Ghanaian screen star Majid Michel has spoken out against the constant comparisons between his home country's movie sector and Nigeria's Nollywood, describing the debate as completely baseless.
Speaking during an appearance on Accra-based radio station Y1079 FM, the award-winning actor explained that the vast population difference between the two West African nations makes any direct contest unfair, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
Michel noted that Nigeria's population gives it an obvious mathematical advantage when it comes to producing creative professionals. He pointed out that Ghana counts fewer than 40 million citizens, while Nigeria boasts over 200 million people, a factor that naturally widens the pool for actors, directors, and other specialists.
To drive his point home, Michel used an analogy involving families of different sizes. He stated that a household with 50 children naturally has a much higher likelihood of producing more doctors, criminals, and filmmakers than one with just five children.
He explained that the same mathematical reality applies to creative output. According to him, it only stands to reason that Nigeria produces more film practitioners simply because of its sheer numbers.
The actor, who has starred in numerous major productions across both Ghana and Nigeria over the past two decades, also noted that Ghana should avoid measuring itself against older, more established nations. He observed that many global leaders have had centuries to build their systems, whereas Ghana remains in an adolescent stage of development.
