Ghanaian actor and producer Fiifi Coleman has called for urgent action to address the long-neglected plight of aged actors in the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Private Actors Welfare Scheme, an insurance initiative by Fiifi Coleman Productions, held at the Marriott Hotel in Accra on Saturday, January 4, Coleman emphasized that the issue extends beyond a crisis, describing it as a systemic failure.
According to him, many veteran actors, who once brought joy and inspiration to millions, now face financial struggles and health challenges in their old age. "How many times have we seen our colleagues fall sick and watch helplessly as the public rallies to raise funds for their healthcare?" he questioned. "How many funerals have we attended wondering how those who entertained millions couldn't afford a dignified farewell?"Coleman expressed disappointment in the industry's inability to create a sustainable system to support these trailblazers, lamenting that they are often left at the mercy of public donations. "This isn't just a crisis but a failed work.
A failure of an industry to protect its own.
