Ghanaian actress Christiana Awuni has publicly criticized her colleague Portia Asare for attributing the decline of the Kumawood movie industry to spiritual sabotage, or 'juju.'

Awuni argued that while personal conflicts might involve such practices, they are not significant enough to explain the industry's downturn.Awuni expressed concern that Portia's claims could further damage Kumawood's already fragile reputation, potentially driving audiences away and exacerbating the industry's struggles.

In a video shared on Instagram by MariGyata, Awuni, speaking in Twi, suggested that Portia's tendency to distance herself from others may have influenced her perspective."Portia doesn't like associating with people, so I don't know what she has seen that influenced her to make that comment. She is the one who wants to collapse the business with the minor state that we are now managing.

"No matter what, someone will hate you, so if you dislike people, what do you want them to do to you? Even when you greet her, the way she responds is different, unlike McBrown, Vivian Jill, and others who are lovely."

She added that by making such statements, Portia risks harming the very industry they are trying to sustain.Awuni contrasted Portia's behavior with other actresses like Nana Ama McBrown and Vivian Jill, who she described as more approachable and warm.She cautioned that publicizing such negative opinions could have dire consequences for Kumawood's future."People are asking why Kumawood is dead. It is because of hatred! People are using spiritual means to sabotage their colleagues instead of loving and supporting each other," Portia said.Portia Asare's comments, made during an interview with Ahodwo TV, pointed to internal conflicts and spiritual sabotage as key factors in Kumawood's decline.She argued that jealousy and a lack of unity among industry members have damaged the quality and production of Kumawood films.Her remarks, however, have sparked criticism from other Kumawood actors and actresses, who disagree with her assessment.

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