Veteran filmmaker, Socrate Safo
Renowned filmmaker Socrate Safo has reacted to claims by the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Juliet Asante, about her challenges while in office.
Adding his voice to the reactions, Socrate Safo, during an interview on Accra-based Okay FM on March 4, 2025, acknowledged the challenges she went through but argued that her actions towards the board might have contributed to her plight.
He accused Asante of refusing to disclose some monies given by some sponsors to her office.
“There were instances where monies were sent to the NFA. I’m surprised that she did put those things in her post.
“About GH₵700,000 came from MasterCard, but she never informed the board. They were not aware,” he claimed.
The former Director of Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture added that the actions of Juliet Asante led to a rift with the board when the members eventually found out.
“So, when those things came up and the board members found out, wouldn’t they ask questions?” he added.
On March 2, 2025, Juliet Asante, who was appointed in November 2020, disclosed the battles she encountered right from the onset.
Her post highlighted the personal toll on her role, including not being paid for two years, facing sexual harassment, and enduring relentless criticisms from both within and outside the sector.
However, several other movie industry players and NFA board members, including Ola Michael and the President of the Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP), Kojo Preko Dankwa, have dismissed Asante’s claims, accusing her of disregarding etiquette when dealing with the board.
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