Stop Using Insults to Promote Your Films

Ghanaian lawmaker Samuel Nartey George, popularly known as Sam George, has issued a stern warning to Nigerian entertainers, urging them to stop insulting Ghanaians as a means of promoting their movies.

Speaking passionately on the matter, the Member of Parliament expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend where some Nigerian filmmakers and actors allegedly use derogatory remarks about Ghanaians to generate hype and attention for their productions.

Sam George noted that while Ghana and Nigeria share deep cultural and historical ties, such tactics risk creating unnecessary tension between the two countries. He stressed that healthy competition in the creative industry should be based on talent, creativity, and respect, not insults or negative stereotypes.

The MP called on Ghanaian authorities, film bodies, and media houses to take a stand against any content that seeks to demean the country for publicity purposes. He further urged Nigerian industry stakeholders to encourage positive cross-border collaborations rather than divisive promotional gimmicks.

His statement has sparked debate on social media, with many Ghanaians backing his position, while some Nigerians argued that the remarks were taken out of context or were simply meant as humor. The controversy has reignited conversations about mutual respect and the portrayal of African nations in the entertainment industry.

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