Lack of unity, political tussles in the Actor's Guild responsible for struggling movie industry

Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi has expressed concerns regarding the ongoing legal disputes over the leadership of the Actors Guild of Ghana, which he believes are impeding the progress of the nation's film industry.

According to him, there has been a lack of robust and active leadership to guide the industry since the passing of the guild's president, Reverend Eddie Coffie, in 2016.

The delay in electing new executives has left the guild without the necessary leadership to oversee the industry's operations and advocate for the welfare of actors.

This situation, he says, has had a detrimental impact on the body.

In a conversation with Graphic Showbiz, Fred Amugi expressed his hope that the guild would resolve its internal conflicts and regain its footing.

"The film industry is like any other business. It has its ups and downs. However, for the past few years, it's been having issues of power struggles and conflicts, especially within the Ghana Actors Guild.

"This has led to a decline in productivity and quality because what’s being produced is not checked. We're lucky to have Akwaaba Magic on DSTV, which has provided a platform for our films. They've been supportive and willing to work with us, and the films they show are good. If we keep making good films, we'll benefit from their support.

“Unfortunately, Nigeria's film industry is ahead of ours. They have more opportunities with subscription-based streaming services such as Netflix, and we need to work together to catch up,” he remarked.

Mr. Amugi also voiced his concern over the lack of unity and collaboration within the industry, which he feels is obstructing the creation of competitive, high-quality films.

"The film industry in Ghana needs unity. Currently, everyone is working alone because they're afraid of being copied. The truth, however, is that no matter how much we know, someone else always knows more. If we work together in unity, we could make great films that showcase our different talents and perspectives," he said.

"If we are united, we could even gain enough recognition in prestigious awards such as the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA)," he stated.

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