Shirley Frimpong Manso Frowns at Ghanaians for Promoting Tyler Perry’s Movie, Straw

• Ghanaian movie producer Shirley Frimpong Manso has blasted Ghanaians for promoting Tyler Perry's movies
• The CEO of Sparrow Productions stated that Tyler Perry doesn't care about whether Ghanaians hype his movies or not
• Some social media users have commented on Shirley Frimpong Manso's viral video that Zionfelix posted on Instagram

Award-winning filmmaker Shirley Frimpong Manso has criticised movie lovers for hyping Tyler Perry's latest film.

Shirley, who has produced some notable movies such as Adams Apple and Shampaign, featuring top actors like Joselyn Dumas, Jackie Appiah, and Naa Ashorkor, claimed that Ghanaians don't support and promote her movies compared to how they have hyped up and written reviews about Tyler Perry's new film, Straw, currently streaming on Netflix.

Speaking on Hitz FM, Shirley frankly asked the presenter Doreen Avio why Ghanaian movies don't get free publicity on social media, blogs and on broadcast shows like foreign movies.

"I saw something going around recently. I believe Tyler Perry released a movie called Straw, and social media has been buzzing about it ever since. However, I don't recall ever receiving this kind of attention when I made a movie, so it's not balanced."

"Why are we discussing Tyler Perry's film when a Shirley Frimpong Manso film might easily receive the same level of attention? We have released documentaries that look critically at a wide range of topics."

"The Ghanaian film industry can yet achieve far greater success. Furthermore, I don't think the government is the sole solution; I think the media and the business sector may also be helpful.

Shirley Frimpong Manso slams Ghanaians on live radio

Movie producer Shirley Frimpong Manso has urged Ghanaians to support local movies just as much as they hype foreign films such as Tyler Perry's. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Sandraaddo_ stated:

"How well does she promote it? She produces good movies, but I think she should do more promotions❤️❤️❤️❤️."

Iammrswirekoh stated:

"Oh, but I remember how much Ghanaians talked about "The Perfect Picture"...It was huge."

Akosua_nokturnal stated:

"Does she give Ghanaians attention????? Everyone knows Tyler Perry and even the leading cast."

qu.eku_pictures stated:

"Oh, but I do not think Shirley is being fair. Ghanaians have really supported you, Waa. Your scripts and video production were just superb. Well, I have forgotten about that popular series she did! But mehn, Ghanaians have been very supportive. Though you, Joselyn Dumas and Naa Ashorkor were discovered well, just to mention a few.

"It just may be that the buzz didn’t translate into revenue so you slowed a little bit, or your market focus changed! Apart from his (Tyler) Madea character movies, Acrimony, which were out on Netflix. All his movies have been accessible on Netflix. It’s just recently that you launched the YouTube channels. So, please give it time and continue to remind Ghanaians of their love for you, and it will all align."

Sir_justice_man stated:

"She is right ❤️She has produced amazing movies, but we no dey hype them 😢We are sorry, Shirley."

Theadomedmund stated:

"Aunty Shirley, we love you and your movies, but we are talking about Tyler Perry and Taraji's movie. Ooh, it wasn't only Ghanaians that talked about STRAW, it was global, so please don't make comparisons like this. Tyler Perry is up there globally, please focus and one day you may get there too....! I love you."

The Instagram video is below:

Nadia Buari recreates a scene from Straw

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has taken over the internet by masterfully reenacting moments from Tyler Perry's most recent movie, Straw.

Nadia Buari, an A-list Ghanaian actress, showed her level of talent when she reenacted Taraji's performance in a viral scene from the film.

The scene in question revolved around Taraji's character in Straw, Janiyah Wiltkinson, who squares it up with her heartless boss Richard (Glynn Turman) while demanding her pay cheque, in what counts as a standout sequence to many lovers of the film.

Watch the Instagram video below:

Gloria Sarfo admires Taraji P. Henson's acting

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo, who praised her American counterpart Taraji P. Henson's remarkable acting abilities.

Sarfo was particularly effusive of Taraji's portrayal of Janiyah Wiltkinson, a struggling single mother, in Tyler Perry's film, Straw.

Some social media users commented on Gloria Sarfo's post as she complimented the Hollywood star on Instagram.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh