Celebrated Actor, Mikki Osei Berko, popularly called Dada Boat believes that Ghana’s movie industry is not dead as most people perceive.
In an interview on Joy Prime, he asserted that the industry is still alive but is struggling to survive and sustain its vibrancy.
“It’s not dead; it’s in a coma and needs medication,” he said sarcastically.
Explaining what medications it requires to remedy the situation, he mentioned that effective policies and training are the best solutions.
According to him, the government needs to get involved and help solve the challenges, as the industry is a key part of the country’s economic growth.
“Government should get involved because it’s an important part of the economy we cannot underestimate. When policy comes into being, it means that training and the others follow.”
This guides industry players in realising the standards required, and there are opportunities available.
Dada Boat also believes one of the major hindrances to the industry’s progression is the airing of foreign content on the majority of Ghanaian media channels, which he says must be stopped.
“If it’s not stopped, one day I’ll have a one-man demonstration to help stop it because it’s killing our industry and economy,” he said on Friday, February 21, 2025.
He suggested that television stations should be forced with legislative instrument (L.I) to show local content frequently.
