Ghanaian actor Kwaku Manu has encouraged creatives not to depend on awards for validation amid controversy surrounding King Paluta's 'Makoma' song being snubbed in nominations over profanity claims.

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Speaking on United Showbiz on March 29, 2025, he shared his thoughts, explaining that he has never looked to awards for recognition because they have never brought him any real benefits.

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Although he acknowledges that awards can be a way to appreciate hard work, he believes that the effort, stress, and money spent on attending these events often outweigh any rewards they offer.

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“Since I started working, I have not considered awards because they’ve done nothing for me. It’s good if you’re acknowledged for your efforts and your name is mentioned. But for someone to dress up, fly from Kumasi to Accra, and book hotel rooms for themselves and their team, what’s the point?” he said.

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“It’s not like they’re even getting money from the awards. Forget about deals or opportunities,” he continued.

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The actor also reflected on his experience with the Ghana Movie Awards, describing it as a waste of time due to the disrespect he and other Kumawood actors received.

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“I went for the Ghana Movie Awards sometime back, and it was a waste of time for me. Those of us who came from Kumasi, our names weren’t even mentioned. The hosts mentioned all the names of the English-speaking actors and ignored us,” he recalled.

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He further highlighted the collapse of the scheme when Kumawood actors stopped attending. “You could see that when the Kumawood actors stopped attending, the scheme collapsed.

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These award shows depend on celebrities to function. The moment the celebrities stop attending, they collapse. So what’s their use?” he questioned.

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