{
  "id": 1388260,
  "title": "Accra is more like a place for the big boys, but Kumasi is for hustlers – Nigerian filmmaker Ramsey Nouah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/accra-is-more-like-a-place-for-the-big-boys-but-kumasi-is-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T00:58:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/accra-is-more-like-a-place-for-the-big-boys-but-kumasi-is-for-hustlers-nigerian-filmmaker-ramsey-nouah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian actor and filmmaker Ramsey Nouah has shared his impressions of Kumasi, describing the capital of Ghana's Ashanti region as a vibrant city brimming with hardworking, entrepreneurial, and down-to-earth individuals. Nouah, who is visiting Kumasi to star in an upcoming movie by Ghanaian actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win, expressed his amazement at the city's energy and character during an interview on Angel FM.\n\nDrawing comparisons between Kumasi and major Nigerian cities, Lagos, and Abuja, Nouah remarked that Kumasi felt more like Lagos than Accra. He explained, \"Kumasi is lovely. People are awesome. The energy here is quite something — it’s almost like Lagos and Abuja.\" Nouah noted that Lagos embodies the spirit of hustlers and entrepreneurs, while Abuja is associated with those who have amassed significant wealth. In his view, Kumasi shares the same entrepreneurial spirit as Lagos, with its inhabitants displaying a strong drive for success.\n\nWhen comparing Kumasi to Accra, Nouah observed that people in Kumasi come across as more down-to-earth. He stated, \"Accra is like the big boys acting like we are the big boys, but Kumasi is like hustlers, entrepreneurs, and all those things.\" In terms of social life and spending, the veteran actor agreed that Kumasi offers a more relaxed atmosphere compared to Accra. His visit to Kumasi is part of his preparations for his role in Lil Win's upcoming movie, marking a collaboration between Nigeria's film industry and Ghana's cinematic scene.",
  "summary": "Nigerian actor and filmmaker Ramsey Nouah has shared his impressions of Kumasi, describing the Ashanti regional capital as a city filled with hardworking, entrepreneurial and down-to-earth people. Nouah made the comments during an interview on Angel FM after arriving in Kumasi to feature in an upcoming movie by Ghanaian actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah Lil […] The post Accra is more like a place…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kumasi described as vibrant city with hardworking, entrepreneurial, down-to-earth individuals",
    "Ramsey Nouah compares Kumasi to Lagos and Abuja, notes entrepreneurial spirit",
    "Kumasi perceived as more down-to-earth than Accra, offers relaxed social life"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ramsey Nouah's comparison of Kumasi to Lagos and Accra to Abuja suggests that Kumasi's entrepreneurial spirit and down-to-earth nature make it an attractive hub for hustlers, contrasting with Accra's more affluent image.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}