Legendary Ghanaian actress Grace Omaboe, popularly known as Maame Dokono, has expressed concern about the current state of Ghana's movie industry. She feels that contemporary films lack the meaningful lessons that once characterized the industry and now serve mostly as entertainment rather than sources of positive inspiration.

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Maame Dokono shared her thoughts, stating, "When I observe the current movies, I find myself laughing internally because they don't seem to offer much in terms of valuable life lessons. I mainly watch them just for fun rather than expecting any significant takeaways."

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She also criticized the casting choices in modern films, questioning why younger actors are often given roles intended for older characters, despite the presence of experienced elderly actors. She reflected on the past, noting that during her early career, roles were more appropriately assigned based on age and experience, without relying on makeup and costumes to age actors artificially.

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Recalling a specific instance, Maame Dokono mentioned turning down a role in a Kumawood film because she was to be paired with a significantly younger actor, LilWin, as her on-screen husband. She expressed her dissatisfaction with this casting decision, saying, "I couldn’t accept the role because it seemed unrealistic for someone like LilWin to play my husband. It didn't make sense to me, and as a result, the producers were unhappy with my refusal."

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