Movie Industry Needs To Be Competitive – Hon Catherine Afeku

Hon Catherine Afeku, The Minister for Tourism and Creative Arts has made statements about the Ghana movie industry. She stated that the government is willing to help the movie industry grow. She made these statements during the ‘See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, Feel Ghana’ campaign.

She spoke about Yvonne Nelson’s petition whereby she called on stakeholders of the industry to sign a petition to the government in order to revive the collapsing movie industry. “I’ve met her and it is a good proposal; I don’t call it petition. It is a proposal, to get the government to see the potential in the movie industry,” she stated.
However, she was quick to point out the onus did not lay on just the government; the movie makers had their roles to play to help the industry. “We can only do but to support to create a vibrant industry. But they have to be competitive. It is not free for all. The movies have to be sharp using technology, and the storyline cannot be repetitive and boring,” she admonished.

These statements by the minister are laudable and we hope that we would see more action by the ministry. The creative arts department of her ministry must not be left out of any policy and funding.