Jeffery Nortey (pictured) has accused filmmakers for exploiting uprising actors
Ghanaian actor, Jeffery Nortey, has expressed dissatisfaction with some Ghanaian filmmakers, accusing them of improper treatment and disrespect.
In a post shared on social media on July 17, 2025, Jeffery Nortey noted that some filmmakers rely on dependable faces to push their movies when they have a low budget allocated to their projects.
He explained that filmmakers, however, ignore them for popular and A-list actors once they begin to gain their footing in the movie industry.
“It’s really disheartening how some Ghanaian filmmakers operate. When funds are low, they call on the familiar and dependable faces who push their projects, promote them tirelessly, and show up with full commitment.
“But the moment they secure the budget they’ve been chasing, they suddenly upgrade and go for actors they’ve always dreamed of working with, completely side-lining those who held them down when no one else would,” he said.
Jeffery Nortey further noted that, unlike A-list actors, “lesser-known” creatives are the main individuals who promote movies.
According to him, A-list actors do not generate money for investors, unlike up-and-coming actors.
“And let’s not ignore marketing. It’s often the so-called lesser-known actors who go all out, constantly posting, engaging fans, and doing everything they can to help a film succeed.
“Visibility doesn’t come from status alone; it comes from effort. Let’s be clear, bigger faces don’t always bring bigger money… filmmaking goes beyond star power, if we keep sacrificing loyalty for clout,” he added.
Read the post below:
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