Ghanaian actor Adjetey Anang popularly known as Pusher, has highlighted the impact of storytelling in addressing societal ills like illegal mining, known in Ghanaian parlance as galamsey.
While reacting to a question about the need for creative industry people to add their voices to the campaign against illegal mining, the 'Things We Do for Love' actor said they wield so much power that can be channeled through their craft than embark on protests.
"We've learnt to do that so well in the stories that we tell and so every now and then if you watch our productions we have adaptations of them, we change certain lines, we inject some of these things for the audience to know that we can have the entertainment and fun but there are serious issues going on there and have to pay attention so we are able to craft that well in our stories that we tell and that's the best and I think that that's where we should be heard loudly that hitting the streets," he said.
He, however, stated that he supports demonstrations against critical issues like galamsey provided they are done within the confines of the law.
On September 17, Democracy Hub organised a three-day demonstration to mount pressure on the government to stop galamsey to avert its devastating impact on water bodies and forest reserves.
However, about 40 of the protesters were remanded in police and prison custody for allegedly for allegedly committing various offences during the protest.
This has caused agitation among the citizenry, with some calling on the police to free the protesters.
Others have also called out celebrities like Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy for keeping quiet over the unfortunate incident.
Adjetey Anang's comment buttresses the notion that creatives can use their various works to influence society in various ways.
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