Ghanaian Film Legend Fred Amugi's Urgent Plea: Creatives in Government Must Act

Ghanaian Actor Fred Amugi Calls on Creatives in Government to Elevate the Film Industry Ghana's vibrant film industry is at a crossroads, and veteran actor Fred Amugi believes creatives holding government positions have a crucial role to play in shaping its future. In a recent interview with JoyNews, Amugi stressed the need for these individuals to utilize their influence to improve the sector. He highlighted the potential for positive change and urged them to move beyond mere complaints and actively work towards solutions. "These are new people, they are young. What advice would you give them to help them work and shape our industry?" asked the JoyNews interviewer. Amugi responded, "The complaints that they've given before...people weren't taking a second look. This is the time to push and let it happen. It's like...the man on stage, the man before the camera, is telling a story of nature. We need to put things we all used to talk about negatively into a positive light." Amugi's words offer a powerful call to action, highlighting the potential for positive transformation within Ghana's creative sector when those with influence take decisive steps to support and improve it.