'I reject senseless movies without good moral lesson— Martha Ankomah on her absence in movies

Ghanaian actress, filmmaker, model, and entrepreneur, Martha Ankomah, has shed light on her choices of roles in movies, stating that she rejects movies lacking a good moral lesson.

She describes them as "senseless."
The acclaimed actress shared her perspective during an interview on Accra FM's midmorning program 'Ayekoo Ayekoo.'

Host Akua Sonto inquired whether Martha had turned down lucrative movie roles in the past.

Martha Ankomah responded, "I've rejected a lot of roles."

She added, "Basically, I look at the storyline, the script. If I read the script and there's no sense in it, I will not join the cast."

According to her, movies that lack a moral compass are not worth her time.

Martha Ankomah disclosed that she recently turned down a role in a Nigerian movie and candidly told the producer that the story did not make sense.

She emphasized her commitment to her principles, stating, "I have said that to many producers also."

Martha pointed out that her discerning approach to roles is the reason she has not been seen in many movies lately, clarifying that she is selective actress because she believes that a good movie should not only be relatable but should also inspire positive change and contribute to national development.

"A good movie is like soup that has all the ingredients that make viewers exclaim: 'Ah, this is a quality movie!'" she stated.

Martha Ankomah, known for her talent and beauty, emphasized that a movie should challenge its audience mentally and encourage positive change without promoting unhealthy lifestyles.

She stated, "If it doesn't challenge you mentally, inspire positive change and cause development in the country, there's no point being part of it. That's my opinion."

Peter Richie, who was seated next to Martha, backed her decision by citing Tyler Perry's "Acrimony" as a movie that engaged him deeply and made him want to understand its intricacies through multiple viewings.

“I watched five times because at every stage, I wanted to understand why this [or that] happened,” he said.