Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey
Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has opened up about the reasons for her recent lambasting of the former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey.
It could be recalled that during the February 15, 2025, episode of United Showbiz, Nana Aba Anamoah openly criticized Okraku-Mantey for what she described as his poor performance in addressing critical issues within the entertainment industry.
Her comments sparked a wave of reactions, with some questioning whether her critique was personal.
Speaking on Joy Prime’s ‘Changes’ show on February 19, Nana Aba Anamoah confirmed that she indeed has a “personal problem” with Okraku-Mantey, but not in the way many assumed.
“Yes, I have a personal problem with him because if my taxes are used to pay your salary, it’s personal. If my taxes are used to fuel your car, it’s personal,” she said.
When asked if she and Okraku-Mantey were friends, Nana Aba described their relationship as merely an acquaintance, adding that she would not hesitate to express her views directly to him.
She explained that her frustration stemmed from Okraku-Mantey’s failure to deliver on expectations, especially given his background in the media and entertainment industry.
“I felt his comments were unnecessary. He’s been in the media before and doesn’t get to decide how a media station should run its show. But my main issue was my disappointment in him. For someone coming from this industry, I expected better. I expected him to move the creatives from point A to C, but unfortunately, he failed. So, my rant was born out of my disappointment in him,” she stated.
Nana Aba emphasized that the creative arts industry has continued to struggle under Okraku-Mantey’s leadership, with many artists facing worsening conditions.
Despite facing backlash for her comments, Nana Aba Anamoah remains steadfast in her stance, maintaining that Okraku-Mantey’s tenure was a letdown for the creative arts sector.
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