Actor Kofi Adjorlolo has described government's decision to build a film village in Kyebi in the Eastern region as illogical. He told Joy News’ MzGee Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, is indisputably the film hub of the country and deserves the village.
“As people who are trying to plan and make sure our film industry develops to a certain level, didn’t they think?” he quizzed.
The veteran actor is not the only one who is unhappy about government’s decision to sight the film village in Kyebi. The filmmakers in Kumasi in July marched to parliament to present a petition to the speaker.
They pleaded with parliament in their petition to help reverse the decision of government.
Ola Michaels, their spokesperson had disclosed the husband of actress Mercy Asiedu is willing to give out 250 acres of land, in Kumasi, for the construction of the Film Village.
The movie producer revealed the land is already a film spot for movies like ‘Sankofa’, ‘Abuburo Kosua’ and many others. The chief of Hemang has also allocated 200 acres of land for the construction of the Film Village.
Shortly after their march, the Creative Art Council headed by Mark Okraku Mantey released a statement claiming government has plans to build two film villages of which Kumasi is an option.
“That’s all lies. They only came out to say they would build two film villages because people started agitating,” Kofi Adjorlolo claimed.
He explained there are not many actors in Kyebi which counts as one of the flaws in government's decision.
“it means the actors would have to move to Kyebi when everything of theirs is in Kumasi. I have a problem with whoever came up with the Kyebi idea,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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So so funny how people just talk just because they have a voice. Massa, come to kumasi and show me a land that is available and easy to acquire. If you are young and want to build, you will have to go as far as anhwia kwanta, nkawie, ntonso, ejoso besiase, abono close to lake bosomtwi. We all know there are no lands in Accra. You will be lucky to have litigation free lands in Accra. But easily outskirts will be easier. Probably that may be the reason using kyebi. Yes Ashanti region may have a problem but I guess it will be easier setting up a film village like Holliwood type at a far place.
I have been wondering why Kyebi? It simply doesn't make sense. Accra I would agree, but even that I'd feel Kumasi has been shortchanged. For Kyebi it is just mind boggling and clear case of nepotistic politicking. The village must be in Accra or Kumasi; Kumasi edging Accra a little because it is the unofficial movie capital of Ghana.