Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi, has pointed out what is causing the collapse of the Ghanaian movie industry.
He stated in a recent interview that the power struggle at the Actors Guild of Ghana is killing the industry.
According to him, the Guild is yet to elect a new leader after the demise of Reverend Eddie Coffie, who was the President of the Guild, in 2016.
Mr Amugi prayed for issues to be solved for a new leader to be elected to steer the affairs of the Guild.
“The film industry is like any other business. It has its ups and downs. However, for the past few years, it’s been having issues of power struggles and conflicts, especially within the Ghana Actors Guild.
“This has led to a decline in productivity and quality because what’s being produced is not checked. We’re lucky to have Akwaaba Magic on DStv, which has provided a platform for our films. They’ve been supportive and willing to work with us, and the films they show are good. If we keep making good films, we’ll benefit from their support.
“Unfortunately, Nigeria’s film industry is ahead of ours. They have more opportunities with subscription-based streaming services such as Netflix, and we need to work together to catch up,” he told Graphic Showbiz.
The veteran Ghanaian actor further expressed worry over the lack of collaboration in the Ghanaian movie industry.
“The film industry in Ghana needs unity. Currently, everyone is working alone because they’re afraid of being copied. The truth, however, is that no matter how much we know, someone else always knows more. If we work together in unity, we could make great films that showcase our different talents and perspectives.
“If we are united, we could even gain enough recognition in prestigious awards such as the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA),” Fred Amugi stated.
