Kalybos Explained

Kalybos
Birth Name:	Richard Asante
Birth Date:	27 April 1988
Occupation:	Comedian
Education:	National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI)
Years Active:	2010–present

Kalybos is the character name of Richard Kweku Asante, a filmmaker and an entrepreneur. He made his acting debut in the comedy video series Boys Kasa in 2012.

Asante is a Ghanaian actor and comedian who came to light through his role in the Boys Kasa comic series. In 2017, he and his co-star from the Boys Kasa series Patricia Opoku Agyemang, received a Black British Entertainment Award in London.^{[1] [2]} He has starred in several popular Ghanaian movies including Kalybos in China and Amakye and Dede.

Early life and education

Kalybos was born on April 27, 1988, to Mr. Peter Owusu Mensah and Madam Felicia Owusu. He attended De-youngsters International and St. Anthony's preparatory school in Accra for his basic education and had his secondary education at Suhum Secondary Technical School where he studied Building Construction. He furthered his education at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). Kalybos graduated with a best student honor from NAFTI and with a bachelor's degree in Cinematography.^{[3] [4]}

Filmography

He has starred in several movies, including:

• Boys Kasa (2014)
• Kalybos In China (2016) as Kalybos
• Asylum Down (2016)
• Adventures of Kalybos (2018)
• Sugar (2019) as Kalybos
• John and John (2017)
• Love Language
• Maame Hwe
• 3 Broke Guys
• Chocolate City (2018) as Dobido
• A New Flame (2019) as Kwadwo Boateng
• The New Adabraka (2018)
• Okomfo Anokye Poma (2018) as Adu
• Kobolor (2018) as Alex
• Ghaniaja
• The 2 Pilots (2019) as Stagger
• Ghetto Hero (2019)
• Kaya
• Away Bus (2016) as Padlock
• Think Smart (2019) as Philip Opong
• Mad (2019)
• Slay (2021) as Emmanuel

He also appeared in Conan Without Borders: Ghana with Conan O'Brien in 2019.^[5]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result
2014	Ghana Movie Awards^[6]	Discovery of the Year	Boys Kasa
2017	Black British Entertainment Awards
2015	Ghana Movie Awards	Favorite Actor		Nominee
2014	Ghana Tertiary Awards	Best Actor and Student of the year		Nominee
2015	Africa Youth Choice Awards	Best New Act		Nominee
2016	Golden Movie Awards	Golden Actor In Comedy
2016	Exclusive Men's Award			Nominee
2016	NAFTI Film Festival Awards	Best Cinematography
2017	Black British Entertainment Awards	Best International Award
2017	Ghana Nigeria Achievers Awards	Best in Comedy
2017	Ghana Entertainment Awards USA	Lead Actor in Film		Nominee
2017	Golden Movie Awards	Supporting Actor in Comedy		Nominee

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kalybos and Ahuofe Patri shine at the 2017 Black British Entertainment Awards in London. Aryee. Naa Ayeley. 2018-01-04. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en. 2019-06-30.
2. Web site: Kalybos & Ahuofe Patricia Honoured at BBE Awards – Glitz Africa Magazine. en-US. 2019-06-30.
3. Web site: Kalybos Turns 29 Today: 8 Things You Must Know About Him. Bless. Papaga. GhanaPoliticians.com. 2019-06-30.
4. Web site: Photos: Kalybos wins 'Best Student' award at NAFTI graduation. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2019-06-30.
5. Web site: Conan Learns About Ghanaian Customs - CONAN on TBS . 5 July 2020.
6. Web site: Full List of the 2014 Ghana Movie Awards Winners Joselyn Dumas, Adjetey Anang, Lil Win & Others. 2014-12-31. GhanaCelebrities.Com. en-US. 2019-06-30.