Actor, Kwaku Manu has joined the ongoing discussion about the use of juju (voodoo) in the Kumawood movie industry, a topic recently brought to light by actress, Portia Asare Boateng.
Speaking on the matter, Kwaku Manu acknowledged that while he doesn’t personally believe in juju, he recognizes its existence and the fact that some of his colleagues do practice it.
“I don’t believe in juju, but I know it exists,” he said. “If you can pray for protection, then do so. There are traditional believers who pray to their gods, and I’ve seen communities pacifying these gods since my childhood. For instance, in New Edubiase, there’s a river where people don’t fish in, and women on their menstrual cycle are forbidden to cross it” he stated.
Kwaku Manu noted that, some individuals visit shrines just to harm those they see as competitors.
“Some people visit these places with the intention of causing someone else’s downfall. They don’t even sleep; they can go to the cemetery at dawn just to hinder someone’s progress. Even pastors are engaged in spiritual battles.”
“There are spiritual forces at play everywhere, not just in Kumawood. The world isn’t just about eating and enjoying life.”
Kwaku Manu also stressed the importance of laws and structure in the film industry, noting that unity alone cannot bring order and success.
“Unity doesn’t guarantee orderliness and success, but laws can. If we enact laws to budget and sponsor movie productions in the country, actors’ personal sentiments would matter less.”
Kwaku Manu maintained that, “Juju is real, so protect yourself spiritually if you can.”
He made these remarks during an interview with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM.
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