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Socrate Safo Urges Creative Arts Leaders to Stop Talking, Start Delivering Solutions
Veteran Ghanaian filmmaker and creative industry advocate Socrate Safo has issued a strongly worded open letter to government-appointed leaders of Ghana’s creative industry, urging them to move beyond identifying the sector’s long-standing problems and focus on delivering practical solutions.
In the letter, addressed to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and other newly appointed industry leaders, Safo stressed that the creative sector no longer needs officials to repeat challenges that have been discussed for decades.
Football lesson from Kevin-Prince Boateng and Andrea Pirlo
Safo began his letter by drawing inspiration from a story shared by former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng about his time at Italian club AC Milan.
According to Boateng, he would constantly shout for the ball during training until one day legendary Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo called him over through a teammate who translated into English.
Pirlo reportedly told him:
“Tell him not to shout.”
When Boateng asked why, Pirlo replied:
“If you shout, the opponents will know you’re free. If you’re free, I’ll have already seen you.”
Safo said the exchange represented far more than football intelligence.
“It was a lesson in leadership,” he wrote.
According to him, exceptional leaders do not need constant reminders about obvious problems because they possess the vision to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges and provide solutions before situations become crises.
‘The industry has shouted long enough’
Using the football analogy, Safo argued that Ghana’s creative industry has spent years raising concerns over issues including inadequate funding, weak copyright enforcement, piracy, poor infrastructure, limited access to international markets, insufficient investment and the absence of long-term policies.
He noted that these challenges have been discussed extensively through conferences, interviews, policy papers and media engagements over several decades.
“Our expectation is not for you to keep repeating these problems back to us,” he stated.
“Your appointment was not to become the industry’s loudest commentators. It was to become its most effective problem-solvers.”
Safo added that, like Pirlo on the football pitch, those entrusted with leading Ghana’s creative industry should already know where opportunities exist and where urgent intervention is required.
“The creative sector should not have to keep shouting before action is taken,” he said.
Call for action over rhetoric
The filmmaker stressed that leadership should be judged by tangible results rather than repeated discussions about familiar problems.
He warned that every day spent diagnosing the same challenges without implementing lasting reforms represents lost opportunities for filmmakers, musicians, actors, writers, fashion designers, visual artists and thousands of young creatives who depend on the industry for their livelihoods.
Safo maintained that Ghana’s creative economy has enormous potential to become a major source of employment, tourism, cultural diplomacy and national economic growth.
However, he said achieving that vision would require strategic planning, collaboration with industry stakeholders, sustained investment and reforms capable of surviving changes in political administration.
“The industry is not asking for sympathy. It is asking for leadership,” he wrote.
Challenge to newly appointed leaders
Safo expressed hope that the tenure of the newly appointed officials would be remembered for the structures they establish, the policies they implement, the investments they attract and the opportunities they create rather than speeches about problems that everyone already understands.
He concluded by urging the leaders to emulate Pirlo’s foresight by recognising opportunities before they are pointed out.
“The creative industry has shouted long enough,” he wrote, adding that his excitement over the appointments was based on the expectation that the new leadership would deliver meaningful change.
In a light-hearted remark directed at fellow industry figure Rex Omar, Safo joked, “As for my brother Rex Omar, you, ok, I will deal with him later.”
He ended the letter by saying Ghana is now waiting for leadership that “sees, acts, and delivers.”
Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has broken his silence after another video of him surfaced online, reigniting concerns about his health and well-being.
The latest clip, reportedly shared by a man who claimed to have met the actor on Tuesday in Abuja, shows Anuku appearing calm and composed as he addressed the growing public attention surrounding his recent appearances.
Responding to the speculation, the veteran actor dismissed the concerns and urged Nigerians to focus on more pressing national issues instead of worrying about him.
“Y’all haven’t seen anything yet. Y’all should face your government and leave me the hell alone. If you don’t have a better thing to do, go do something; I’m good,” Anuku said in the video.
His comments come after days of online debate, with many fans expressing mixed reactions to an earlier roadside video that raised questions about his condition.
According to Legit.ng, the earlier footage was shared by an eyewitness identified as X user @Anthony Ehilebo, who filmed the actor sitting in a grassy area while holding what appeared to be a cup. Although the exact location was not disclosed, the eyewitness claimed the encounter took place in Abuja.
The video quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread speculation about the actor’s welfare. However, Anuku’s latest response appears aimed at reassuring the public that he is doing well while calling for an end to the persistent scrutiny of his personal
Veteran Ghanaian all-female gospel group Daughters of Glorious Jesus have said the greatest legacy they hope to leave behind is one of unity, describing it as the foundation of their remarkable journey in the gospel music industry.
The award-winning gospel group said their enduring bond and continued success over the years are proof that unity is essential for achieving lasting success, not only in music but in every aspect of life.
Speaking during an interview on Joy Prime’s Changes show, the group explained that unity has been the driving force behind their ability to remain together as one of Ghana’s longest-serving gospel music groups.
When asked how they would like to be remembered, lead singer Cynthia Agyare Appiadu gave a simple but powerful response: “Unity.”
“Where there’s unity, there’s victory,” she said.
She explained that the principle extends beyond music, saying, “It cuts across every aspect of life—in marriage, families, workplaces, churches and wherever you find yourself. When there’s no unity, there’s no victory.”
The group also credited humility as another key pillar of their longevity and success, noting that it has strengthened their relationship and kept them together throughout their musical journey.
Edna Sarpong said they hope future generations will remember them not only for their songs but also for demonstrating that unity, humility and the fear of God can sustain a successful and long-lasting music group.
“We also want the generations to come to remember that a music group was once able to remain united through humility and the fear of God,” she said.
According to the group, their journey proves that people can work together harmoniously for decades despite life’s challenges, making their story an example worth emulating.
Adding her voice to the discussion, Monica Owusu Ansah said their relationship has grown beyond music into a family bond. Although Cynthia and Edna are biological sisters, Monica said she has become part of their family through their decades of friendship and shared ministry.
Speaking in Twi, Monica said humility and unity have remained the foundation of their success, adding that maintaining those values while raising families and pursuing individual lives has made their journey even more meaningful.
The group expressed hope that their story will continue to inspire future generations to embrace unity, humility and faith as the foundation for lasting success.
The family of the late Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur, Beverly Afaglo, has announced a change in the venue for her funeral service as preparations for her final rites continue.
The funeral, which was originally planned for the Lashibi Funeral Home, will now be held at the Forecourt of the State House on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. After the service, the burial will take place privately.
A thanksgiving service has also been scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Action Chapel International, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Beverly Afaglo passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 42, just four days before her 43rd birthday. Her death shocked the Ghanaian entertainment industry, with many colleagues, friends, and fans mourning her and celebrating her impact and vibrant life.
She is survived by her husband and two children.
The family has extended an invitation to relatives, friends, colleagues, and the general public to join them in honouring her memory and paying their final respects.
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