BY Nadia Ntiamoah
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has shed light on why he couldn’t include Ghanaian actors in his new movie, “SIN.”
According to Iyke, despite his suggestion to investors to feature Ghanaian actors, the list of actors had already been finalized without any Ghanaian representation.
Emotional Influence in Business
Iyke believes that Ghanaian actors have allowed emotions to supersede their gift, which he thinks is a major obstacle to collaboration between Ghanaian and Nigerian actors.
He stated that external forces often feed on the insecurities and fears of Ghanaian actors, causing them to succumb to emotional influences that hinder business decisions.
Previous Collaboration Issues
Iyke recounted a previous collaboration between Ghanaian and Nigerian actors that was truncated due to emotional issues.
He mentioned that a Ghanaian actor got emotional over certain words directed at them, which ultimately led to the demise of the collaboration.
Nigerians vs. Ghanaians
Iyke highlighted a key difference between Nigerians and Ghanaians in business.
“We don’t get emotional about money,” he said, adding that Nigerians can separate personal relationships from business dealings.
He emphasized the importance of consensus and collaboration in building both industries, devoid of emotional influence.
Call for Consensus
Iyke called for a more collaborative effort between Ghanaian and Nigerian actors, stressing that consensus is key to working together effectively.
He believes that if Ghanaians can learn to put aside their personal differences and emotions, they can achieve greater success in the entertainment industry.
