Award-winning Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo has vowed to continue advocating for change in the country’s struggling film industry.
Speaking in an interview, the outspoken actress said that although some of her colleagues criticise her for being vocal about the state of the industry, she will not relent.
She stressed that her commitment is for the benefit of younger actors entering the field.
“I used to say the Ghanaian film industry is not worth dying for, but I have changed my mind. Because I think that I am fighting for the next generation of filmmakers. Not the people who think they are okay, who think they are satisfied, who are content with where they are, with where the movie industry is. I am fighting for the next generation,” she said.
According to her, many young actors frequently reach out to her, expressing their frustrations and urging her not to give up her advocacy.
In an Instagram post published on 15th July 2025, Sarfo lamented that the talents of many Ghanaian actors who could thrive elsewhere, particularly in Nigeria, are being wasted at home.
“Honestly, if you’re in Nigeria as an actor, you’d realise that you’ve REALLY WASTED YOUR TALENT back in Ghana,” she wrote. “As in, people are shooting daily, back to back, nonstop. Meanwhile, in my country, Ghana, producers STRUGGLE to even shoot one film in a year.”
She described the situation as “CRAZY” and “totally disheartening,” questioning what had gone wrong in an industry that once flourished. “What has happened to our industry??? Talents are BEING WASTED. Mercy Lord,” she added.
Her comments drew mixed reactions, with some lambasting her for portraying Ghana in a bad light.
Gloria Sarfo has featured in several productions, including Efiewura, The Perfect Picture, Aloe Vera and Adam and Eve.
