Nigerians are aggressive, so they get whatever they want, says Haillie Sumney
Speaking about the Nigerian movie industry, Sumney explained that although cinema in both Ghana and Nigeria is doing well, Nigerians are doing better because of their population and economy
The Canadian-born Ghanaian actress Haillie Sumney has argued that Nigerians are more successful in their endeavours because they are more aggressive in life.
“Nigerians are very aggressive in everything they do. Because of that they get way ahead. So, I feel like we [Ghanaians] should put in more work and be more aggressive like them to get ahead, too,” Sumney told the host of Asaase Café 99.5, Caroline Sampson.
She was speaking on Friday (14 April).
Sumney added: “They are able to project their movies further than Ghana, and that’s one upper hand they have on us.”
Give ourselves options
Ghanaians are very professional, however, Sumney said.
“We are doing very well, and when I go to Nigeria, they respect the Ghanaian actors a lot, especially because of our veterans.”
The actress and producer Salma Mumin, who was also a guest on Asaase Café 99.5, added: “They are always ahead and get things done quickly because they want to make it by all means, no matter what. And if you get in their way you know already …
“They have cinemas all over the country. So, if you are premièring a film, you have options, unlike in Ghana, where you can only première at Silverbird, Accra Mall or the West Hills Mall,” Mumin said.
“But we are still pushing, and we believe things are going to get better; they are already beginning to look better. We have a lot of amazing films that are coming out of Ghana.”
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