Ghanaian actor, Joseph Osei, well-known as Wayoosi, has complained about what he sees as a decline in the country’s comedic standards, comparing today’s practices with an earlier era of clean, clever humor.
“Comedy has changed. We used to make people laugh without insults. Now, it feels like that’s all some producers rely on,” Wayoosi wrote on X.
The Kumawood actor reflected on the golden years of local cinema, when films attracted large audiences despite the absence of social media and limited television access.
“Our movies were still incredibly popular, even without the internet and with limited TV access. People would go out of their way to watch,” he recalled.
His remarks highlight a larger debate within Ghana’s film and comedy circles, where critics say some creators lean too heavily on insults as a shortcut instead of relying on strong storytelling and originality.
Check out his post below.
Comedy has changed. We used to make people laugh without insults. Now, it feels like that's all some producers rely on. And you know what? Our movies were still incredibly popular, even without the internet and with limited TV access. People would go out of their way to watch🙏 pic.twitter.com/1Fx9tKbchw
— Wayoosi official (@real_wayoosi) September 24, 2025
