Various people including “Opanin” have been asking GhanaCelebrities.Com what caused the 2 year ban imposed on Ghanaian veteran Actors Kofi Adjorlolo and Ekow Smith Asante by the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG).
To ascertain what led to the ban of the above mentioned actors, I made a phone call a few minutes ago to Socrate Sarfo, the PR of FIPAG for clarifications on the issue.
According Socrate Sarfo and as most people may know, under ECOWAS which seeks to achieve free movement of people and trade between its member states, any national of ECOWAS can visit Ghana for a limited time to engage in trading enterprises.
However, as part of ECOWAS regulations, you cannot work in a member state without work permit. Most of us living abroad maybe familiar with work permit rules and its subsequent consequences.
Socrate Sarfo in our phone conversation explained that, late last year, FIPAG was informed that, some Nigerians were working (shooting a movie) at a location in Ghana without the necessary documentations to work (work permit, etc).
Since FIPAG is largely in charge of the production of movies within Ghana, they have a monitoring team to ensure that foreigners who come to work in the movie industry do not take the laws for granted.
Based on their tip-off, they sent their monitoring team to the specified location and found Kofi Adjorlolo in the midst of various Nigerians who were indeed working without permits.
At the location, they asked to speak to the Producer and Ekow Smith Asante phoned as the man in charge of the production (Producer).
Ekow Smith Asante was then advised by FIPAG to make the necessary arrangements to acquire work permits for his Nigerian crew. He was asked to meet FIPAG leaders for a discussion on the issue.
After Ekow Smith Asante confirmed the date and time of the meeting, FIPAG asked Kofi Adjorlolo to come with Ekow Smith as a witness to the proceedings and to further discuss with Kofi Adjorlolo an alleged unfair treatment he suffered in the hands of a movie producer.
On the day of the meeting, FIPAG waited for several hours and the two gentlemen failed to show up, rather, they continued shooting with the Nigerians who still had no work permits.
FIPAG had no option than to impose the 24months ban on Ekow Smith Asante for breaching the very fundamental laws of working in Ghana and in the movie industry.
Where does Kofi Adjorlolo come in? After Kofi Adjorlolo heard of the ban imposed on his friend, he went berserk, threw out several insults on radio and other places, saying among other things that, FIPAG has no right to ban anyone and they dare bring their “nonsense” on him.
As a senior citizen in the movie industry, this was uncalled for and very disrespecting to FIPAG. As a result of his disregard for the Association and its rules, he was also handed down a 2 year ban.
After my chit chat with Socrate Sarfo, I asked him if he is coming out with any movie soon. He quickly replied; it will be out soon. What is the title I asked and he answer, “What Sex Can Do”.
He promised to let us have the trailer as soon as it is out of the studio, so keep checking GhanaCelebrities.Com. It will be up here any day from today…
Adjorlolo’s ban really doesn’t make sense..evry1 has his or her own views n opinions n he said his..so whats de biggy..
So true, it doesnt make sense.this man is old and i dont know if they will still want to ues him in their movies after that 2yrs ban.
these ppl’s brains gotta b examined paaa..
You mean replaced
hahahaa replaced ampa..
i just hate dat socrate guy with passion.must all his movies be based on sex?OMG HE IS DA ONE HU NEEDS TO BE BAND.goshhhhhh i cant stand his black ass.
LOL.
he believes sex sells……………….. LOL
but Cici I think as much as we have the right to express our opinion we must also make sure we don’t offend anyone. Also I think FIPAG can reduce the Ban on K.Adjololo cos 2years is too much for such an offence.
gud John..2 years is way too much..anyway r u John Dumelo??lol
@cici;not only Adjorlolo but rather both actors.Is socrate sarfo an immigration officer in ghana?…why didnt sarfo and co report de nigerians to immigration officers in ghana.
yeah both actors..2 years is 2 much..i will step in this paaa..lol
is the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) the same body as the Porn Producers Association of Ghana (PIPAG)? that dude must be having a laugh, there will be no “films” if all we had were his knock off porn documentaries. its about time he learnt a thing or two from the real directors and producers in Ghana and the foreign directors who obviously dont uphold his authority. As for his proposed what sex can do, mr safo shove up up you a***
lmao
hahahahahaha………… laughing hard at that Porn Producers Association of Ghana( PIPAG )
Welcome back
i bet the greek philosopher is wondering wot his parents ate before deciding to name this pervert after him. ……………………..u guessed rite it was beans!!! cos guy is full of hot air. Miyagi sup wiv u bruv?
I’m good bruv Long time hope your good to
welll they a rite to bann them but my also problem is why IPAG DO NOT NOT TALK AB DAT GUY CALL SARFO PORN MOVIES DAT COMING OUT EVERY DAY?THEY SHOULD ALSO BANN HIM FOR COMING OUT WITH PORN MOVIES ?IT REALLY BULL SHIT
@ tutu ask that again. i have the been asking myself the same question,
why dont they say anything about those x rated movies? hmmmmm…. i guess he’s been giving out FREE money to shut them up.
ooooH.. So FIPAG also serves as Ghana Immigration Service when it comes to the movie industry!!
Thank you!…I was thinking the same thing. Can someone please tell me how the heck FIPAG saw it fit to make Socrate their mouth piece! All I can say is this ban is a freaking joke!
ok, now i need to hear from the other ends before i can pass judgement. but socrate, i still dont like your movies.
omG am getting on the next planeee to Ghana! I hate that socrate sarfo dude! I hate him ughhhh 🙁 and he’s coming out with another movie “what sex can do” dude am like what the fucking fuck? like why aint he getting banned from those nastyy movies he makes huh? make this is somee total bull sh*T!
Cot damn! calm down lady. As for Socrate and company I ain’t gonna bash them until his new movie “What sex can do” comes out because we all know what sex can do, well maybe for some.
He a hoe for that though lol!
this absolute nosense indeed.wth is wrong dis porn head mofos.they taking dis bullshit craps too far.My question is how is Sarfo’s movies benefiting de population of Ghana.ad3n dis guy needs to sit down n think abt hw to produce productive movies rather than dis chip homade porn he has been puting out there.kwwaasia r u de one to teach us “wht sex can do”
“what sex can do”? lmfao really , socrate? And Chris, are you sure socrate said his new movie is this title? UNBELIEVABLE.
Nanayaa, I am certainly sure…I asked twice to make sure of it. Let’s wait to see the trailer…How are you though sweety?
wat is unbelievable??? Remember Hot fuck i mean Hot fork??
yeah yeah whatever. unbelievale bcos i thought this man has change but apparently he hasn’t. same ole porn socrate.smh..but syn, write ur own comments and carry on..do us a favour and stop replying to my post clearly, i was asking chris not syn. me np3 ahu hyehy3 saa ad3n 🙁
wow, so whats wrong with someone liking or disliking your comments??? dis is a public forum dummy. if u’re not comfortable with dat, get the fuck out.
Hello guys I beleive we can talk about the ban given to these gentlemen, let get something from the report. the board of FIPAG waited for these men for a meeting and none of them showed up. Also Adjorlolo going out on a media platform and saying “they can’t bring their nonsens” on me is a way of our father and grandfather challenging the powers and the authority of the Association. Also I think we donot need to insult Socrate Sarfo he is PR and only delivered what the board have decided to the public, so I beleive we can forget about him now unless may be talking about his movies.
What are you saying. socrates and that crappy association are one and the same. they’re a mafia, i don’t think they have an iota of intelligence in their collective brains.how do you ban someone without due process. these blockheads make up the rules as they go and are a law unto themselves. if they had any sense they would have banned those porn videos being produced by their so called pro. massa don’t let me get started .
ho,get u started??? what are u gonna do if u get started???? why do dey have to ban the “porn” movies? if u don’t like it, other people do. masa dey inside your hole, don ‘t come here threatening people with dat baseless, empty and useless statement.nonsense.
See this internet thug acting all tough from the comfort of your mum’s computer. i wasn’t replying to your post so i don’t see why you got your panties in a bunch. you think you know how to act gangster on internet forums? talking filth doesn’t make you more mature
thanx Chris, dat was quick. I
n ma post on the previous article, i made it clear that i watched Kofi with Ekow on Rundown on TV Africa and i wasn’t happy with the way he carried himself. he as the senior actor as he says he is, should be setting a gud example for the younger ones to follow. his attitude when he was also interviewed on radio was very bad. he has made himself a God and when u do dat those who put the food on your table will also react. i guess dis is just a way of sayin to him dat “we have brought our nonsense, what can u do”…
we say so much yet we forget the basic truth, which is, without the producers, the actors have no job. respect should be the rule in dis matter.
about the movie, i wont say anything until i see the trailer.
Socrate Porn Safo also has the balls to ban others. Please make sure you don’t allow him to produce any low budget uneducated movie. Please make sure he is banned to. He can not ban others for not following rules if he is doing the same. Infact, who made this senseless, illiterate man a PR of FIPAG. Ah Ghana paaa. Wonders shall never end.
hello guys,that a meeting was scheduled is not something that has to be punished by banning. they should settle that within their organization .abdul salami and others pushed to ban yvonne b/c he felt disrespected by her.is like they are using ban as apersonal vendetta and not a way of disciplining, and calling people to order , when they trully comitted an offence.this is also a lesson for the actors choosing alone to work in their own countries.when something goes wrong they go out of job..what i see here is directors and producers trying so hard to be in controle. ,meaning if you dont agree on their terms ,any small mistake you make , they capi talize on it to punish you. ihave always been an advocate of actors working at home and international.it helps actors to survive when things goes wrong.let them revoke that ban and create a balance so that everybody will go home happy.
Us it me or has socrate got 5 inch wide nose
No its not you plus he also has an even bigger but apparently empty head filled exclusively with plots for senseless low budget porn movies.i wouldn’t even let my dog watch the movies he makes
Hahaaaaaha nice one
lol ok I see hmmm. I’m doing well by His Grace. hope u are too bra Chris?
Eso wo ara, when did I become Braa too? You this lady, anyway I am fine, just needs some holiday so thinking as to where to go and hide for some times!
Opanin respect urself. wo din ne wo adwen ns3 kuraa. syn was disrespectful to me on one of my post that is why I’m being mean. Just bcos this is a public forum thats not mean u can talk to ppl any how u want. hide behind ur computer and insult ppl cuz that is the only way u can voice ur crooked opinions. I was raised to respect ppl no matter where I go or how old the person may be. So I come here everytime with that same mind set to make my comments and bounce. If i have to respond to ppls comments, i do that with respect and diligence making sure i don’t disrespect myself or others regardless.
P.S. GC to me is more of a family forum than a public forum. If u don’t respect ur family don’t bring it here masa. how many website do u know that the authours or ppl running the site have time to reply to visitors comments? Only on GC. that is why this place makes me feel at home when ever i come here. If u wanna be a GC popo at least do that with respect. Again opanin RESPECT YOURSELF. npaninfo I know respest themselves paa unless u are just some ordianary opanin. thank you. how are you opanin? 🙂
@Nanayaa, i’m doin very well, u?? GC is not a family forum my dear lets get dat straight. do u know that if an elderly person sits home and watches as the young ones misbehave, he’s blamed eventhough he didn’t give dem the go ahead?? don’t get all worked up ma dear, it’s not good for your heart. enjoy your day.
@opanin I’m doing great too. Yeah to you GC is a public forum but to me it is family forum. To each one, their own. The comfortability I get when I come here is not the same as other sites. Also as an elderly you can straighting the younger ones out without disrespecting yourself or others. npaninfo are not always right all the time anyways. I’m not worked out, I’m just speaking my mind like you always do. you calling me a dummy and that I should get the fuck out was just very unecessary of opanin like you to say. You could have still made your point without any insults. My heart is very good and I intend to keep it like that lol. thanks and have a great week yourself.
i feel u.haven’t done dis before but i’ll make an exception. sorry if i went over board. enjoy your week.
Socrates & his strong appetite 4 sex & porn movies makes me wonder why he has the moral right 2 ban others.
What’s so gangster about what he wrote you clearly need some education sinds when can someone be a Internet thug now days people like you Luke to glue words together and make it your own Wise up boy or girl mini me or midget don’t start something you want be able to finish act your age like Opanin stated already don’t‘ come here threatening people with dat baseless, empty and useless statement Prako nam aponchi boy Mepa wo kyεw ka borɔfo kasa don’t come with your so called internet thug things on here cause we wing like it or give you the chance Deεn na εyε wo
@Miyagi, u got me crackin up man. dese guys go on the net, find words, bundle them together and come here acting all macho and stuff. i haven’t even finished laffin after reading his comment, it’s soooooooooooo funny.omg
Hahahahahhaha lol dude is too much after reading the word Internet thug I just had to reply
socrates sarfo you mesing the Ghana moving making look you talking about work permit i understand but this do not have nathing with you you are not immgration offier so why not leave for them to deal with it
socrate sarfo please stop producing sex moving its a shame for ghana to this shameeeeeeeeeeee
hahahhaha lol i was just trying to be polite ooo hmmm smh…times have change so my character has also change oo..not like i wasn’t polite b4, i’m way better now…2010 de3 vimmmmmmm nkoa, y33ko y3n anim lol. I would have suggested a nice place for you but i don’t travel a lot so ya..well good luck on finding a place. I hope you enjoy ur holiday oo 🙂
Thanks opanin..I appreciate that. u have proved to me that wo y3 opanin ampa.lol
odo m3y3 no den????…………LOL