We Need Better Stories – Adjetey Anang

Adjetey Anang

 

Actor, Adjetey Anang, has called for stronger storytelling to revive the country’s movie industry, which he described as a flame that has dimmed but not gone out.

In a video shared by Asaasepa FM on August 18, 2025, he said the industry still has abundant talent and content. Still, filmmakers must focus on quality to attract both local and international audiences.

“We have the gift and talent and content necessary to succeed. While capital is important, a strong storyline can still carry a film even if we don’t have huge financial backing,” he said.

Adjetey reflected on the golden years of Ghana’s film industry when about 50 movies were released in a single month. Today, however, the numbers have dropped significantly due to financial difficulties.

He noted that many producers struggle to recover costs, especially after sharing revenue with major cinema outlets like Silverbird.

To address this, he called for more movie centres across the country to reduce monopoly, create competition, and open opportunities for filmmakers.

Beyond funding, Adjetey Anang stressed that the industry must also improve its craft. He urged scriptwriters and producers to put more research into their work, pointing out that the rise of digital platforms means Ghanaian movies now have the potential to reach global audiences instantly.

“We need to focus on improving the quality of our work by putting more research into our projects. Once something is released, it can reach a global audience. These are some of the challenges that make it seem like the industry is struggling, but we are still pushing,” he said.

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