Renowned Ghanaian musician Samini has ignited a major industry conversation about the financial struggles of actors, calling for a standardized pay structure to ensure fair compensation.

Speaking in a recent podcast, Samini stressed the need for structured remuneration in the film industry.

“If for nothing at all, there should be some form of monitoring so they can control remuneration for actors,” he stated, emphasizing that the current system does not adequately reward actors for their time and talent.

According to him, A-list actors should not earn less than GHS 50,000 per movie, B-list actors should receive at least GHS 30,000, and no mainstream actor should be paid below GHS 15,000 for any role.

He believes that enforcing such a system would not only improve the financial stability of actors but also elevate the overall quality of Ghanaian films.

Comparing the entertainment sectors, Samini pointed out that top musicians can earn between GHS 150,000 and GHS 250,000 for a live band performance, while even lesser-known artists can make GHS 15,000 to GHS 20,000 for a 30-minute show in Accra.

However, actors, including A-list stars, often struggle to secure GHS 10,000 to GHS 25,000 for an entire movie, which requires weeks of work.

“I think you can afford to pay them slightly more,” Samini emphasized, urging producers, directors, and industry stakeholders to re-evaluate how they compensate actors.

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