An Executive member of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) has revealed that the proposed ‘Gollywood’ name for Ghana’s film industry was suggested by President Akufo-Addo.
Bob Smith disclosed this to Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, saying the President in his attempt to help improve the industry in Ghana, suggested the name.
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Since its introduction to the public last week, the name “Gollywood” has courted controversies with a couple of organizations disassociating themselves from the name.
“One thing I know is that President Akufo-Addo said it and said that he wants to bring up a vibrant film industry. He mentioned Hollywood, Nollywood and this gave us the impression that he has accepted a name that follows that line,” he said.
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President for Film Directors Guild of Ghana (FDDG), Richard Boateng, who spearheaded the rebranding from Ghallywood to Gollywood said those disassociating themselves from the suggested name are only sabotaging him and his organization.
“They have their reasons for backing off…I was disappointed when I saw this statement signed by FIPAG; something happened some years ago and I feel I am been sabotaged.
“I don’t know why they also want me to consult everybody before I take a decision with my organization,” he added.
Gollywood takes after America’s Hollywood, India’s Bollywood and Nigeria’s Nollywood.