The CEO of Miracle Films, Mr. Samuel Nyamekye, recently commended actors like Mercy Asiedu, LilWin, Dr. Likee, Matilda Asare, and Vivian Jill Lawrence for revitalising the Kumawood industry through their consistent production of movies and series on platforms such as YouTube and traditional media.However, when actor Bill Asamoah was asked during an interview with Poleeno Multimedia about claims that Dr.

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Likee single-handedly "saved" Kumawood with his highly popular YouTube series, he firmly disagreed with the notion.“That’s an unfortunate statement. As much as I applaud my younger brother for what he’s doing, we should avoid rushing to overpraise people. When you do that, what message does it send to others in the industry?”He continued, “Dr. Likee is doing well, but is he the only one working? He has a whole team behind him.

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So, when people say Dr. Likee saved Kumawood, how do we interpret that? We were working before he entered the industry. Just because someone becomes a favourite of the masses doesn’t mean they are the only one holding everything together.”But after remaining silent on these comments for some time, Dr. Likee finally addressed it in an interview with Angel FM.

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streets. The Kumawood industry isn’t my sole focus. I’m just doing my own thing. I’m not in any competition for the ‘King of Kumawood’ title. The only time I’ll truly be bothered is when the streets turn their back on me. My goal is to provide opportunities for people from the streets to rise and become stars, that’s all.” he stated.He added, “Look at people like B. Kusi, who’s passed away.

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The late OD, who was known for his Akan drama, was an excellent actor to the point that they even called him ‘Super OD.’ Osofo Dadzie is also gone. These exceptional actors have left us.”In a subsequent discussion with Kessben FM, Dr. Likee responded to Bill Asamoah’s remarks, firmly standing by his perspective and offering his own thoughts on the matter.

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“People are free to express their opinions, but there’s a way you can say these things that clearly shows the underlying hate you have for me. Let’s move away from unnecessary hate. It’s not my doing that I’ve become who I am today. I don’t climb to the top alone; I always bring others along with me.”

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