Ghanaian actor and comedian Clement Bonney, known in the industry as Mr. Beautiful, has expressed that his exclusion from the Kumawood film scene is linked to his support for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In an interview with Adom FM, he explained that the Kumawood industry, located in Kumasi—an area strongly aligned with the New Patriotic Party (NPP)—has led producers to overlook him to protect their sales.
He shared that some producers have explicitly communicated their reluctance to cast him due to his political ties with the NDC, which are not well-received in Kumasi.
Mr. Beautiful also noted that Paul Gee, a notable figure in Kumawood, informed him that the industry’s leadership, predominantly from Kumasi and largely NPP supporters, would not consider him for roles.
He believes this situation highlights a lack of political maturity among Ghanaians, contrasting it with the American political landscape where celebrities freely endorse their preferred parties without facing backlash.
“We are not yet mature enough to understand democracy, so when I say it didn’t affect me, then it’s a lie. I was sidelined in the movie industry, which reduced the quality of content my followers had to enjoy. There is only one Mr. Beautiful, so if you sideline me and think you can replace me with someone else, it won’t work,” he said.
Mr. Beautiful recounted an experience in South Africa during a commercial shoot. Upon learning of his affiliation with the NDC, the marketing director declined to continue with the project, attributing the decision to his political views.
“They brought me back to Ghana,” he recalled.
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