream career. The dream limelight. The dream house. The dream car. The dream partner. The dream weight. The dream account balance. The dream, dream. 

In all this, should we fail, as has often happened, we will keep on living. We will keep on striving, until we get there. Until we eventually arrive. 

After all, that is what life is all about. That is what living entails. We might make it, we might not. But all is not lost. We still have another day. It's not over, until the last breathe.

Ghana’s Rare Talent-Prince Kojo-Hilton; the Artistic Genius…

Ghana’s Rare Talent-Prince Kojo-Hilton; the Artistic Genius…

Have you ever been blown away by the set design, make-up or visual effects of costume from a movie scene or stage play or any form of theatre? The excellence or brilliance and creativity, showcased in the choice, build, or setup in a stage play or movie? That scary face? That fake tattoo? That scar? The bruised faces? You come across a good art painting and are curious to know the person behind it.

Most often, we easily forget about the intelligence and amount of work that went into the scripts or set-up. We only hail the excellence in the delivery of the actors, and so readily or easily ignore the works of the actual talents behind the screen; the writer, director, cinematographer, set designer, scenic artist, and other equally important crew members.

One of such, of amazingly unbelievable talent, with the drive and motivation to go beyond the limitations of his circumstances or environment is Ghana’s very own, Prince Kojo-Hilton.

The glamour in the final stage set-up for the Tema International School’s adaptation of Beauty and the Beast- 2018

                                                    Impeccable detail in the set-up…

For a privileged few, this name rings a bell, but, the sound, does not resonate with the magnitude of his actual artistic talent or capabilities.

Prince Kojo-Hilton is an Arts Director, Production Designer, Set Designer, Scenic Painter, Graphic Artist, Make-up Effects Artist, Storyboard Illustrator, Model Maker, 3D Illusion Artist, based in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Indeed, a one-stop shop, in Ghana.

Prince Kojo-Hilton has been at his game for over fifteen (15) years, growing tremendously over the years in Ghana and beyond.

His rich display of artistic brilliance landed him his first Hollywood gig when Jean-Claude Van Damme, hand-picked him for a production in Kenya, after watching his portfolio online.

Prince has done several extensively remarkable works and collaborations with national and multinational entities in the area of movie production, stage plays and threatre, art exhibition, tutoring and mentoring, in Ghana, and beyond, leaving people bedazzled.

Popular among his works was the recent thriller, the amazing set design for the widely publicized Tema International Schools’ Beauty and the Beast threatre adaptation. This set design was easily described as the best ever seen in the country, and beyond. A real masterpiece. His display of talent and creativity left everyone spell-bound and enchanted. A real broadway experience, as judged by many.

Prince Kojo-Hilton is poised to revolutionize arts in Ghana and beyond in exploring and setting the pace for the extent to which creativity and natural talent could be harnessed, nurtured, and developed.

Absolutely stunning and fascinating stage design

A real masterpiece

Special Effects Make-up for popular musician, Edem's sensational music video 'Nyedzilo.'

A set-up  for a studio program

Prince Kojo-Hilton is also responsible for several television station studio designs and set-ups in Ghana.

He is also the brain behind several media events stage set-ups. When it comes to music video set designs, he is the real deal.

Other works by the Artist includes:

A set for a stage play: ‘Men Don Die,’ 2018-Accra International Conference Center

Master of the art of 3D with this incredible 3D image of Spiderman

For the ardent arts lover, you will find his creativity sizzling. Indeed, each work by this artist, is a real masterpiece, never done, but yet to be done, and again, never seen, but yet to be seen.

                                                    Master of the art of 3D Illusion

The Infamous Throne of Mics at the 2016 edition of Ghana Meets Naija

3D image from Netflix’s original series, ‘Sense8,’ 2014, by yours truly

 

If you are already a fan, or you find Prince Kojo-Hilton intriguing or fascinating, check him out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Reach him on Facebook as Prince Kojo-Hilton and on Instagram as kojohilton.

Prince Kojo-Hilton, the maestro…

Such are the hidden talents among us, whose achievements ought to be celebrated.

Article written by Anna Esi Hanson (nnhanson2@yahoo.com; esociocomm.blogspot.com)