5 Reasons why most Ghanaians don’t like Ghanaian movies

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O.B.A Y.A.A 10 years ago

THE LOCAL ONES ARE GOOD(TWI MOVIES)

THE LOCAL ONES ARE GOOD(TWI MOVIES)
Linda 10 years ago

It used to be nice to watch twi movies but with the likes of Lil Wayne & kwaku Manu, who are not only annoying, they're also not funny. I stop buying them cuz every twi movies this days features Lil Wayne

It used to be nice to watch twi movies but with the likes of Lil Wayne & kwaku Manu, who are not only annoying, they're also not funny. I stop buying them cuz every twi movies this days features Lil Wayne
Ama 10 years ago

Ditto Linda!!!!... Very well said!

Ditto Linda!!!!... Very well said!
CARDINAL 10 years ago

That is the problem with Twi movies nowadays. The old guys who made the meaningful Twi movies have all be sidelined and we have to deal with lilwin and kwaku manu bad acting.

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That is the problem with Twi movies nowadays. The old guys who made the meaningful Twi movies have all be sidelined and we have to deal with lilwin and kwaku manu bad acting.

Where is Akrobeto? He needs to be the leading actor now. Agya Koo has wrecked his career with his empty pride. He is at least funny and a good Actor unlike lilwin and kwaku Manu.

One young Actor who is really good but not being marketed is Kwadwo Poku and Ron Paul is not bad either. They are far better than lilwin and the useless kwaku Manu.
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago

Why are we lamenting this pitiful an shameless industry?
Everything in Ghana has been denigrated to the abyss because of the excessive invasive nature of that Twi Language. Tro-tros stations blurting our far away destination ...
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Why are we lamenting this pitiful an shameless industry?
Everything in Ghana has been denigrated to the abyss because of the excessive invasive nature of that Twi Language. Tro-tros stations blurting our far away destinations in Twi, Taxis chasing down pedestrians along sidewalks...shop keepers yapping in Twi about ignorant and backward things. Ghana has been destroyed by all the immigrants from the hinterlands. Believe me, if Accra goes so will Ghana. The ocean is the last frontier, and if we slowly turn Accra into any of our bush and uncivilized regions, where else would all these freaks go? Into the ocean!!! East is Togo, West is Ivory Coast, and everybody hates pompous and arrogant Ghanaians...
Pelicles 10 years ago

Twi is enveloping Ghana and you can go burn the sea. What is Accra if it is not the capital? Dispute this and I will direct you to go to where typical Ga people live and that will tell you who they are.

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Twi is enveloping Ghana and you can go burn the sea. What is Accra if it is not the capital? Dispute this and I will direct you to go to where typical Ga people live and that will tell you who they are.

Trust me, Twi goes with commerce and if you like, try to do business in any other language than twi and see if you will have customers.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

THE SUBTITLES ARE ATROCIOUS. THEY ARE NOT LEGIBLE. YOU CAN HARDLY READ THEM...

THE SUBTITLES ARE ATROCIOUS. THEY ARE NOT LEGIBLE. YOU CAN HARDLY READ THEM...
WHODINI 10 years ago

GO TO GERMANY,HOLLAND,FRANCE,UK,CHINA,RUSSIA,EVEN AFGHANISTAN EVERYBODY USE THEIR LANGUAGE TO DEVELOPING THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR LAND. THE IMPERIL LANGUAGE IS JUST TEMPORAL, OUR QUALITY TWI WILL STAY FOREVER AND EVER AMEN.

GO TO GERMANY,HOLLAND,FRANCE,UK,CHINA,RUSSIA,EVEN AFGHANISTAN EVERYBODY USE THEIR LANGUAGE TO DEVELOPING THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR LAND. THE IMPERIL LANGUAGE IS JUST TEMPORAL, OUR QUALITY TWI WILL STAY FOREVER AND EVER AMEN.
Africanus 10 years ago

Even the name of he industry is copied from foreign source... Ghallliwood and Kumawood. Why can't they find a better name without "WOOD" in it? Sounds like a joke.

Even the name of he industry is copied from foreign source... Ghallliwood and Kumawood. Why can't they find a better name without "WOOD" in it? Sounds like a joke.
SUCK MY DICK 10 years ago

AKAN IS THE ONLY PEOPLE HEBREWS RECOGNISED IN THE JEWISH HISTORY. SO FUCK THE REST.

AKAN IS THE ONLY PEOPLE HEBREWS RECOGNISED IN THE JEWISH HISTORY. SO FUCK THE REST.
Ghana Ni 10 years ago

Shame Unto you citizen one. You don't even know 47.5% of Ghanains are Akans. You are just JEALOUS.

Shame Unto you citizen one. You don't even know 47.5% of Ghanains are Akans. You are just JEALOUS.
opoo 10 years ago

cardinal you are right their jokes are not funny at all Akrobeto is the best

cardinal you are right their jokes are not funny at all Akrobeto is the best
Kofi 10 years ago

You are such a liar and a hater. The fact that you don't like Ghanaian movie tells me that, you are a liar. Not all of them are bad.There are some very good Ghanaian movies out there. To say they are all very bad is a big lie ...
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You are such a liar and a hater. The fact that you don't like Ghanaian movie tells me that, you are a liar. Not all of them are bad.There are some very good Ghanaian movies out there. To say they are all very bad is a big lie. BEYONCE is a classic that most foreigners I know say it is their best african movie ever. Do not forget that it is a Ghanaian movie.You are just a hater.
SUCK MY DICK 10 years ago

EVERY STINKING ASS IS TALKING ABOUT ABOUT AKAN MOVIES,IT'S THE HATE OF TWI PEOPLE OR APARTHEID IN THE MOVIE.

EVERY STINKING ASS IS TALKING ABOUT ABOUT AKAN MOVIES,IT'S THE HATE OF TWI PEOPLE OR APARTHEID IN THE MOVIE.
@LINDA 10 years ago

You actually use your hard earned money on a ghanaian movie?

You actually use your hard earned money on a ghanaian movie?
bobotee 9 years ago

Twi movies are too good and funny.

Twi movies are too good and funny.
Kelsey 10 years ago

No more witchcraft stories

No more witchcraft stories
Sophia 10 years ago

there are worst movies in other in dustries but we love them, why not see the better part of what we have and stop making other people superior. how many movies have we individuals bought before, either its our friends, we w ...
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there are worst movies in other in dustries but we love them, why not see the better part of what we have and stop making other people superior. how many movies have we individuals bought before, either its our friends, we watch them in the cinema, or copy from ther peoples machine. So then where do we get th emoney to make expensive mivies when people are stealing copies rather than buying. Remember movie in dustries are ither peoples businesses not just entertainment and no one is ready to run at a lost. Help rather than conplain.
yaya 10 years ago

Indeed we don't like them, same faces all the times. most of the kumassi-twi actors- performers rather they are not professional- are illetrate and boring. The accra-english speakers are fake and arrogant. That's why Ghanaia ...
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Indeed we don't like them, same faces all the times. most of the kumassi-twi actors- performers rather they are not professional- are illetrate and boring. The accra-english speakers are fake and arrogant. That's why Ghanaian movies can't cross the borders.
gha 10 years ago

Shut up, you can't even spell illiterate(illetrate) and you stinky kayakaya is calling others as illiterates.

Shut up, you can't even spell illiterate(illetrate) and you stinky kayakaya is calling others as illiterates.
yayaa 10 years ago

Shakespeare sorry, i don't know much of your English. I am certain my ignorance is better than lil win's or kyewaa's. elsewhere they can't even approach a street's comedy club.

Shakespeare sorry, i don't know much of your English. I am certain my ignorance is better than lil win's or kyewaa's. elsewhere they can't even approach a street's comedy club.
The Mask 10 years ago

Earlier governments in their wisdom thought that we should have a national film and television institute (NAFTI). Many would recall time with NAFTI. What happened to NAFTI???????????

We need a progressive policy. All adve ...
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Earlier governments in their wisdom thought that we should have a national film and television institute (NAFTI). Many would recall time with NAFTI. What happened to NAFTI???????????

We need a progressive policy. All adverts in Ghana must be created by wholly owned Ghanaian businesses and the songs and celebrities in the adverts must be wholly Ghanaian. The celebrities and musicians must receive royalties. All the wholly owned Ghanaian entities must use wholly owned Ghanaian banks like ADB.

We must move into the era of music/movies as a service (MAAS). At least 7 out of every 10 songs, movies and TV series played on our television stations, radio stations and entertainment centres must be wholly Ghanaian and must be produced in Ghana. These stations and entertainment centres must pay on a monthly or annual basis royalties to the Ghanaian artists. The amounts paid must be reasonable taking into consideration the profits of the entertainment establishments. However they must not pay any money whatsoever to the foreign artists because of the negative effect it would have on our GDP. The Ghanaian artists must use wholly owned Ghanaian banks like ADB. Many people can recall great shows like: By the fireside, Ultimate paradise, I told you so, The road to Kukurantumi, things we do for love, Akan drama with obra and co, home sweet home, Dr Paa Bobo´s songs etc

There is lack of will and this must change.

A visit to the entertainment centres will reveal that Ghanaian songs are not being played.
baba Tunde 10 years ago

I DO NOT WATCH THEM. I TRIED ADAMS APPLE AND REALISHED IT WAS MORE OF A FASHION PARADE THAN A MOVIE. WITCHGRAFT, SNAKES. VODOO, THAT IS ALL THEY HAVE. SORRY I CANNOT WASTE MY HARD EARNED MONEY TO PURCHASE AND WATCH DRAB MOVIE ...
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I DO NOT WATCH THEM. I TRIED ADAMS APPLE AND REALISHED IT WAS MORE OF A FASHION PARADE THAN A MOVIE. WITCHGRAFT, SNAKES. VODOO, THAT IS ALL THEY HAVE. SORRY I CANNOT WASTE MY HARD EARNED MONEY TO PURCHASE AND WATCH DRAB MOVIES.
apia 10 years ago

those voodoo, witchcraft etc stories are a reflection of what some people actually do, that is why you see them in the movies. Don't be surprised at all!

those voodoo, witchcraft etc stories are a reflection of what some people actually do, that is why you see them in the movies. Don't be surprised at all!
Musah 10 years ago

Yes, this is the best article about why I cannot stand Ghanaian movie.

Yes, this is the best article about why I cannot stand Ghanaian movie.
Lolulou 10 years ago

They copy the west far too much - no authentic Ghanaian culture. Just women and men who are posing to be coconuts!

They copy the west far too much - no authentic Ghanaian culture. Just women and men who are posing to be coconuts!
C.O.D 10 years ago

Anyone, who tries to compare USA-Hollywood movies to that of Ghana does not know what he/she talking about. First and foremost, most of those actors in Hollywood are properly trained some with one or two university degrees in ...
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Anyone, who tries to compare USA-Hollywood movies to that of Ghana does not know what he/she talking about. First and foremost, most of those actors in Hollywood are properly trained some with one or two university degrees in various deciplines. Look at the level of illeteracy in Ghana.USA has one language, generally. Many do not understand our foolishly-adopted english language in Ghana. If we would quit the nonsense and manage our resources, including human resources, sanely, we will enjoy far better movies made in our own backyard in our own deeply understood language. What happened to NAFTI, as one asked on this forum? Until then, this comparison is useless but the critique is good.
AB 10 years ago

I can't agree more..fake actors are too much

I can't agree more..fake actors are too much
Asst.Production manager..hollywood 10 years ago

The five reasons are all true but to state that nollywood is the second largest movie industry in the world is totally non-factual.That is never true.It's a fallacy..Indian movies are more popular in the western world than al ...
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The five reasons are all true but to state that nollywood is the second largest movie industry in the world is totally non-factual.That is never true.It's a fallacy..Indian movies are more popular in the western world than alata movies which 98% of the time can't be understood due to very thick accent and unrealistic grammar.
gha 10 years ago

Well said. India and Chinese movies are popular than the stupid alata movies.

Well said. India and Chinese movies are popular than the stupid alata movies.
Harryboo. 10 years ago

Nollywood is the second junk and crap movie industry in the world.

Nollywood is the second junk and crap movie industry in the world.
AY 10 years ago

Very true

Very true
Kretz D - Beantown 10 years ago

Most Ghanaian actors are not creative! Too much "copy and paste" and sometimes "over the top" or "Sua tra" mentality is dominating their acting.

Most Ghanaian actors are not creative! Too much "copy and paste" and sometimes "over the top" or "Sua tra" mentality is dominating their acting.
NYATEFE 10 years ago

THE WHOLE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: FOREIGN CULTURE USAGE IS THE WORSE OF ALL.Ghanaians has almost lost their beautiful CULTURE due to their want to be attitude

THE WHOLE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: FOREIGN CULTURE USAGE IS THE WORSE OF ALL.Ghanaians has almost lost their beautiful CULTURE due to their want to be attitude
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago

...and the dignity and pride Ghanaians once enjoyed all over the world shall be restored. We all can speak and will always speak our numerous native languages till death do Ghana part, why this stupid by force Twinification o ...
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...and the dignity and pride Ghanaians once enjoyed all over the world shall be restored. We all can speak and will always speak our numerous native languages till death do Ghana part, why this stupid by force Twinification of Ghana? Now waa look, we worse than our bush ancestors...looking wild and even uglier. Accra has become worse than an untamed jungle. Sometimes when I watch National Georgraphic I find more tranquility and discipline amongst prey and preditor, than in the streets of Accra...
ELINAM 10 years ago

You made me laugh silly bro.

You made me laugh silly bro.
apia 10 years ago

IF THEY WANT YOU THERE OR WHERE EVER YOU CAME FROM...

IF THEY WANT YOU THERE OR WHERE EVER YOU CAME FROM...
atiaadonko 10 years ago

bad bad bad.. i use to enjoy twi movies untill kweku manu and lil win started messing things up.. and also i want to know when akrobeto will be nominated for a movie?? he is the best in ghana right now.

bad bad bad.. i use to enjoy twi movies untill kweku manu and lil win started messing things up.. and also i want to know when akrobeto will be nominated for a movie?? he is the best in ghana right now.
mohammed tanimu dari 10 years ago

if u dash me kumawood movie for free I would not say even thank u to u because its borring nd also a coppy write.they dont even have a title for their movies.they always wait for somebody to do a mistake in his words before t ...
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if u dash me kumawood movie for free I would not say even thank u to u because its borring nd also a coppy write.they dont even have a title for their movies.they always wait for somebody to do a mistake in his words before they can get their movie title to act.because if u look at fulani landguard its neither here nor there its has no basis.fulani people dont to landguard in gh.the same thing happen to prophet twiyaa is this call movie?for me I call it concert.
belvis 10 years ago

is true. I don't even remember the last time i watched a twi or local movie. I stopped watching because it has become a concert not a movie. Even now, those english actresses are just doing fashion ... lol

is true. I don't even remember the last time i watched a twi or local movie. I stopped watching because it has become a concert not a movie. Even now, those english actresses are just doing fashion ... lol
Nuumo-bi 10 years ago

Every month I spent morethan $40.00 to buy Nigerian movies for the past 4 years. Simple because most Ghanaian movies does not related to our Ghanaian cultures.

Every month I spent morethan $40.00 to buy Nigerian movies for the past 4 years. Simple because most Ghanaian movies does not related to our Ghanaian cultures.
Fiifi 10 years ago

Iwonder why some people talk without realizing that they are exposing their nature and origin.This Nigerian who wrote this article must be living on the
moon or must be dreaming during the day.
If you hide your identity to ...
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Iwonder why some people talk without realizing that they are exposing their nature and origin.This Nigerian who wrote this article must be living on the
moon or must be dreaming during the day.
If you hide your identity to write rubbish then nobody will consider you a serious person.Try to pronounce the word PURSUE.
Kobby 10 years ago

You are complaining of Ghana movie makers copying Hollywood and Nollywood but fail to see that in your analysis you are doing the same thing. Comparing an ant to a giant. Don't forget that there is a beginning to everything ...
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You are complaining of Ghana movie makers copying Hollywood and Nollywood but fail to see that in your analysis you are doing the same thing. Comparing an ant to a giant. Don't forget that there is a beginning to everything and then we progress by learning from our mistakes. It is good to criticize but the most terrible thing you can do is to compare. Let us be original. Ghanaians are too fond of comparisons.
Kojo 10 years ago

i disagree with the third reason.... As in Shirley n co not depicting our cultural values.... u just can't base on one or two movies to make that point,pls come again on that one..

i disagree with the third reason.... As in Shirley n co not depicting our cultural values.... u just can't base on one or two movies to make that point,pls come again on that one..
lydia .usa 10 years ago

I stop watching the twi movies because
of Lil wayne anmd kwaku manu they make
me sick better get actors like Agya
koo Bill asamoah and co

I stop watching the twi movies because
of Lil wayne anmd kwaku manu they make
me sick better get actors like Agya
koo Bill asamoah and co
Ghana first 10 years ago

kumasi movies r the worst...it's made for illiterates .....mahin-mahinfuor

kumasi movies r the worst...it's made for illiterates .....mahin-mahinfuor
Ghana first 10 years ago

ff

ff
MR TEXAS COWBOY 10 years ago

LET NIGERIA ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET AMERICANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET GERMANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET INDIANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET CHINA ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET BRITISH ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET NORWAY ENJOY THEEIR MOV ...
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LET NIGERIA ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET AMERICANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET GERMANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET INDIANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET CHINA ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET BRITISH ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET NORWAY ENJOY THEEIR MOVIES , LET RUSSIANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET SOUTH AFRICANS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET DUBAI ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET TOGO ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET BRAZIL ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET ESKIMOS ENJOY THEIR MOVIES , LET FINLAND ENJOY THEIR MOVIES AND LET GHANA ENJOY THEIR MOVIES BETTER OR WORST .
Kejetia Nkomo 10 years ago

Every industry need to be different from each other. Politics need to be separated from entertainment and sports. If one speak the truth about the conducts of Ghanaians then he does not belongs to NPP. This must stop. Nothing ...
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Every industry need to be different from each other. Politics need to be separated from entertainment and sports. If one speak the truth about the conducts of Ghanaians then he does not belongs to NPP. This must stop. Nothing good will come from Ghana if we continue like this.
Tee 10 years ago

Leave them alone... u gotta crawl before walking. Nigerian movies are also the same way in trying to depict the American culture and we are far from that now. Ghana reminds me of china, they are trying to make a replica of ...
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Leave them alone... u gotta crawl before walking. Nigerian movies are also the same way in trying to depict the American culture and we are far from that now. Ghana reminds me of china, they are trying to make a replica of everything made in the USA. Be unique for once.
SENEGAL 10 years ago

HOW CAN JACKIE APPIAH STAR IN A TWI MOVIE BOTH HER PARENTS SPEAK TWI BUT SHE SPEAKS ENGLISH TO THEM. DOES IT MAKE SENSE?

HOW CAN JACKIE APPIAH STAR IN A TWI MOVIE BOTH HER PARENTS SPEAK TWI BUT SHE SPEAKS ENGLISH TO THEM. DOES IT MAKE SENSE?
KESEWAA 10 years ago

FAKE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES LIKE JACKIE AND VAN VICKER

FAKE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES LIKE JACKIE AND VAN VICKER
FK 10 years ago

Ghanaian movies are soo annoying. everything in those movies are soo boring. the pornography, the picture quality, the sound effects, the visual effects, the make-ups and what have you is just soo sad.Actors and Actresses spe ...
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Ghanaian movies are soo annoying. everything in those movies are soo boring. the pornography, the picture quality, the sound effects, the visual effects, the make-ups and what have you is just soo sad.Actors and Actresses speak like the are reciting a poem. this just dont look real. i dont even want to go into those kumawood movies. i seriously dont understand why they call it movies. its just soo sad.
ikeramzy 10 years ago

thanks mann for saying the truth. kumasi movie are very bad to watch

thanks mann for saying the truth. kumasi movie are very bad to watch
ikeramzy 10 years ago

no comment

no comment
Opia 10 years ago

The Nigerian movie industry is not the second biggest in the world. Let's stop elevating ourselves without substance. The US, India and European industries are far ahead.

The Nigerian movie industry is not the second biggest in the world. Let's stop elevating ourselves without substance. The US, India and European industries are far ahead.
Naziru 10 years ago

There you go wrong. Stop saying what you know nothing about. Mentioned one movies Industries in Europe that is better than NOLLYWOOD.

There you go wrong. Stop saying what you know nothing about. Mentioned one movies Industries in Europe that is better than NOLLYWOOD.
Ganaboi 10 years ago

twi movie is too boring

twi movie is too boring
Ganaboi 10 years ago

fire burn all jonking actors

fire burn all jonking actors
Ganaboi 10 years ago

tweeeaaaa/make i take my money go buy Ghanaian twi movie.

tweeeaaaa/make i take my money go buy Ghanaian twi movie.
ekow 10 years ago

Sika sunsum .. I told you so .. love brewed in African pot.. these are the kind of Ghanaian movies worth watching

Sika sunsum .. I told you so .. love brewed in African pot.. these are the kind of Ghanaian movies worth watching
Kokroko 10 years ago

STOP LYING TO YOURSELF. AFRICAN MOVIES ARE ARE IN NO CLASS TO B FOUND IN THE FILM CHART. I DONT SEE RHEM AT FILM FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD. R U STUPID. STOP LYING TO READES U IGNORANT.

STOP LYING TO YOURSELF. AFRICAN MOVIES ARE ARE IN NO CLASS TO B FOUND IN THE FILM CHART. I DONT SEE RHEM AT FILM FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD. R U STUPID. STOP LYING TO READES U IGNORANT.
yayaa 10 years ago

Can you imagine Yvonne nelson or Jackie Appiah starring in a movie without their photoshoping makeup ? They are fake

Can you imagine Yvonne nelson or Jackie Appiah starring in a movie without their photoshoping makeup ? They are fake
True fact 10 years ago

Who ever publish this article is simply just stupid and probably not from Akan tribe or may not fluently in Twi.I will quote what you make a very big mistake''FOREIGN CULTURE USAGE''Most Ghanaian movies don’t depict the Gha ...
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Who ever publish this article is simply just stupid and probably not from Akan tribe or may not fluently in Twi.I will quote what you make a very big mistake''FOREIGN CULTURE USAGE''Most Ghanaian movies don’t depict the Ghanaian culture or things that could happen in Ghana in reality, are you out of your mind to tell Ghanaians that foreign movies are real in reality than Ghanaians movies.So Batman,snakes on the plane,transformers and millions of foreign movies even including Nigerians movies are all real? this what i think you are ''sucker''
zongo 10 years ago

Ghanaian actors are rubbish true, old actors like kofi ajorlolo are boring to watch why he over acts, new one sometime its like watching a grown up doing a school recital. But they are getting better we just need good directo ...
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Ghanaian actors are rubbish true, old actors like kofi ajorlolo are boring to watch why he over acts, new one sometime its like watching a grown up doing a school recital. But they are getting better we just need good directors

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