Veteran Ghanaian actor Agya Koo says he is still hopeful of collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso, despite several previous attempts being disrupted by scheduling difficulties.

The pair are two of the most recognisable figures in Ghana’s film industry, but have never appeared together in a production. Agya Koo said Shirley Frimpong-Manso is one of the few leading producers with whom he has not yet worked.

Speaking to Graphic Showbiz, the actor said the filmmaker had contacted him on several occasions, but their plans had not progressed because their schedules could not be aligned.

“I have worked with almost all the big, renowned and prominent producers in the country. The only producer I haven’t worked with is my little sister, Shirley Frimpong-Manso,” he said.

Agya Koo remains open to the possibility of working with her in the future, describing such a project as a significant addition to his long acting career.

The actor also used the interview to reflect on his influence on the development of Ghana’s movie industry. He said his contribution had not received the level of recognition he believed it deserved, although he was honoured during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

He recalled a period when his popularity was so strong that his name became a major feature in film titles. Some productions were released under names including Agya Koo Part 1 and Agya Koo Part 2.

Agya Koo attributed much of his success to his belief in God. He said he had prayed to become an instrument in promoting Ghanaian movies at a time when Nigerian productions were dominating the local market.

Despite the recognition he has received and the prominence he achieved during that period, the actor indicated that he still views a future partnership with Shirley Frimpong-Manso as an important professional milestone.