John Dumelo Explained
John Dumelo (born 3 February 1984) is a Ghanaian actor and politician.[1] [2] [3] [4] On 1 April 2014, he emerged as the first Ghanaian to hit a million likes on Facebook.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] His parents are Mr. John Dumelo, who was a civil engineer, and Mrs. Antoinette Dumelo, a customs officer.[11] [10]
Early life and education
Dumelo was born in Ghana and had his basic education at Christ the King School in Accra.[12] [4] [13] He attended Achimota School and was part of the Drama Club and also won the Fliers Guy in Mo-TOWN prize and further studied Civil Engineering[14] at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.[15] He contested in "Mr University and " won at KNUST. Later, he enrolled in GIMPA's School of Public Service and Governance.[14] He started acting in the early 1990s in a 1992 movie called Baby Thief while he was attending Christ the King School and was paid 20 thousand old Ghana Cedis (currently 2 Ghana Cedis) at age 7 years.[16]
Business ventures
Aside being an actor of international recognition, Dumelo is an entrepreneur.[17] He launched his clothing line (J.Melo) in 2012.[18] [19] [20] [21] The actor is also known to be involved in both crop and animal farming.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]
Engagement in politics
During the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) NDC Party's Campaign In 2016, Dumelo was one of the most influential and outstanding celebrities who were seen campaigning for the NDC Government. Rumours have spread that, as an appreciation for his engagement and patriotism to the Party, he was called and appointed by the former president of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama, to serve his Party as a Director of Operations for pro-NDC youth group for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[29] [30] [31] [32]
On 19 July 2019, Dumelo picked up a nomination form to contest in the NDC primaries as a parliamentary candidate .[33] [34] On 24 August 2019, he won the NDC parliamentary primaries to represent the NDC in Ayawaso West Wougon Constituency in the 2020 General Elections.[35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] He successfully launched his campaign manifesto for the 2020 Election on Sunday, 18 October 2020, promising to commit half of his salary to youth development in the constituency if voted for.[41] [42] On 7 December 2020, John Dumelo lost the parliamentary elections to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) incumbent Lydia Alhassan for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.[43] [44] [45] [46] [47]
Personal life
John Dumelo is married to Gifty Mawunya Nkornu.[48] [49] He held a grand wedding at Royal Senchi Resort in Akosombo.[50] [51] The couple's first child was born on 16 October 2018.[52] [53] [54] [55] He is named John Dumelo Jnr., after his father.[56] Their second child, a female, by the name Mali Dumelo, was born on 10 June 2022.[57] [58]
He recently shared the news of his mother's death, which occurred on 15 August 2023.[59] [60] [61]
NSMQ prediction
In October 2023, Dumelo pledged he would trek "backward barefoot from the UG main gate to Presec main gate" if Presec-Legon wins the National Science and Mathematics Quiz.[62] He completed the walk after Presec-Legon won.[63] [64]
Filmography
He has acted in several films, including:[65]
- 4Play[12] (2010) as Rex
- 40 Looks Good on You (2019)
- A Northern Affair (2014)[12]
- Adams Apples film series (2011–2012)[12]
- A Private Storm (2010)[12]
- A Night with Her (2011) as Drill
- After the Wedding
- Black Men Rock (2018)
- Blackmoney (2012)
- Beautiful Ruins (2016) as Kojo
- Baby Thief (1991)
- Blind Lust
- Chelsea (2010) as Marlon
- Suncity
- Crime Suspect
- Double Cross (2014) as Danny Frimpong
- End of Mirror of Life (2011)
- End of Brides War
- End of the Maidens
- Final Innocent Sin
- Ghetto Queen
- Gold Not Silver
- Hearts of men (2009)
- Hero
- Holy Secret
- Humble Hero
- Hunted House
- If God Be for Us (2016)
- Letters to my Mother
- Love Alone (2010)
- Love or Something Like That (2014) as Alex Walker
- Marriage Planner
- Mirror of Life (2011)
- Men in Love (2010)
- My Fantasy
- Never Again
- One Night in Vegas
- One in a Million
- Of Sentimental Value
- Queens Pride
- Single Six
- Single, Married and Complicated
- Secret Shadows
- Tales Of Nazir – The Movie"[66]
- The Game (2010)
- The King is Mine
- The Maidens
- The Perfect Picture[67] (2009) as Fiifi Taylor
- The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[68] (2019) as Fiifi Taylor
- The Prince Bride
- The Snake Boy
- The Supremo (2010) as Charles
- Ties that Bind
- To Love a Prince
- " The Agency" (2022)
- Blood Vessel (2023) as Commander John Abe
Accolades
Honor
In January 2023, he was honored by the University of Ghana for his philanthropic gestures to their students.[72] [73] [74] [75]
External links
- https://yen.com.gh/41239-john-dumelo-ghanas-tourism-ambassador.html
Notes and References
- Web site: 19 October 2015 . Meet the sleek gentleman in the movie industry . 25 October 2015 . Newsghana..
- Web site: 18 October 2013 . Ghanaian Movie Star John Dumelo washes Cars for Charity in Accra! . 24 April 2014 . Bellanaija..
- Web site: 7 October 2013 . John Dumelo donates School supplies to underprivileged children in Cameroon . 24 April 2014 . Bellanaija..
- Web site: John Dumelo, Biography . 2023-09-09 . GhanaWeb.
- Web site: 2 April 2014 . John Dumelo becomes first Ghanaian celebrity to hit 1 million likes . 23 April 2014 . 360nobs..
- Web site: John Dumelo first Ghanaian actor to hit 1million likes on facebook . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140424130052/http://akpraise.com/2014/04/02/john-dumelo-becomes-first-ghanaian-actor-to-hit-1million-likes-on-facebook/ . 24 April 2014 . 23 April 2014 . Akpraise..
- Web site: John Dumelo Facebook account . 24 April 2014 . Facebook.
- Web site: 2 April 2014 . John Dumelo is first Ghanaian to hit one million Facebook likes - MyJoyOnline.com . 23 September 2022 . Myjoyonline . en-US.
- Web site: ameyawdebrah.com . 2014-04-01 . John Dumelo makes history as he hits 1m Facebook likes News Ghana . 2023-09-09 . newsghana . en-US.
- Web site: 1970-01-01 . Landlords Will Stop Taking Two Years Rent Advance If One or Two of Them Are Arrested – John Dumelo . 2023-09-09 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: 24 June 2020. Face to Face with Ayawaso West Wuogon NDC Parliamentary candidate, John Dumelo. Citi Tube.
- Web site: 24 June 2020. Nigerians don't produce better movies than Ghanaians – John Dumelo. 3 February 2021. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
- Web site: milladosman . 2015-10-17 . John Dumelo . 2023-09-09 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: John Dumelo Enrols At GIMPA . 1 February 2020 . peace fm online.
- Web site: John Dumelo visits HCC. 28 October 2017. Heritage Christian College. en-US. 27 August 2019.
- Web site: Jon Dumelo in 1991 film 'Baby thief - MyJoyOnline.com . 1 February 2020 . Myjoyonline..
- Web site: Video: John Dumelo plays 'spa with the boys' . 1 February 2020 . Myjoyonline.
- Web site: Adu . Dennis . 3 August 2018 . PHOTO: John Dumelo goes into the clothing industry . 27 August 2019 . Adomonline . en-US.
- Web site: Ghanaian Actor John Dumelo Launches A Clothing Line – Jmelo Clothing: FashionGHANA.com: 100% African Fashion. Ben. 9 October 2014 . en-US. 27 August 2019.
- Web site: Online . Peace FM . John Dumelo Launches J Melo In USA . 2023-09-09 . Peacefmonline - Ghana news.
- Web site: 2014-10-09 . John Dumelo announces official J.Melo website . 2023-09-09 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: John Dumelo Now Into Cucumber Farming. Modern Ghana. en. 3 April 2020.
- Web site: Farming Should Be Africa's Focus – John Dumelo . 27 August 2019 . peace fm online.
- Web site: Adu . Dennis . 6 December 2019 . Farmers' Day: Dumelo shows off snail farm; reveals truth about farming . 1 February 2020 . Adomonline . en-US.
- Web site: Online . Peace FM . My Farm Will Feed Thousands Of Ghanaians — Says John Dumelo . 27 August 2019 . peace fm online..
- Web site: VIDEO: I want to be bigger than Darko Farms - John Dumelo. Graphic Online. en-gb. 1 February 2020.
- Web site: I employ about 400 people every year to work on my farms – John Dumelo . 2023-09-09 . Myjoyonline . en.
- Web site: 1970-01-01 . Multi-Talented John Dumelo: From Award-Winning Actor to Promoting Agriculture and Political Aspirations . 2023-09-09 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: John Dumelo Fans Cries Out" after being appointed as Director of NDC political youth group leader by the president of Ghana. Adeecrwongist.com . 3 November 2016. 13 July 2018.
- Web site: John Dumelo Appointed Agenda for Mahama'Operations Director . Newsghana.com.gh. 13 July 2018.
- Web site: Joining NDC has not affected my career – John Dumelo. Ghanapoliticsonline.com . 30 December 2015. 13 July 2018.
- Web site: John Dumelo appointed Operations Director for 'Agenda for Mahama'. 5 July 2016. www.myjoyonline.com. 1 February 2020.
- Web site: John Dumelo Starts His Campaign For Parliament. Online. Peace FM. www.peacefmonline.com. 20 July 2019.
- Web site: 2018-12-19 . Dumelo picks form to contest Ayawaso West Wuogon NDC parliamentary primaries . 2023-09-09 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: Videos/Photos: John Dumelo wins NDC Primaries with 758 votes. www.myjoyonline.com. 27 August 2019.
- Web site: Dumelo wins Ayawaso West Wuogon primary. Abedu-Kennedy. Dorcas. 24 August 2019. Adomonline.com. en-US. 27 August 2019.
- Web site: John Dumelo wins NDC Primaries with 758 votes Business & Financial Times Online. Otoo. Lilipearl Baaba. en-US. 27 August 2019.
- Web site: John Dumelo Wins Ayawaso West Wuogon NDC Primaries . 1 February 2020 . peace fm online.
- Web site: 2019-08-24 . #NDCDecides: Dumelo floors contender to win Ayawaso West Wuogon primary . 2023-09-09 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: Annang . Evans . 2023-08-14 . John Dumelo is our official parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon – NDC . 2023-09-09 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: 19 October 2020 . I will commit half of my salary to youth development - Dumelo . 19 October 2020 . MyJoyOnline. . en-US.
- Web site: Online . Peace FM . VIDEO: John Dumelo Takes His Wife On Campaign Trail . 19 October 2020 . Peacefmonline - Ghana news.
- News: John Dumelo tastes defeat, NDC contesting results declared by the EC. GhanaWeb. 8 December 2020. 8 December 2020.
- News: John Dumelo lost Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency to Lydia. BBC News Pidgin. 8 December 2020.
- Web site: Ayawaso West Wuogon: Lydia Alhassan defeats John Dumelo. 8 December 2020. Graphic Online. en-gb.
- Web site: John Dumelo for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency? Social media reacts. 8 December 2020. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-12-08 . Dumelo loses; Lydia Alhassan retains Ayawaso West Wuogon seat . 2023-09-09 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: Videos/Photos: Mahama, Yvonne Nelson, Ramsey Nouah, others at John Dumelo's marriage ceremony. Myjoyonline.com. 4 October 2018.
- Web site: Amartey . Geraldo . 2023-01-04 . Sika y3 d3: John Dumelo's wife pulls out numerous dollar notes out of bday cake . 2023-09-09 . Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. . en.
- Web site: Photos/Video: Glitz and glamour at John Dumelo's white wedding . 1 February 2020 . Myjoyonline.
- Web site: 2020-05-11 . My wife has made me the happiest person – Dumelo speaks after one year of marriage . 2023-09-09 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: John Dumelo, wife welcome first child . 1 February 2020 . Myjoyonline..
- Web site: John Dumelo finally shows face of his son and Ghanaians are talking . 1 February 2020 . MSN.
- Web site: Aryee . Naa Ayeley . 2018-10-17 . John Dumelo welcomes baby; shares cute photo of his son . 2023-09-09 . Yen - Ghana news. . en.
- Web site: 2018-10-16 . Dumelo and wife happily welcome their first child . 2023-09-09 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: 16 October 2018 . Dumelo and wife happily welcome their first child . 23 September 2022 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- https://www.ghanaweb.com/lifestyle/xorlali/Meet-Mali-Dumelo-The-Cute-Daughter-Of-John-Dumelo-5537#:~:text=The%20internet%20is%20currently%20buzzing,beautiful%20wife%20Gifty%20Mawunya%20Nkornu. https://www.ghanaweb.com/lifestyle/xorlali/Meet-Mali-Dumelo-The-Cute-Daughter-Of-John-Dumelo-5537#:~:text=The%20internet%20is%20currently%20buzzing,beautiful%20wife%20Gifty%20Mawunya%20Nkornu.
- Web site: Online . Peace FM . Baby No. 2: John Dumelo Unveils His Daughter - VIDEO . 2023-09-09 . Peacefmonline. - Ghana news.
- https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/John-Dumelo-announces-death-of-mother-1825829#:~:text=Ghanaian%20actor%2C%20John%20Dumelo%2C%20has,Tuesday%2C%20August%2015%2C%202023. https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/John-Dumelo-announces-death-of-mother-1825829#:~:text=Ghanaian%20actor%2C%20John%20Dumelo%2C%20has,Tuesday%2C%20August%2015%2C%202023.
- Web site: Tali . Selorm . 2023-08-16 . John Dumelo loses mother . 2023-09-09 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: Amoah . Geraldine . 2023-08-16 . "Heaven has gained an angel": John Dumelo announces death of mother . 2023-09-09 . Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. . en.
- Web site: 2023-10-31 . John Dumelo walks backward barefooted from UG to PRESEC after NSMQ prediction backfired - MyJoyOnline . 2023-11-01 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-10-31 . John Dumelo fulfils promise, walks backward barefoot to PRESEC . 2023-11-01 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: Gyesi . Zadok Kwame . 31 October 2023 . John Dumelo walks bare footed backwards to PRESEC after losing bet . 1 November 2023 . Graphic Online.
- Web site: John Dumelo films on iROKOtv . Irokotv.com . 24 April 2014.
- Web site: Tales Of Nazir – The Movie" Animated film starring John Dumelo, Stonebwoy et al to premiere Jan. 2. Pulse.com.gh. 8 December 2015. David Mawuli. 2 February 2016.
- Web site: I would still act even after I'm elected MP - John Dumelo - MyJoyOnline.com. 3 February 2021. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: 9 October 2019. Sparrow Production shoots 'Perfect Picture' movie again 10 years later. 3 February 2021. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
- Web site: 2012 Ghana Movie Awards . Ghanacelebrities.com . 24 April 2014.
- Web site: 2013 Ghana Movie Awards. M.peacefmonline.com . 24 April 2014.
- Web site: BlogJohn Dumelo Won An Award In Burkina Faso – And Brought The House Down With His French Speaking Skills (WATCH VIDEO) . Ghanacelerities.com. 28 February 2017 . 10 April 2018.
- Web site: 28 January 2023 . University of Ghana honours John Dumelo . 28 January 2023 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: Ola-Morris . Jessie . 28 January 2023 . University of Ghana honours John Dumelo . 28 January 2023 . The Independent Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: Amoah . Geraldine . 2023-01-27 . MP material papa paa: Kindhearted Dumelo gets 2 special awards from UG . 2023-09-09 . Yen - Ghana news. . en.
- Web site: Quaye . Grace Tsotsoo . 2023-01-28 . University of Ghana honours John Dumelo [Photo] ]. 2023-09-09 . The Ghana Report . en.