In an interview with Angel FM, comedian and actor Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi, popularly known as Dr. Likee, addressed veteran actor Bill Asamoah’s recent comments about the state of the Kumawood industry and his role in it.
“Look, I am more concerned about the streets,” Dr. Likee stated. “The Kumawood industry isn’t my sole focus. I’m just doing my own thing. I’m not in any competition for the ‘King of Kumawood’ title.
“The only time I’ll truly be bothered is when the streets turn their back on me. My goal is to provide opportunities for people from the streets to rise and become stars, that’s all.”
Dr. Likee’s remarks were in response to a broader conversation ignited by Bill Asamoah. In an interview with Poleeno Multimedia, Asamoah had challenged the notion that Dr. Likee had “saved” Kumawood, following praise from Samuel Nyamekye, a key industry figure.
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Nyamekye had commended actors like Mercy Asiedu, LilWin, Vivian Jill Lawrence, and Dr. Likee for revitalizing the industry through their work on YouTube and other platforms.
Addressing the notion that Dr. Likee was the industry’s saviour, Bill Asamoah remarked, “That’s an unfortunate statement. As much as I applaud my younger brother for what he’s doing, we should avoid rushing to overpraise people. When you do that, what message does it send to others in the industry?”
He elaborated further, saying, “Dr. Likee is doing well, but is he the only one working? He has a whole team behind him. So, when people say Dr. Likee saved Kumawood, how do we interpret that? We were working before he entered the industry. Just because someone becomes a favourite of the masses doesn’t mean they are the only one holding everything together.”
Dr. Likee, however, seemed unperturbed by the criticism and took the opportunity to highlight the bigger picture.
He lamented the loss of past icons, mentioning names like B. Kusi, Osofo Dadzie, and the late Super OD, whose performances in Akan dramas remain cherished. “These exceptional actors have left us,” he said, reflecting on the legacy they left behind.
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