Renowned director and actor, Fiifi Coleman has raised concerns about the rapid decline of reading habits among Ghanaians, especially the youth, attributing the trend to the rise of digital distractions and lack of institutional encouragement.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Chat on Saturday, May 31, during a discussion about his upcoming stage production, Dilemma of a Ghost, Coleman lamented the worrying trend, stating, “We have lost the reading culture in Ghana.”
He blamed platforms like television, iPads, Instagram, and TikTok for shifting attention away from books and intellectual engagement.
“No one checks the reading attitudes of Ghanaians anymore. Schools used to reward people who were reading, but they do not do that anymore,” he disclosed.
His comments highlight growing concern about how modern technology and entertainment are affecting literacy and cultural appreciation in the country.
Fiifi Coleman also reiterated his commitment to preserving the legacy of the late Ghanaian literary icon Ama Ata Aidoo, noting that his decision to restage ‘Dilemma of a Ghost’ stems from a desire to keep her works alive and relevant.
The play, he said, serves not only as a celebration of Ghana’s literary excellence but also as a means of reintroducing important cultural values to contemporary audiences.
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