By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave
Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi has credited theatre for his success, revealing that 80% of his livelihood comes from the craft.
‘’I have never regretted being a man of theatre because 80 percent of the food on my table comes from theatre’’, he said.
Speaking at the second edition of the World Theatre Day Celebration, Amugi expressed his gratitude for the opportunities theatre has afforded him, stating that his association with like-minded individuals in the industry has been instrumental in his growth.
According to the actor, he has gotten to where he is today because of the circle of people in the theatre he mingled with.
Amugi also used the platform to advocate for the revival of radio theatre, emphasizing its importance in making theatre accessible to the visually impaired. He suggested collaborating with radio stations to develop content that caters to this demographic, ensuring they are not left out of the theatrical experience.
‘’We have pushed radio theatre away, forgetting that it is the only place the blind can also enjoy theatre,’’ he reiterated.
The event was attended by notable figures, including Prof. Awo Mana Asiedu, Acting Dean of the School of Performing Arts, a representative from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Divine Owusu Ansah , Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Angel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, Playwright Latif Abubakar and renowned actors in the likes of Adjetey Anang, Fiifi Coleman, Ken Fiati and Akorfa Edjeani.
