Popular playwright and media personality, George Quaye, has dismissed rhetoric seeks to compare Ghana’s film industry to Nollywood.
Speaking during a discussion on United Showbiz on July 21, Quaye acknowledged Nigeria’s success in their movie industry, citing their drive and sheer numbers.
“Nigerians have a certain level of aggressiveness, and their numbers are larger; they would definitely have a larger demand than Ghana. We can never match them in terms of numbers and market demand,” he said.
He, however, identified a positive aspect of Ghanaian actors.
“Nigerians are still booking Ghanaian actors to star in their movies. It’s not like Nigerians don’t have actors. That means we have something that they do not have,” he added.
He urged Ghanaian creatives to see the industry’s worth, stating; “Let’s stop the comparisons with Nigerians… the Ghana movie industry is never a waste of time.”
Quaye further stressed that while Ghana can’t match Nigeria in volume or market size, it can excel through talent and quality.
He encouraged Ghanaian actors to play to their strengths and adapt to their markets.
“It is up to you as an actor to look at yourself and the market and what works for you. I started as an actor.
“Some people started as actors but are now show hosts and influencers,” he said.
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