Veteran Ghanaian actor cum TV presenter, Akwasi Boadi Akrobeto has revealed that he was advised not to feature in the same movie with legendary actor Kofi Adu popularly known as Agya Koo.
According to him, the advice came from a top Kumawood movie producer who warned him to never act with Agya Koo.
Akrobeto explained the producer opined that Agya Koo would overshadow him if he (Akrobeto) featured in the same movie with the legendary actor.
Akrobeto admitted that he found wisdom in the advice of Kwasi Nyamkye, widely known as Miracle, who passed on the advice to him.
“I was advised against acting with Agya Koo because of his influence and might in the movie industry. I would not hide the name of the advisor. He is our very own Miracle, Kwasi Nyamekye. He acknowledged my talent and told me that I would not be recognized for my talent if I continue acting with Agya Koo because he would always outshine me,” he said.
“I saw wisdom in his counsel and decided to obey. So, he made sure we were not in the same movie till movie lovers began to accept me,” Akrobeto said in an exclusive interview on Peace FM.
Akrobeto however admitted that Agya Koo has immensely supported his career. Accordingly, he recounted how often he shows gratitude to Agya Koo privately for his role in his success.
“no one can undermine the might and contribution of Agya Koo to the development of the Ghana movie industry, and I always praise him for paving the way for us. When I bought my first car, a KIA Sportage, I drove to his house to show him my new car and express my gratitude to him. Same happened when I bought my Venza.”
Speaking on why he is now opening up on this Miracle advice, Akrobeto said he has been quiet on the issue because he fears how Ghanaian bloggers would twist and misrepresent his words.
“I have been silent on this issue and I have tried to dodge journalists and interviews because of what journalists can do to your words,” he said.
