There Is No Reward In Ghana Movie- Maame Dokono

Veteran Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe (Maame Dokono), recently shared her thoughts on the struggles of the Ghanaian movie industry. She identified the main issue as:

1. Lack of Investment
Maame Dokono believes that the industry’s failure to provide adequate financial compensation for actors is the primary challenge. Actors’ pay is often too low to sustain themselves, forcing older actors to leave the industry.

Comparison with Nigeria
Maame Dokono contrasted Ghana’s industry with Nigeria’s, where actors are paid well, enabling them to:

– Continue their education
– Return to acting with improved skills
– Produce high-quality films

Key Points

– Nigerians invest heavily in every craft, leading to high-quality films
– Ghanaian actors lack financial means to improve their skills, resulting in lower-quality performances and films
– Paying Ghanaian actors better would motivate them to enhance their skills and deliver better performances

Solution
Maame Dokono advocates for better pay for Ghanaian actors to:

– Boost their motivation
– Improve their skills
– Enhance the overall quality of Ghanaian movies

Conclusion
The Ghanaian movie industry has potential but needs more investment to thrive. By paying actors well and investing in their development, the industry can catch up with Nigeria and produce high-quality films.