"Creatives Deserve Respect!” – Empress Ghadafi Responds to Habib Iddrisu’s ‘Seriousness’ Remark
The creative industry plays a vital role in shaping national identity, influencing global culture, and contributing significantly to economic growth. However, recent remarks by Ghanaian politician Habib Iddrisu have sparked widespread debate, particularly among entertainment industry stakeholders. During the ministerial vetting of actor-turned-politician John Dumelo, Habib Iddrisu made a statement suggesting that the entertainment industry lacks seriousness compared to politics. He remarked: "You are not in your movie industry, try to be as serious as you can." This comment has been met with strong criticism from creatives across various sectors, with notable industry figure Empress Ghadafi leading the conversation against what she describes as a misguided and unfair generalization of the creative arts sector. In a strongly worded response, Empress Ghadafi condemned the remarks, emphasizing that the creative industry is an essential pillar of economic development and...