“Juju Claims in Kumawood is Psychological not Supernatural” – Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo

Entertainment pundit Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has expressed skepticism about claims of juju (voodoo) influencing the Ghanaian movie industry. During an appearance on United Showbiz on UTV on August 10, 2024, Asamoah-Baidoo argued that such claims are likely psychological phenomena or mere coincidences rather than actual supernatural interventions.

His comments come in response to recent assertions by some industry players, including actress Portia Asare, who attributed the decline of the Ghanaian movie industry to juju. However, Asamoah-Baidoo noted that not all industry players share this belief.

“Things to do with juju always get me confused… I am a little bit ambivalent about its discussion. Because the industry players that go through situations is even a section. Because I’ve heard Lilwin say there is no juju (in the industry),” he stated.

Asamoah-Baidoo also cited examples of industry players who have made claims about juju, including actress Yvonne Nelson, who claimed to have been a victim of a juju attack during the filming of the movie “Material Girl”. Nelson recounted an incident where she suspected her food or drink had been poisoned, leading to severe eye problems.

“It got to a time I couldn’t shoot anymore, and I got two days off. I had to fast and pray for the two days, and it went off like magic. I believe there is a force and a spiritual something happening around us,” Nelson stated.

Comic actor Kalybos also recently claimed that a vehicle accident he was involved in was influenced by juju. However, Asamoah-Baidoo affirmed his position that such claims could be psychological and argued that Nelson’s experience could be an infection that needed attention, and Kalybos’ experience, a mere coincidence.