Legendary Ghanaian actor, Agya Koo, has spoken candidly about the reasons behind the collapse of Ghana’s once-thriving film industry, emphasizing the devastating effects of power outages under John Dramani Mahama’s presidency.
Agya Koo said the constant power outages, locally referred to as “dumsor,” were a major reason for the decline of the movie industry.
The 55-year-old, however, admitted there were other contributing factors aside from the frequent power outages during John Mahama’s time as president.
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He made these allegations in a recent interview on Lawson Radio.
“I won’t shy away from the fact that the power issues during Mahama’s time had a huge impact on our industry. Filmmakers depend on reliable electricity to create their work, and without it, production slows down. It contributed to the decline of our industry, and sadly, it wasn’t the only issue,” he said.
Agya Koo was one of the most influential Ghanaian actors back when the country’s film industry was vibrant.
His career has lasted over decades and he’s still regarded as one of the best comedic actors in Ghana.
He has made his stance known over the years as a supporter of the ruling National Patriotic Party (NPP) and consistently campaigns for them.
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Ghana goes to the polls to elect a president and parliamentarians on December 7.
