Major Mahama - Kumawood

There is an ongoing campaign against Kumasi based filmmakers admonishing them NOT to make any film about Major Maxwell Adam Mahama.

This campaign also has arguably, the best actress in Ghana, Nana Ama Mcbrown's voice in it when she was interviewd by TV3 at the funeral of the late military man. She said "I am pleading with every producer in Kumasi to respect him/herself not to make any movie out the sad event. Even if they are going to use it as a story, they shouldn't tell it as it is"

One post on social media which startled me was "Herhh Kumawood! Don't even think about any Major Maxwell Mahama amanehunu 1,2,3 and nonsense biaa oo. Yoo! Shit ain't funny!"

Does it mean Kumasi based filmmakers glorify themselves in tragedy? Or does it mean everything made from the industry is for fun and jokes?

My question now is even if we should, can't #GhanaFilms ('Ghallywood', 'Kumawood', and others) make a movie with him(Major Mahama) not being the centre of the story borne from a WELL WRITTEN SCRIPT?

Foot note: I have seen uncountable movies made from tragedies from various sectors of the world film industry, done right and accordingly. If it should be done, it must be done RIGHT! For once spare us the comedy!

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