Veteran Kumawood actor Agya Koo has firmly responded to latest remarks made by fellow actor and filmmaker LilWin, who downplayed Agya Koo’s present relevance in Ghana’s film trade.
Talking in an interview on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM, LilWin claimed that Agya Koo was “dwelling on previous glory”, suggesting that the legendary actor had resorted to internet hosting podcasts and acting at funerals reasonably than remaining energetic in mainstream movie manufacturing. The feedback have stirred important debate on-line, with many viewing them as dismissive of Agya Koo’s iconic position in constructing Kumawood.
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In response, Agya Koo took to social media platform X (previously Twitter) to handle the claims. He acknowledged his latest shift into reside band performances however rejected any notion that his profession was fading.
He wrote,
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I’m proud to have impressed many actors and actresses, together with you. I’ve transitioned to reside band and I’m loving it. You’re additionally making music, and I’m proud to have impressed many actors and actresses, together with you. Simply that you just make noise on beat like some Bantama ‘kwenkwen’ vendor
Taking a agency jab at LilWin’s assertion of being the present face of Ghanaian cinema, Agya Koo added:
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You declare your time is now? Nigerian motion pictures weren’t extensively accepted in Ghana again in my day, however my motion pictures had been the speak of the city. You’re chasing recognition in Nigeria, but you’re claiming to be the king? Hold pushing the boundaries of artwork – and cease making noise, Actor Kwame
His fiery response has reignited conversations round legacy, relevance, and respect inside the Ghanaian movie house, with followers and trade gamers weighing in on each side.
