The Fall Of Ghana Film Industry: 5 Kumawood Actors Now In Skit Making
What looks like the collapse of the Ghana Film Industry birthed skit making which falls under the umbrella of acting which aims to entertain and educate in some way.
The Ghana Film Industry for over five years now has not seen any light as telenovelas have replaced most of the Ghanaian movies on screens with adults, youth, and children craving to always watch at night and repeated versions during the day time.
Some Ghanaians who have lost interest in watching local movies claim they are not intellectually stimulating and are of the same pattern.
Other filmmakers have alleged that backbiting, division, and the introduction of telenovelas on television screens collapsed the Ghana Film Industry.
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, and his deputy, Mark Okraku-Mantey are working effortlessly to restore the Ghana Film Industry to serve its purposeful role in the country.
Meanwhile, some famous Kumawood figures have resorted to skit making which is now fetching social media influencers huge amounts of money due to the views and likes of the videos they post on their social media pages.
Below are some of the renowned actors now in skit-making.
- Kwadwo Nkansah (Lil Win)
Kwadwo Nkansah known as Lil Win is one of the sensational actors who has been with the movie industry for over decades.
He is known for comical roles.
Lil Win is often portrayed as an old man who deviates from the norms of society.
He has starred in movies such as ‘Return of Black Monkey’, ‘The 2 Pilots, Asantewaa’, ‘Azonto Ghost’, and ‘Chaskele’.
The actor cum musician is known for songs like ‘Pepper Me’, ‘Paapi’, and ‘Odehyieba’
Lil Win is one of the actors who made use of social media as his profession started dwindling by sharing funny videos with followers and social media users.
He shares skits on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to excite his followers which ends up circulating on all social media platforms.
Below are some of his skits on TikTok
@officiallilwinwezzyNewest Hot Banger from DJ Azonto ft. myself Titled “One Prayer”!!! ‘We Go Fire’🔥🔥🔥. Prod. By @abochimusic♬ original sound – Official lil win wezzy
@lilwin_kn Lilwin 😂😂 #fypage #foryou #fypシ #viralvideo #trending #fyp #viral #funny #listen ♬ original sound – Kwadwo Nkansah lilwin
- Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi (Ras Nene or Dr Likee)
Another Kumawood actor who has taken over the internet with skits is Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi known as Ras Nene or Dr Likee.
The famous actor during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 started uploading videos on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube which gained massive viewership on all his social media platforms.
His videos are only for entertainment.
Dr Likee who has become famous beyond his own imagination on the back of his recent feature in the ‘Akacalito’ movie says he wants to go on retirement from acting since he has been in the profession for a while.
Find some of his videos below
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- Vivian Jill Lawrence
Vivian Jill Lawrence is an actress who has been in the Ghana Film Industry for many years. Many people regard her as an introvert but it seems that’s the opposite.
She has starred in many movies such as ‘Akurasi Burgers 3’, ‘True Color’, ‘Cross My Heart’, ‘True Colors 2’, and ‘Desperate Measures’.
Vivian Jill is actively in skit-making with the name ‘ABREWA MAFIA’.
Her verbal accents and gestures in the skits create some form of excitement in viewers.
Some of her videos on TikTok have about 18.3K, 45.6, views, and so forth.
Below are some of her videos
@vivian_jill_lawrence I love my work #abrewamafiachallenge #abrewamafia #jill #vivianjill #vivianjilllawrence #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – Vivian Jill Lawrence
@vivian_jill_lawrenceIt’s happening live on Oyerepa 100.7 fm this afternoon…… don’t miss out 😂♬ original sound – Vivian Jill Lawrence
- Samuel Nana Yaw Dabo
Samuel Nana Yaw Dabo is another male actor who is still trending in the entertainment fraternity due to his regular post of skits on social media.
The Kumawood comedian who was active on social media before the change in the movie industry’s productivity often posted funny videos on his social media pages to remain connected with his fans.
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- Rose Akua Attaa Mensah
Veteran actress Rose Akua Attaa Mensah known as Kyeiwaa is the recent skit maker that has popped up in Ghana.
Kyeiwaa ventured into skit-making two weeks after returning from the US.
Within that short period, Kyeiwaa has released skits like ‘Me Ba Awaree’ which literally means my daughter’s marriage, and the recent one ‘Evangelist Kyeiwaa’ which has gone very viral.
Watch her video on evangelism below
Dr likee is best of all