The Ghanaian movie industry is having a hard time keeping up with its Nigerian counterpart. This has sparked many discussions in Ghana about why the film industry is falling behind.
Veteran Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe, also known as Maame Dokono, In a recent interview, she shared her thoughts on why the Ghanaian movie industry is struggling. She believes the main issue is the lack of investment.
Maame Dokono explained that acting should provide enough income for actors to support their families and future plans. However, in Ghana, the pay is often too low for actors to sustain themselves. This forces older actors to leave the industry, leaving it mainly to the younger generation. She contrasted this with Nigeria, where actors are paid well, allowing them to continue their education and return to acting with better skills.
“Nigerians invest a lot in every craft, which helps them produce high-quality films,” Maame Dokono said. She noted that Nigerian producers pay their actors well, enabling them to take courses to improve their acting skills. This investment in actors leads to better performances and higher-quality movies.
In Ghana, however, the lack of financial reward means that actors and actresses don’t have the means to improve their skills. This results in lower-quality performances and films. Maame Dokono believes the solution is to pay Ghanaian actors better. By doing so, they would be more motivated to improve their skills and deliver better performances, ultimately boosting the quality of Ghanaian movies.
The Ghanaian movie industry has potential, but it needs more investment to thrive. Paying actors well and investing in their development could help the industry catch up with Nigeria and produce high-quality films that everyone can enjoy.
