JEKA Productions "Yankee Wahala"
Season One
S1: E 1:
Social Plague Part 1
Air date: 12th February 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Cindy Bannerman is in a desperate situation. Her U.S. work visa has almost expired and none of her job interviews has panned out. She gets a phone call from Michigan, which she thinks might be from a prospective employer. Instead, it is from a high school colleague with a rather ironic request.
Starring (in order of appearance):
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Cindy), Naima Brown (Amber), and CNN Lokko (Rita Addo).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 2:
Social Plague Part 2
Air date: 19th February 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It is a few months since Rita Addo made her phone call to Cindy Bannerman. A set of surprising circumstances has Cindy Bannerman returning the favor. A long and awkward conversation opens Cindy’s eyes to the full effect of her “social plague.”
Starring (in order of appearance): CNN Lokko (Rita Addo), Elorm (Edem Atatsi, and Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Cindy)
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 3:
Prayer Warriors
Air date: 26th February 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
The story takes place a few days after the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections as members of a charismatic Ghanaian church react to the news of the final Election results.
Starring (in order of appearance):
CNN Lokko (Esi), Adelaide Atatsi (Jenny), Danny Richter (Pastor), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Fiifi), & Edem Atatsi (Moses).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 4:
The Marriage Ban
Air date: 4th March 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Carol and Jamil are a month away from their wedding. Everything seems on track until Carol’s parents learn that Jamil’s country of origin is one of the countries under the U.S. travel ban.
Starring (in order of appearance):
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Carol), CNN Lokko (Mother), and Eric Ampaw (Daddy).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 5:
Kokoorkor
Air date: 12th March 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
What is in a knock?
Rosemary, Daphne and Papa Nii are chatting about his attempts at finding a soul mate when a series of loud knocks interrupts the conversation.
Starring (in order of appearance):
CNN Lokko (Rosemary), Lilly Bell (Daphne), Kofi Apetorgbor (Papa Nii) and Paula Gainey (hostile neighbor).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 6:
The Telemarketer
Air date: 19th March 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Ghanaian-born Tracey, a telemarketer at Dream Vacations, works against the odds to sell a vacation package to various callers.
Starring (in order of appearance):
Patrice Jones (Marcy) CNN Lokko (Tracey), Tracey Ampaw (Child), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Dr. Eva Crane) and Pey-Shan Wen (Mrs. Nakumara).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 7:
Holy Water
Air date: 26th March 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: African
Synopsis
Akweley and Jojo have been married for nearly two years, without any evidence of children. During their first visit home since the wedding, Jojo’s mother is determined to take matters in her hands to resolve the issue by hook or by crook!
Starring (in order of appearance):
CNN Lokko (Mother), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Akweley), Eric Ampaw (Jojo).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 8:
American Hospitality
Air date: 2nd April 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Erica arrived in the U.S. a few weeks ago. She is homesick and living on a shoestring budget. In a gesture of friendship, her roommate Corona invites her to lunch at a new restaurant that serves international food.
Starring (in order of appearance):
CNN Lokko (Erica), Mummy (Kezia Dzifa Awadzi), & Corona (Mariatheresa Cuevas)
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 9:
Catfight
Air date: 9th April 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Adisa and her husband are about to visit Mary and Janice for a reunion, and Mary is stressed about Adisa’s reaction to the change in her appearance since their last meeting. Mary’s fears come to light, and eventually the reunion disintegrates into a catfight!
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Mary), CNN Lokko (Janice), Nana Adwoa Curran (Adisa), and Danny Richter (Michael).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 10:
Blood of Jesus
Air date: 15th April 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Jenny attends a Ghanaian charismatic church in the U.S. She is very nervous about sharing the Christian message of salvation with her Chinese roommate Yue Liu, but believes it is her responsibility to do so. Eventually, Jenny has the bright idea of inviting Yue to the Easter Sunday Service, believing that Yue’s visit to church would get her off the hook. What happens there, is more than Jenny or Yue had bargained for!
Starring in order of appearance: Adelaide Atatsi (Jenny), Pey-Shan Wen (Yue Liu), Fiifi (Kezia Dzifa Awadzi), Esi (CNN Lokko), and Danny Richter (Pastor Jonas).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 11:
Ghana vs. America
Air date: 23rd April 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It is a clash of civilizations when Ethel and her son Patrick visit her sister Leticia and family in Ghana.
Starring in order of appearance:
Zephan Richter (Patrick), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Ethel) & CNN Lokko (Leticia).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 12:
The Deportation
Air date: 7th May 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
The news that 7000 Ghanaians will be deported from the United States is creating turmoil in the Ghanaian community.
Starring (in order of appearance):
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Anita), Jane Oduro (Janice), James Okine (Dad),& CNN Lokko (Dede).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 13:
Mother's Day
Air date: 14th May 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Happy Mother's Day to Y'all and/or your loved ones!
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Jemima), Ali (Danny Richter) & CNN Lokko (Eunice).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 14:
In Funerals & in Debt
Air date: 21st May 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It is the day after Okpoti and his American wife Michelle, celebrated their first wedding anniversary. At the office, she shares the story of her disastrous anniversary dinner as well as her frustrations over some Ghanaian traditions with her work colleague, Gladys.
Starring (in order of appearance):
CNN Lokko (Iris), and Awushie Nanevie (Phina)
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 15:
The Outsider
Air date: 28th May 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It is four months into Elikem’s first “real” job in the U.S., and she is still floundering to acclimatize to the social side of the workplace environment as she has nothing common with her American colleagues. Then, in an act of desperation, she and her friends hatch a plot to break the ice, setting Elikem on a course beyond what she had anticipated.
Starring (in order of appearance):
Tracey Gardner (Nancy), Lee Leverett (James), CNN Lokko (Elikem), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Adelaide) & Kofi Jacquaye (Lee).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 16:
The Noise Ban
Air date: 4th June, 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
The ban on noise making has just gone into effect and the GA traditional elders demand absolute compliance. On a Sunday before church service, Akos and Emefa debate whether a progressive church such as theirs, should follow the decrees of mere mortals.
Starring (in order of appearance):
CNN Lokko (Iris), and Awushie Nanevie (Phina)
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 17:
Dating Lewis
Air date: 11th June 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It took four years of pursuit for Ghanaian-born Dorcas to agree to go out with Lewis, an American she had met through her job. The relationship progresses smoothly, until weeks later when Lewis finds Dorcas in a very distressing conundrum.
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Dorcas), Lee Everett (Lewis) & CNN Lokko (Mother).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 18:
Father's Day
Air date: 18th June 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
An after dinner conversation reveal that Adoley, Sara, Selasi and Jonas have different perspectives on Father’s Day. To their amazement, buried secrets come to light!
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Adoley), CNN Lokko (Sara), Kofi Jacquaye (Selasi) & Lee Everett (Jonas) .
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 19:
The Interview Prep
Air date: 25th June 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Cynthia has an insurmountable problem before her....Her inability to slang! A make-or-break job interview is looming, and Cynthia has to figure out how to switch from “Speaking with an Accent” to “Speaking American.” It does not help that her 10 year-old son finds her home grown accent ludicrous!
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Mom), Zephan Richter (Felix) & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Auntie Sena).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 20:
The Chronic Wahala
Air date: 2nd July 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
A regular day in Kobby and Mina's lives is filled with one wahala after the other, forcing the couple to find ingenious. and sometimes ludicrous ways of turning obstacles into stepping stones.
Starring in order of appearance: Koryoo (Kezia Dzifa Awadzi), Kobby (Oral Ofori), Mina (CNN Lokko) and Tammy (Paula Gainey).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 21:
The Reunion
Air date: 9th July 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It has been over 15 years ago since best friends Elyssa and Jackie broke up over a boy in Ghana. Both of them are now in the U.S. and reunite after an accidental meeting on Facebook. After the initial get-together, the two embark on a weekend getaway at a newly opened resort, where they find out new facets of each other's personalities.
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Elyssa) & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Jackie).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 22:
The Entrepreneur
Air date: 16th July 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Ghanaian-born Amanda dates business entrepreneur Joel Collins, a man who makes her “feel heaven on earth.” Joel eventually persuades Amanda to marry him, and the two settle down to live the American Dream. Can this storybook romance be sustained in the light of reality?
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Amanda), Lee Everett (Joel) & CNN Lokko (Serwaa).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 23:
The Deception
Air date: 23rd July 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Doreen, is a 28 year old PhD candidate and lecturer who lives away from home. Yet to her parents, she is their only baby and cannot imagine not controlling her life. Doreen is forced to lead a double life because she is terrified of disappointing her parents. Would she be able to stand her mother's choice for a life partner, the spindly, nerdy Thaddeus Doolittle, when her fantasy man is Iddris Elba?
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Amina), Cherie Coco (Doreen) & CNN Lokko (Mother).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 24:
Lai Momo Fever
Air date: 30th July 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Kojo and Linda have been married for more than a decade. Life is dreary and routine... with the usual frustrations and marital squabbles, till a lai momo (old flame) from Linda's past sends her a Facebook friendship request!
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Linda) James Okine (Kojo) & Carl Musgrove-Mills (Francis).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 25:
Love and Butterflies
Air date: 6th August 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
The shock of meeting Sarah’s sister’s fiancé for the first time, sends Sarah and her best friend Bea on a trip down memory lane. Would remembering the Love and Butterflies of the past, help resolve current challenges in Sarah's marriage?
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Sarah) & CNN Lokko (Amanda).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 26:
The Farewell
Air date: 13th August 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Hannah, her husband Raymond and daughter Lily have spent the past 17 days in Ghana and are about to leave for the airport for the trip back to the United States. As to be expected, it is difficult to say goodbye after such a reunion where old ties have been strengthened and new ones have been forged. 15 year old Lily, the American teenager who hasn't yet learnt the Ghanaian tradition of not speaking your true feelings in the presence of adults is in for a rude awakening!
Starring in order of appearance:
Lee Everett Jr (Raymond), Tracey Ampaw (Lily), CNN Lokko (Hannah), Adelaide Atatsi (Joyce), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Grace) and Ekow Fisho (Mr. Armatei).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 27:
The Physical
Air date: 20th August 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
After a bad romantic breakup, Faustina devises a strategy to shake off her "blues." Then a visit to her physician for an annual check up reveals some rather disturbing news.
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Faustina), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Dinah) & Paula Gainey (Dr. Lawton).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 28:
The Wedding Night
Air date: 27th August 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Abigail is an obsessive planner with an air of superiority. Her theory is that long-range planning and research is the bedrock of any successful marriage. Abigail is confident that her pre-wedding planning will result in a fairytale marriage to Jeffrey...till the night of the wedding when Abigail finds that she has failed to cover every possibility on her list.
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Naa Dede), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Abigail) & Lee Everett Jr. (Jeffrey).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 29:
Tough Love
Air date: 3rd September, 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Monica’s dream is to give her teenage daughter Naa Norley a better life by bringing her over to America. She slaves day and night until she can earn enough money to achieve her goal. However, the mother-daughter reunion turns sour after Naa Norley tastes the freedom America has to offer.
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Phyllis), Jaspito (Monica) & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Naa Norley).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 30:
The Suitor
Air date: 10th September 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Yvonne is about to hit the big 4-0, which is also the marriage deadline she set for herself over five years ago. Her current beau, Kofi, is not the man of her dreams and their relationship is one of convenience rather than passion. Then, as fate would have it, she reconnects with a casual acquaintance who turns out to be the perfect man for Yvonne (and her family)…except for just ONE possible deal breaker!
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Mother), Adelaide Atatsi (Yvonne) & CNN Lokko (Sharon).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 31:
Legacy
Air date: 17th September 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Faustina), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Dinah) & Paula Gainey (Dr. Lawton).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 32:
Irma
Air date: 24th September 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It is four days before Hurricane Irma is to pass through Gainesville, Florida, and Kayla’s family and friends are frantic about her safety. As Kayla debates on where to seek shelter from the storm, her Aunt Prudence calls from Ghana with the solution.
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Mabel), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Kayla) & Adelaide Atatsi (Aunt Prudence).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 33:
The Appointment
Air date: 1st October 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Synopsis: Professor Ruby Tettevi returns to school after an imposed College break due to Hurricane Irma solely with the objective of getting her students back on track. However, Ruby and her work colleague Delores could not have anticipated the visit of Mr. Albert Crosby, who has shown up with an agenda he is determined to fulfill.
Starring in order of appearance:
Paula Gainey (Delores), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Ruby Tettevi) & Robert Gainey (Albert Crosby).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 34:
The Picnic
Air date: 8th October 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
After a bad romantic breakup, Faustina devises a strategy to shake off her "blues." Then a visit to her physician for an annual check up reveals some rather disturbing news.
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Faustina), Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Dinah) & Paula Gainey (Dr. Lawton).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 35:
Unwholly Pursuit
Air date: 15th October 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
After a long search, Marjory finally gets offered her dream job however the position is a temporary one with the possibility of a renewal. Marjory’s only goal is to work her hardest to impress her supervisor and ultimately transform the temporary contract into a permanent one.
Marjory hits the ground running and soon finds herself in her supervisor’s good grace… till Brian, the department’s star sales agent reports back to work from an international working trip with an agenda of his own.
Starring in order of appearance: Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Kafui), CNN Lokko (Marjory) & Lee Everett Jr. (Brian).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 36:
The Break Up
Air date: 22nd October 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
One day, out of the blue, Wilhelmina receives a call from Ghana. Her boyfriend of 12 years, Dominic is ending their relationship effective immediately. What could have gone so wrong to warrant such an action, and should Wilhelmina have seen the writing on the wall?
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Wilhelmina), Ebenezer Okrah (Dominic) and Kate (CNN Lokko).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 37:
The Eye-Opener
Air date: 29th October 2017
Running time: 9:17
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Julie is recently separated from her husband because of an indiscretion on his part. Is it serendipity when her childhood crush Roger finally finds her after years of searching? Is Roger the answer to her prayer?
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Sally), Adelaide Atatsi (Julie) and Edem Atatsi (Roger).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 38:
The Eye-Opener II
Air date: 5th November 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Weeks have passed since Julie’s reunion with her first love Roger Bampo. Julie vacillates between going back to her repentant cheating husband and finding a new life with her old love, Roger. Julie is unable to come to a decision … that is, until fate steps in with an answer.
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 39:
Woes of a Traveler
Air date: 12th November 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
It is an eventful day for a Ghanaian woman as she sets out on a two-week trip to Accra.
Starring
CNN Lokko as The Traveler.
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 40:
The Package
Air date: 19th November 2017
Running time: 14:29
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Muriel cannot wait to lay her eyes on the package of goodies from Ghana that her sister Doreen has mailed in a United States Postal Service priority large flat rate box.
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Muriel) and CNN Lokko (Doreen)
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 41:
An American Thanksgiving
Air date: 26th November 2017
Running time: 33:39
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
A few days before Thanksgiving, 10-year old American born Rick; appointed representative of his siblings, approaches his Ghanaian-born mother with a specific request: They want a traditional American Thanksgiving. Now, with the help of her friend Lisa, Rick's mother has to figure out a way to honor that request!
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Mom), Zephan Richter (Rick) and CNN Lokko (Lisa).
Written by:
CNN Lokko &
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 42:
Yankee Romance Part 1
Air date: 3rd December 2017
Running time: 30:03
Rated: PG-13
Theme: American
Synopsis
Derrick and Kwablah, Ghanaian graduate students at a University in Florida create a home away from home by maintaining strong connections with other members of the Ghanaian community. How would the dynamics of this close knit community change when one of the members develops feelings for an outsider?
Starring in order of appearance:
Edem Atatsi (Derrick), Ebenezer Okrah (Kwablah), Mariatheresa Cuevas (Ashley) and Lilliana Bell (Gabby).
Written by:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi & CNN Lokko
S1: E 43:
Yankee Romance
Part II
Air date: 10th December 2017
Running time: 35:39
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Derrick and Kwablah, Ghanaian graduate students at a University in Florida create a home away from home by maintaining strong connections with other members of the Ghanaian community. How would the dynamics of this close knit community change when one of the members develops feelings for an outsider?
Starring in order of appearance:
CNN Lokko (Cynthia), Ebenezer Okrah (Kwablah), Mariatheresa Cuevas (Ashley), Edem Atatsi (Derrick) and Lilliana Bell (Gabby).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi
S1: E 44:
An American Christmas
Air date: 17th December 2017
Running time: 47:46
Rated: PG
Theme: American
Synopsis
Starring in order of appearance:
Kezia Dzifa Awadzi (Mercy), CNN Lokko (Lisa) and Zephan Richter (Rick).
Written by:
CNN Lokko & Kezia Dzifa Awadzi