Ghana’s Movie Industry Is Now A Joke; There are no life lessons in the movies produced lately – Maame Dokono

A well-known actress and media personality in Ghana, Grace Omaboe, also referred to as Maame Dokono, has voiced her concerns about the state of Ghanaian cinema at the moment, saying that modern films do not teach viewers any important life lessons.

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She stated that her primary reason for watching movies these days is entertainment.

“I look at the movie industry, and I laugh in my head because I do not see much lesson in what they are doing these days,” Maame Dokono said in an interview with Asaase Radio on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

“In those days, there were not many of us,” she reminisced, reflecting on the past. When a father ought to act like a father, he is an old man, an elderly man; he is not fixed up with a powdered wig and all that.”

The movie legend expressed her displeasure with a specific incident in which Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, an actor and comedian from Ghana, was chosen to play her husband.

“I recall that once, when they invited me to participate in a Kumawood film, my husband was supposed to be the lead actor. How can a little boy like this play my husband? I thought to myself.

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You know, perhaps I ought to bring up Lil Win’s name. Indeed, I portray my spouse. That is not possible. What on earth is he going to tell me, so I will not be playing [that role]?”

“I did not act the part, and they were upset with me,” she narrated.

“When I observe social media, I often wonder what is happening; it feels almost like a joke,” the “By the Fireside” star continued, highlighting the significant impact of social media on modern acting techniques.

Due to a lack of roles, producers frequently hire unskilled actors who are willing to accept lower pay. Grace Omaboe brought attention to these difficulties for producers. Because of this, she said, many people are forced to retire from the field, which she feels is bad for the industry because it allows younger people to take over.

That being said, she claims that Nigerians receive good wages. “Nigerians receive competitive pay. You can therefore be sure that a Nigerian who advances in his career and takes on that role is well-paid.”

She went on, “But nothing they do gets recognized here in Ghana.”