Actor Mr Beautiful Appointed to Creative Arts Agency Board, Swears Oath
- Ghanaian actor Mr Beautiful has landed his first appointment in John Dramani Mahama's second administration as President
- The staunch supporter of his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is now on the board of Ghana's Creative Arts Agency
- Mr Beautiful is one of 12 members sworn into office to complement the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism. Culture and Creative Arts
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about the Creative Arts Council's new board
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Clement Bonney, aka Mr Beautiful, has been appointed to the new governing body of Ghana's Creative Arts Agency.
Source: Facebook
In a post shared on August 5, the new governing body was introduced to the public for the first time.
The board members comprised 13 people, including former journalist and opera singer Kokui Selormey and actress Akorfa Edjeani Asiedu.
In photos which have popped up online, the new board members, including Mr Beautiful, posed with Ghana's Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
Mr Beautiful, who has been a staunch supporter of John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress, was seen signing his contract and swearing the oath as part of the agency.
Source: TikTok
The Creative Arts Agency is a body established by parliament through the Creative Arts Industry Act, 2020 (Act 1048) to provide the necessary institutional framework for the development and management of the arts industry and other related matters.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst, Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh reviewed the new board, saying,
"The entertainment industry is always fighting for inclusion in national decision-making. In that light, it's always a great thing to see seasoned entertainers and practitioners like Kokui and Mr Beautiful get a role. However, they must know that, in our political history, entertainers have given us only a little piece of the pie, and the pressure is continuing to build. We're no longer looking for representation. The industry needs action, and it must come now."
Mr Beautiful: 'I want to serve Mahama'
In an interview with Blakk Rasta, the actor spoke about the possibilities of him joining John Dramani's second administration as an appointee.
Mr Beautiful said he wanted no part in Mahama's government if the role would keep him away from taking care of veterans in the movie industry.
He established that the President, through him, has delivered help to several veterans and their families, and his only goal, should he be appointed into office, was to continue showing them care.
Netizens react to Mr Beautiful's appointment
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Mr Beautiful's appointment under the Mahama administration.
Solomon Akonor said:
"And what can they change in the creative industry? The National Theatre has been abandoned for years. Nothing is being organised there."
George Jaraah
"It's normal, Job for the guys, loyalty that."
@SteveFr69314074
"Are you pained about this too? You are free to cry ok."
@KmartinDK shared:
"At least he is an industry person! Akufo Addo’s daughter was heading the same institution or one of its allies."
@purpos_efully
"He’s a creative. No problems here."
Mr Beautiful hails John Dramani Mahama
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mr Beautiful praised John Mahama and his family for their continuous support towards him through his career and personal life.
The actor has been a vocal supporter of the National Democratic Congress, with his support for the ruling party incurring the wrath of Kumawood movie patrons.
With most of his fans in the Twi-speaking areas, predominantly NPP backed, Mr Beautiful's movies were dropped by producers, seeing him leave social media.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
