Popular Ghanaian comedian Amponsah Obarima Akuoko , professionally known as OB Amponsah has opened up about the financial challenges he faces in the comedy industry, revealing that his shows often do not yield profits. Speaking in an interview with DJ Slim on Hitz FM, the comedy star disclosed that his most recent event at the Bukom Boxing Arena in December 2024 resulted in a staggering loss of around 40,000 Ghana cedis. OB was asked if he benefits or makes profits from his shows.
His response was candid "No, even the just-ended one at the Bukom Boxing Arena, I made a loss of about GH¢40,000.
I've done five special comedy shows, and none of them has yielded any profit." Read Also: OB Amponsah predicts possible collapse of Ghana’s comedy Industry; says it lacks stakeholder Interest The discussion, centered on the topic "Tax Elements of Events in Ghana: How Does It Benefit Event Organizers?", brought to light the financial burden that event organizers, particularly in the comedy industry, face in Ghana.
OB Amponsah explained that despite his dedication to producing high-quality shows for his audience, the costs of organizing events often surpass the revenue generated.
