One of Ghana’s outstanding actresses and media figures, Grace Omaboe, popularly referred to as Maame Dokono, has expressed her considerations concerning the present state of Ghanaian cinema, stating that up to date movies lack the precious life classes that audiences may benefit from.
She talked about that her motivation for watching movies these days is primarily for leisure functions.
In an interview with Asaase Radio on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Maame Dokono remarked, “I look at the movie industry and I laugh in my head because I don’t see much lessons in what they are doing these days.
She reminisced, saying, “During our time, we were not many, just a few of us. When a father, should play a father role, he’s an old man, an elderly man; he’s not made up with moustache and all that, powder and all that.”
The film legend additional voiced her dissatisfaction concerning a specific occasion when Ghanaian comic and actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, or Lil Win was chosen to painting her husband.
“I remember one time they asked me to come and do a Kumawood movie and somebody was supposed to play my husband. I said, ah, how can a small boy like this play my husband?”
“You know, maybe I should mention the name, Lil Win. Yes, playing my husband. No, it can’t happen. I will not play [that role] because what at all is he going to tell me?”
“So I didn’t play the role and they got angry with me, ” she recounted.
The ‘By The Fire Side’ star famous the appreciable affect of social media on up to date performing practices, stating, “When I observe social media, I often wonder what is happening; it feels almost like a joke.”
Grace Omaboe additionally highlighted the challenges confronted by producers who have a tendency to rent inexperienced actors who’re keen to simply accept decrease wages as a result of a shortage of roles. As a outcome, she identified that many people are compelled to go away the occupation, permitting youthful generations to take over, which she believes is detrimental to the trade.
According to her, Nigerians, nonetheless, are paid nicely. “The Nigerians are paid well. So if you see a Nigerian who will go further his course and come and play that role, you know that he’s being paid well…”
“But here in Ghana, there is no reward for whatever they do,” she added.
