Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Nii Amugi, who most recently portrayed a pastor in “The Beast of No Nation,” has disclosed that he was once paid as little as GH₵20 for a film part.
The iconic actor stated that working without a large salary was simple for him since he was driven to work hard and establish himself in the field in an interview with JoyPrime’s Roselyn Felli on Wednesday, November 29.
He mentioned how, in the 1970s, he had accepted GH₵20 as payment for one of his efforts.
“The lowest amount I have received as an actor is GH₵20, paid to me by GBC radio theatre,” he said.
The actor claims that he started his profession with a lot of fire and youthful exuberance, and he was unconcerned with how little money he made.
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He emphasized his choice to dedicate himself fully to his trade by producing relatable content for a global audience.
“We the so called beginners of these things were doing it for the passion. I just love it anytime someone is happy because he/she has been entertained by my performance, knowing that the viewers appreciate what I did was very satisfying,” he said.
Mr. Amugi Fred described the creative processes that went into the majority of his well-known performances.
He talked on the impact of certain filmmakers, gave behind-the-scenes stories, and examined how the business is evolving.
The celebrated actor also discussed his remarkable career, including details about his most well-known parts and his development as a film star.
He counseled aspiring and young actors to stop downplaying tiny roles in films and to embrace any role that is given to them as significant.
