Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has spoken publicly about money owed him and several of his colleagues by veteran film producer Abdul-Salam Mumuni of Venus Films, reviving debate about fair compensation in the country’s movie industry.
In an interview on Okay FM’s Ekwanso Dwoodwoo with Nana Romeo, Vicker acknowledged Mumuni’s crucial role in launching his career through the 2007 hit movie Beyonce, but said their working relationship has been marred by unresolved financial disputes.
“Abdul-Salam discovered me and gave me the platform, and for that I respect him,” Vicker said. “But there were issues with payments. At one point, he even went on radio in Kumasi and suggested he would bring my career down. By the grace of God, I am still here.”
The actor revealed that although they reconciled and collaborated again around 2015 on a television series, he and other cast members were not paid for their work. “The production was done well, but he still owes me and a number of actors,” Vicker stated.
He clarified that his comments were not meant to discredit Mumuni, whom he described as a “seasoned producer,” but to raise awareness about the need for fairness and accountability in Ghana’s film industry.
“Actors deserve to be paid for their toil,” Vicker stressed. “If for any reason a producer cannot pay, there should at least be honest communication with the people involved.”
His remarks have struck a chord in an industry where complaints about delayed or unpaid wages are common but rarely discussed openly. For many, Vicker’s candour underscores the financial challenges facing Ghanaian actors despite their contribution to building Kumawood and the broader West African film scene.
By speaking out, the award-winning actor has reignited conversations on how to protect the rights of creatives in Ghana’s entertainment sector — a call that resonates far beyond his personal dispute.
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