Richard Yaw Boateng

Richard Yaw Boateng is the National President of the Film Directors Guild of Ghana (FDGG), an influential figure in the Ghanaian film industry. He has been vocal in advocating for the rights and recognition of creative professionals in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of the film industry as a vital sector deserving of governmental support and investment. Recently, he condemned remarks made by politician Habib Iddrisu during the vetting of John Dumelo, which were perceived as derogatory towards the movie industry, calling for a retraction and apology for the comments that he described as 'reckless' and a 'slap in the face' to the entire film community.