David Dontoh and Fred Amugi star in ‘The Dilemma of a Ghost’ to stage this weekend

Fiifi Coleman Productions is set to return to the stage with ‘Dilemma of a Ghost’ by Ama Ata Aidoo at the National Theatre from Friday, June 6-8.

The play features an all-star cast, led by two of Ghana’s most respected actors, David Dontoh and Fred Amugi. 

Other members of the cast are Adjetey Anang, Gadede Segbefia, and Fiifi Coleman, who is the director.

Originally written in 1965, The Dilemma of a Ghost tells the story of Ato, a young Ghanaian man who returns home after studying abroad with his African American wife, Eulalie. 

The couple soon finds themselves caught between two worlds: the expectations of Ato’s traditional Ghanaian family and the modern values they bring with them.

“This story feels just as relevant today. It’s about identity, family, culture, and finding your place in the world things we’re all still figuring out in Ghana and across the African diaspora,” Fiifi Coleman told Graphic Showbiz. 

Ama Ata Aidoo’s The Dilemma of a Ghost was one of the first plays by an African woman to gain international attention. 

More than 50 years later, it’s still a powerful story about identity, tradition, and how we navigate the space between cultures.

The play’s themes reflect ongoing conversations in Ghana, especially as more people from the diaspora visit or return to reconnect with their roots. 

It also touches on important issues like gender roles, family pressure, and cultural misunderstandings making it a must-see for audiences young and old.

With David Dontoh and Fred Amugi leading the way, this production promises to be both moving and memorable. 

Their decades of experience is expected to bring deep emotion to the story’s family struggles.

Fiifi Coleman Productions is committed to celebrating Ghanaian theatre. The company brings classic African stories back to life and supports new voices and fresh ideas in the arts and staging ‘Dilemma of a Ghost’ is a commitment to the promotion of Ghanaian arts and theatre. 

Source: Gifty Owusu-Amoah