The tragic news involving the apple of my eye broke me into pieces. Sooner, I stumbled on a Ghanaian film (Ghallywood) that restored my smile.
Gone are the days where Ghana was the envy of all nations.
The music and its dynamism, (highlife songs which wafted to people’s presence) our local dishes, fashion, not forgetting the vibrant and symbolic “kente” cloth that captivates minds and souls with its colourful patterns and design.
The debate about which country’s jollof taste better underscores Ghana’s heritage across the globe.
Reflecting on the significant economic impact of the creative arts industry in recent years, it is alarming to see the current state of the market that has contributed to a substantial revenue loss.
The performance of our music internationally is also abysmal.
What went wrong? Hardly will you find a Ghanaian film on the Internet this days. It is amazing that Ghanaian actors are featured in Nollywood movies.
This is a testament that the nation is endowed with great talents.
The politicization of the industry, the surge in corruption, lack of investment, and poor leadership have propelled the industry to hit down the rocks.
The arts enterprise is dead. With good leadership, proper funding, adapting to trends, Hardwork and resilience, the industry will rise again.
Source:otixpress.com/Francisca Nanaba Amoako
