Ghanaian actor and content creator Jeffery Nortey has voiced his frustration over what he describes as a disappointing trend in the local film industry, the tendency of some filmmakers to abandon loyal, hardworking actors once they receive higher budgets. In a Facebook post sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media, the actor highlighted how certain producers rely heavily on dependable, committed actors when funding is tight, only to replace them with more high-profile names once the money comes in."It's really disheartening how some Ghanaian filmmakers operate," he wrote. "When funds are low, they call on the familiar, dependable faces, people who push their projects, promote them tirelessly, and show up with full commitment," he wrote.
According to Jeffery, these lesser-known actors often play a key role in the success of film projects, particularly during promotion. "Let's not ignore marketing.
It's often the so-called lesser-known actors who go all out, constantly posting, engaging fans and doing everything they can to help a film succeed," he added.
Read Also:Full List Winners: Ghana Comedy Awards 2025 He further argued that visibility and success in the industry come from effort, not just status. "Let's be clear - bigger faces don't always bring bigger money. (I stand to be corrected)," he wrote, suggesting that the obsession with "star power" could be damaging to the depth and loyalty the industry needs to grow.Nortey's comments echo growing concerns among actors and creatives who feel overlooked or discarded despite consistently supporting film projects through challenging phases.
