Despite his firm allegiance to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), veteran filmmaker Socrate Safo says he’s willing to offer support to creatives currently serving under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
He stressed his belief that national progress in the arts should transcend partisan lines during an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z.
Safo emphasized that political affiliation should not deter collaboration in developing Ghana’s creative sector.
“I am happy for the creatives in the NDC. Let’s support them. I support them,” he said. “I called Rex Omar and asked why he didn’t invite me to the launch of the Blackstar Experience. Because I want to help in any way, with ideas.”
The popular filmmaker also revealed he had reached out to the National Film Authority’s Executive Director, Kafui Danku, to express his willingness to assist her initiatives in the creative space.
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When asked whether his visible admiration for the NDC’s arts agenda suggested a possible shift in party loyalty, Safo was emphatic. “I am NPP,” he responded.
Widely recognized as a trailblazer in Ghanaian cinema, Safo, born John Koranteng Safo, has shaped the country’s movie landscape for nearly 40 years. Known for bold and controversial titles like Hot Fork, Sin of the Soul, Church Money, and Love and Politics, his work has consistently sparked debate and driven conversations about cultural values and representation.
His influence, however, extends far beyond the director’s chair. As former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture under the Akufo-Addo-led government, Socrate Safo played a pivotal role in policy development. He championed local content creation, spearheaded structural reforms, and was instrumental in the advocacy that led to the Creative Arts Bill, legislation designed to formalize and boost Ghana’s creative economy.
