I Won’t Ruin My Investment Because of Small “Zorgorpipi” - Peter Sedufia

Peter Sedufia has said he cannot give out movie roles to females because of sex, as it would affect the quality of his end product.

He explained that it would be a waste of investment since he cannot hold the female responsible for her bad work because she already bribed him in full.

The veteran Ghanaian movie producer said this after his colleague Ola Michael had recently told an actress while on air that he and his fellow co-directors/producers will have to sleep with actresses first before giving them roles.

the work, no matter what you do, we will sleep with you”, Ola Michael declared while interviewing an upcoming actress Queen Ahenewaa on Accra-based Neat.

He said this when asked how female artists can thrive in the industry.

“ see me when I finish sleeping with you, a colleague will producer will reach me and say Ola the girl you used she is good, give me her number, before he will cast you, he will also sleep with you, the next director will also do same”.

“before you are done, they will sleep with you that way before you become a star. I have said what I said, that’s the truth”.

These statements have caused a stir in the movie world as filmmakers across Africa have been asked to tender their opinions on the matter.

Peter Sedufia maintained that it is normal for a producer to want a beautiful actress, but he has to remain professional because of the job at hand. 

“I’m on this WhatsApp platform that has filmmakers across Africa. This article was posted there and it has become a subject for discussion. To the extent that the Nigerian filmmakers on the page are calling on the president of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), who’s also on the page, to issue a statement to condemn the Ghanaian director who made this unfortunate statement on live radio."

"As usual, you know our neighbouring friends; they say it’s a matter for Ghanaians, so, if our Guild leaders have nothing to say about it, they’re minding their own business. Lol. As men, we’re naturally bound to see beautiful women, admire them and even “salivate”.

"But, the money I invest in my films will not permit me to be giving out roles for sex. What if after the sex, your performance doesn’t sell the film? Meaning, I’ve ruined my investment because of small “zorgorpipi”!” he maintained.