Playwright and entertainment industry personality, George Quaye, has lauded actor and theatre director, Andrew Tandoh Adote, for what he describes as his exceptional acting talent.

During a time of engagement on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie, the Team Lead at ImageBureau said, Andrews' dedication and craft deserve nothing less than a grand style recognition.

“He is beyond a national asset and needs to be really celebrated in a grand style. I have worked with several talents but I can confidently tell you that working with Andrew gives you a beautiful night's sleep because you know he will take it seriously, you know he will push hard, you know he will deliver,” George Quaye said.

Andrew Tandoh Adote has made a name for himself in Ghana's theatre industry, especially through his performances with Roverman productions, headed by Uncle Ebo Whyte.

His versatility on stage over the years has earned him lead roles in popular stage plays such as Women on Fire, Forbidden, and The Comeback.

He has contributed to both mainstream and alternative storytelling by appearing in films and on television through Ghana’s creative arts space.

Andrew Tandoh is widely known for his amazing work as a voice-over artist.

George Quaye, is advocating for his recognition because he has worked closely with Andrew on several productions.

Mr Quaye highlighted his work ethic, professionalism and ability to embody roles with authenticity as key reasons he believes the actor deserves national and international recognition.

Former Chairman of the Classification Committee of the National Film Authority (NFA) Socrate Safo, also touted Andrew recently as one of the best actors in the world.

He is loved by many for his unmatched acting prowess - interpreting various roles to perfection.

He has also shed light on why theatre in Ghana struggles with low patronage, attributing it to a historical perception of theatre as a free commodity.

Speaking on Hitz FM, Quaye highlighted that many Ghanaians have grown accustomed to consuming theatre without paying, a mindset rooted in the past when theatre productions were often offered at no cost.

Quaye emphasised the need to elevate this mindset, urging stakeholders to collaborate rather than compete.“I’ve been asked many times why I share many people’s plays even when I'm running my plays. Why? Because we cannot compete. We need to collaborate.

“We cannot compete because we haven’t gotten to where the musicians have gotten to. Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy can compete. Sarkodie and Samini can compete. King Promise and KiDi, Kuami Eugene, they can all compete. They can because, globally, they have gotten recognition," he said.He drew parallels with the music industry's global recognition, pointing out that while musicians like Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy can command high ticket prices, theatre productions struggle to achieve the same level of patronage.

To foster growth, Quaye advocated for a collective effort to change people's perceptions about theatre's value, stressing that it's an art form deserving of financial support and recognition.