‘They used me as sacrificial lamb’ – Kofi Ajorlolo recounts Ghollywood ban
Actor Kofi Ajorlolo has opened up about a two-year ban that was imposed on him by a group of Ghanaian producers, and why it was eventually reversed after only a few months. According to the veteran, he became the first person to be subjected to such a ban and was used as a “sacrificial lamb” […]
Veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Ajorlolo has recounted his ordeal with a two-year ban imposed by a circle of Ghanaian producers, detailing why the restriction was ultimately lifted. Describing himself as the first person to face such a ban, Ajorlolo stated that he was treated as a "sacrificial lamb" by the industry players. The ban was meant to restrict his involvement in Ghanaian productions, but it had a minimal impact on his career as producers from neighboring Nigeria saw him as a valuable asset for their projects.
Ajorlolo recalled that while his Ghanaian counterparts were working to exclude him, his Nigerian colleagues were actively reaching out to invite him for roles in their productions. The Ghanaian producers eventually decided to reverse the ban, realizing that it was not producing the desired outcome. Although the ban was initially set to last for two years, Ajorlolo said it was lifted after about six to eight months.
Reflecting on the experience, Ajorlolo noted that although it was a painful period, it ultimately opened doors for him in the broader West African film industry.
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