Award-winning American director and producer, Spike Lee has revealed that no one from Ghana’s film industry to approached during his stay in the country.
Spike Lee arrived Ghana March 26, the same day as US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit, is reported to be a part of the US Vice President’s creative arts team.
Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Asaase Radio, the filmmaker stated that he would have loved to communicate with people in Ghana’s film industry and share some ideas.
Spike Lee said that he had no idea Ghana had a film industry adding that although his arrival was made public, he was not engaged by key stakeholders in the local movie industry including the National Film Authority.
“I did not know that there is a thriving film industry in Ghana, I know about Nigeria. And I made the point that it was publicised that I was coming and no one approached me from the film office. I would have loved to meet the people in the film industry here (in Ghana).”