Ghanaian actor, Prince David Osei, has accused the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku of failing to make any impact on the country’s creative arts industry since being appointed.
According to him, despite the high hopes that accompanied the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government when they came into power, the creative arts have largely been left unimproved.
“Forget about the Ministry of Tourism. The Minister of Tourism has failed the industry, that’s what I keep saying I don’t know what the one in charge is doing. We felt like they coming into office would help, but they have not done anything remarkable that I have seen or felt so I think the Ministry is not doing well.”
Speaking to Citi TV, Prince David Osei added that the country needed to leverage more on its film industry to create more buzz about Ghana internationally in order to boost tourism.
According to him, other countries have taken advantage of the allure of their movie industries to market themselves.
He called on the government to learn from Hollywood, which he believes the United States has used to endear itself to movie lovers around the world.
“You need to come up with ideas. You need to make sure the right structures are there. You need to make Ghana a gateway for tourism. Most of us travel outside, others have not traveled outside before, but they can visualize how New York looks like because they have seen it on TV.
“That’s what Hollywood does. We need to open our sector, the movie industry should be the mouthpiece that will sell Ghana, through our movie making. Ever since they came into power, tell me one remarkable thing they have done.”
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ohh my country call Ghana, hmmm why cant we for once think outside the ball, we politicize everything, i weep for this country. If not NDC its NPP we cant live like this guys
From the comments here I realized most Ghanaian's lack critical thinking. Have you asked yourself why he said what he said? If the politician has not gone to make promises while looking for vote will he be talking? Where in America do you see the Secretary of Tourism? So in the first place if there is no Minister talking about tourism and film the so called celebrities out there will not be making noise. If you want them to stop talking then ask your politicians to stop talking about tourism, movie industry and all these ***barred word*** Agyako TV, Lumba tv and the rest
Foorish boy! The U.S. Government did not build Hollywood, nor has any hand in their operations except for due regulations and tax compliance. Those who default go to jail.The studios were not built by the government. They are private properties wai. Do you pay tax at all? What do you want the government to do for you stuuupppiiiid actors and actresess? Give you free money? or pay for your acts? What have you done for your kids? Aboaaa bi ba!! Otrumu!!
We are always hearing this nnoonsense from this so-called good for nothing Ghanaian actors and actresses. They are over-pampered and overblown
Show us your tax certificate first before you ask what the state can do for you.
Awurade, u only have to say something to criticize the Govt and people will chase u like a ***barred word***. I love this county called Ghana cos in the immediate past, it was the complete opposite.lol
With your receding hairline, tell the world one good thing you have done for yourself and your community mr so called actor. What sort of dud mentality is this? To quote the Legend Bob Marley " Mr Chatter box, how long will you live, always to receive but never to give, Mr chatter box, you are a big d1sgrace". Other places, people use their initiative to advance their passion. Get my advice fro free. Try crowdfunding for the needed finance you need. But I guess when you get the money you are going to blow it. Please do not disturb my peace of mind.
one good thing, there is nothing like free money, and we appreciate it. You have dressed like someone who have no education but rich through stealing
N.P.P. DO SOMETHING BEFORE YOU DIE.....LOL
Meanwhile in Nigeria Genevieve Nnaji has produced her own Netflix series. All our Ghanaian actress/actresses know is dressing up, jumping from one event to the other and sleeping around. No! there will no sharing of V8s this time, or Masloc loans. If you think you cannot do the work find something else to do.