President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has proclaimed his unwavering support for the Ghanaian movie industry.
Speaking at the launch of the “Black Star Experience” at the Black Stars Square on May 1, 2025, President Mahama stated that only Ghanaian movies would be shown in the presidential jet.
He explained that while in office in 2012, Ghanaian movies were only shown in the presidential jet therefore he is bringing the initiative back into action.
“I remember as a young student in Legon, we had our little drama studio, and our students as part of their exams had to do choreography for a drama performance. And we had to pay for their performances. They did very well because of their beautiful African performances… I remember I asked they don’t show foreign films on the presidential jet anymore and that we should watch Ghanaian movies.
“This was when I was president before and I am going to give the directive again. The plan has gone for servicing and when it comes I will tell them to change all foreign movies and put Ghanian ones,” he said.
President Mahama also recounted an interesting Kumawood movie he watched concerning LilWin and Van Vicker during his tenure.
“I watch a very interesting one between LilWin and Van Vicker. When some armed robbers attacked Van Vicker… LilWin and his wife found him lying down. His wife quizzed where he came from and LilWin noted that he was a white man who had fallen from a plan. These are interesting, we have the talent,” he added.
Watch the video below:
At the launch of the Black Star Experience, H.E. John Mahama shared how he’ll insist on showcasing Ghanaian films—not foreign ones—on the presidential jet#ghanaweb#ghanawebtv pic.twitter.com/WKDzVo5zHW
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) May 1, 2025
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