Popular Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu, has proposed the establishment of a support club for Kumawood actors and stakeholders to assist those in need.
This suggestion comes in the wake of the deaths of fellow actors C Confion and Bernard Nyarko in 2024, both of whom battled illnesses.
In an interview with Kumasi-based Big Ben TV, Kwaku Manu attributed their deaths to poor health conditions that the film industry failed to address adequately.
He expressed regret that the late actors did not inform many people in the industry about their illnesses, which might have prevented the tragedy if help had been offered.
“He (C Confion) did not inform his family when he was sick, and he shouldn’t have done that. They could have potentially averted this disaster by offering help. Bishop had been ill for over a year, but only a few people were aware of his condition,” he said.
Manu stressed the importance of unity within the industry, suggesting that a united front could have facilitated the sharing of critical information and provided timely assistance.
“If the group had been united and presented a united front, we could have shared the information on our WhatsApp platform to inform others and we would have been able to provide assistance,” he said.
He lamented the lack of genuine care in the movie industry, describing it as pretentious and advising industry members to be cautious.
“There is no love in the movie industry — it’s all just pretense. If you are part of the industry, you need to be very careful,” he added.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
