‘If You Don’t Have The Money, It’s Not by Force To Organize It, How Can You Present ‘Papa’ As an Award?’ – Arnold Baidoo Slams Ghana Movie Awards  

Ghanaian entertainment pundit Arnold Baidoo has voiced his disappointment with the recently held Ghana Movie Awards, particularly criticizing the awards presented to winners. During an appearance on UTV’s ‘United Showbiz’ on January 25, 2025, Baidoo mocked the unique award plaques given out at the 14th edition of the event, woven fans painted with the Ghana flag, mounted on a wooden base with the recipient’s name and category embossed for visibility.

Baidoo didn’t mince his words, saying, “Papa, that we use to fan fire, come on, how?” He went on to highlight that while Fred Nuamah, CEO of the Ghana Movie Awards, deserves support and encouragement, the unusual nature of the awards raised concerns. “Fred needs support, encouragement, that fact cannot be disputed. If the year comes and he doesn’t get the support or funds needed to run the awards show, it’s not by force,” Baidoo remarked.

The 14th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards, held on January 18, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), celebrated excellence in cinema, attracting stars from both Ghana and Nigeria.

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