Some years ago, Nigerian movie practitioners discovered a new frontier in Ghana; A neighbouring Anglophone country with relatively lower labour costs, better electricity and greater ease in terms of logistics.

And so the mad rush began; Nollywood investors,producers and directors trooped into Ghana.

In no time the Ghanaian movie industry bloosomed giving birth to stars like Van Vicker, Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Nelson, Juliet Ibrahim, Nadia Buari and a host of others-all under Nigeria's pay role (most times)

Unfortunately, a cross section of Ghanaians allowed this successes to get into their heads-they began to loathe Nigeria's influence on their movie industry.

About two years ago, misguided Ghanaian regulatory authorities decided to impose a huge fine/levy/tax on all Nigerian movie producers and actors wishing to work in Ghana.

For Nigeria,this was the provebial insult that broke the camel's back. Led by Segun Arinze, Nigerian movie practitioners decided to collectively turn their backs on Ghana as it concerns movie production,marketing and distribution. Though a few independent Nigerian producers still patronize Ghanaian talents...just a few.

Fast foward to this day,the Ghanaian movie industry or Ghallywood as its fondly called has all but crumbled. Especially as it concerns the English genre. What obtains in Ghana now is a switch to incredibly low budget 'Twi language' movies called Kumawood based largely in and around Kumasi.

Most big actors in Ghana have of late been practically rendered jobless-Nigerian producers no longer patronize them like before. Many like Michael Magid, Juliet Ibrahim and Yvonne Nelson have tried to self-produce their own movies,sometimes even launching such movies in Nigeria...but they've failed. Others have laid their hands on other businesses like TV shows, Clothing lines and NGOs-the struggle continues for them.

Meanwhile Nollywood has continued to make giant strides in improving the picture and sound quality of its movies.

This is a true story and not an attempt to start any useless Ghana vs Naija online war.

Oops! Is that why am not seeing all these their soft porn again in the market. Well is a lesson to them.

no wonder ashawo films hve bein rare nowadays. I cant fine john jumelo and dat fair guy. that keeps afro under his ampit ...micheal or sometin. and ashawos..

Zumarocket: no wonder ashawo films hve bein rare nowadays. I cant fine john jumelo and dat fair guy. that keeps afro under his ampit ...micheal or sometin. and ashawos..

Mind the way you talk about my future sugar daddy.
Besides his name is Majid Michel.

demelza: Mind the way you talk about my future sugar daddy.
Besides his name is Majid Michel.

LOL...a broke Sugar Daddy is of no use o.

Zumarocket: no wonder ashawo films hve bein rare nowadays. I cant fine john jumelo and dat fair guy. that keeps afro under his ampit ...micheal or sometin. and ashawos..

LMAAOO

publisher:

LOL...a broke Sugar Daddy is of no use o.

I am proudly Nigerian but if tomorrow I am making a movie it will be John Dumello over Desmond Idiot, Majid Michael over Ramsey Nouah, Yvonne Nelson over Omotola and Jackie Appiah over Genevieve Nnaji. oh Nadia Buhari over Tonto Dikeh because frankly those guys know how to play roles. All nollywood does, even with their so-called upgrade is scream in front of the camera. Those Ghanian names I listed made me watch Nigerian films, for a few month.

Stories that touch the heart ......


Lmao @ 'afro under his armpit'. Wicked people

Blossomilleston: I am proudly Nigerian but if tomorrow I am making a movie it will be John Dumello over Desmond Idiot, Majid Michael over Ramsey Nouah, Yvonne Nelson over Omotola and Jackie Appiah over Genevieve Nnaji. oh Nadia Buhari over Tonto Dikeh because frankly those guys know how to play roles. All nollywood does, even with their so-called upgrade is scream in front of the camera. Those Ghanian names I listed made me watch Nigerian films, for a few month.

See proper learner. Comparing Ghanaian actors with Nigerian actors . Joke!

To say you no be learner sef, Nadia buari? Jackie Appiah? Like seriously?

You wan mention Ghanaian actors, you no mention the ones who know their onions like AMA k Abrebese, Yvonne Okoro, NAA ashorkor what ever etc...na these ones you fit come up with? Smh

Well...you and I know you will never make any movie.

speedyboi:


Well...you and I know you will never make any movie.