“Ghana movie is not down; actors are acting daily, producers are producing daily, work is ongoing daily. Rather, it is the promotion and marketing that is lacking – and we’ve got to fix that area,” he stressed in an interview on The Real Talk Podcast with Elizabeth Essuman
Adjorlolo further dismissed claim that Nollywood created fame for Ghana’s movie talent.
He made the case that Ghana’s film industry had previously produced successful movies and well-known stars long before Nigerian filmmakers featured Ghanaian actors in Nollywood films.
“Though the Ghana movie industry may be having its own problems, it does not mean Nigerians made us.
“Ghana Films made Ghanaian actors,” he declared. “The Ghana movie industry and the movies we produced made us popular before Nigerian producers noticed and called us.”
Adjorlolo highlighted Ghana’s long-standing history of movie success, pointing out that “Ghallywood” used to have a significant presence in the African entertainment industry.
The veteran actor noted that Ghanaian movie stars like Majid Michel, Van Vicker, Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo, Juliet Ibrahim, Nadia Buari and Yvonne Nelson gained recognition before their Nollywood breakthroughs.
“Ghanaian actors earned their fame in their home country first,” he reminded listeners, underscoring Ghana’s ability to nurture bankable talent.
While acknowledging Nigeria’s remarkable business acumen, Adjorlolo insisted that Ghana deserves full credit for laying the artistic foundations that propelled its stars.
Source:Ghana weekend