“Black Sherif’s ‘We Showed Up Every Day’ Statement Must Inspire Upcoming Filmmakers” – Larry “KLM” Boafo

When Black Sherif won Album of the Year at the 27th TGMA, one line from his speech stood out:

“We showed up every day.”

According to filmmaker Larry “KLM” Boafo, who happens to be the PRO of the Volta Filmmakers Association of Ghana (VOFAG), that statement is not just for musicians. It is a message every upcoming filmmaker and actor in Ghana needs to hear.

Many upcoming actors treat acting like something they do only when convenient. Some only become active when auditions are announced (some even hate to be asked to audition), while others disappear from the industry for long periods without improving their craft. This attitude affects the growth of the film industry.

Producers and directors need people who are committed, available, disciplined, and ready to work consistently. When new actors fail to show seriousness, filmmakers naturally return to experienced faces they already trust. That is one reason audiences keep seeing the same actors on screen.

Talent alone is not enough in filmmaking. Consistency matters.

Black Sherif’s statement reflects the mindset required to grow in the creative industry. Success does not happen only because someone is talented. It comes from constantly learning, rehearsing, networking, showing up on set, and staying active even when nobody is paying attention.

Upcoming filmmakers and actors must understand that acting cannot always remain a side hustle if they truly want to make an impact. The industry notices people who stay ready. If you want opportunities, you must take the craft seriously, improve yourself continuously, and remain committed to the work.

Black Sherif’s speech is a reminder that sometimes, that commitment and consistency is what separates those who get noticed from those who remain unseen.