Agya Koo: Ghanaian Actor Urges Film Makers To Refrain From Using Insults And Explicit Content

Agya Koo: Ghanaian Actor Urges Film Makers To Refrain From Using Insults And Explicit Content

  • Agya Koo has condemned the use of explicit content and insults in local movies, urging film-makers to try and reduce the volume of such content
  • The actor argued that a lot of local movies are consumed by younger audiences, and such content is not healthy for children
  • He mentioned that there were times when Otumfuo Osei Tutu II spoke to him and echoed his sentiments regarding the matter

Veteran Ghanaian actor Agya Koo has made a passionate appeal to filmmakers in the local movie industry to reduce the use of explicit content and insults in their productions.

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Ghanaian actor Agya Koo Photo Source: Agya Koo
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The actor, who has been a big influence in the industry for decades, expressed his concerns about the potential negative impact of such content on younger audiences in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z.

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Agya Koo argued that a significant portion of the audience for local movies is made up of children and young adults. He believes that exposing them to explicit content and insults is not healthy for their development.

The actor further revealed that he has had discussions with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, who shares his sentiments on the matter. He mentioned that the king of the Asante kingdom had urged him to advise local entertainers against the act. He added that the Asantehene also believes that the movie industry has a role to play in shaping society.

Agya Koo shows Akrobeto love

In another story published by YEN.com.gh, Agya Koo, in a video, met fellow Kumawood veteran Akrobeto by the roadside in town, and it was all love between the two.

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The two stars, who were excited to see each other, exchanged pleasantries and had a hearty chat. A video of the beautiful moment was shared by Agya Koo on his TikTok page, and Ghanaians in the comment section were happy to see them bonding.

The heartwarming encounter did not go unnoticed, as Agya Koo shared the precious moment with his fans. He took to his TikTok page to post the video capturing the impromptu linkup with Akrobeto. He captioned the video, stating that he was happy to have met his brother Akrobeto on that day.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.

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