Kofi Adjorlolo Explained

Kofi Adjorlolo
Birth Date:14 June 1956
Birth Place:KetaVolta region Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Alma Mater:Keta Senior High Technical School
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1980–present
Awards:International Golden Image award

Kofi Adjorlolo (born 23 March 1956 in Keta) is a Ghanaian actor and producer.

He has been nominated once for Best Actor in a Lead Role at the Ghana Movie Awards, and four times for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, at the Ghana Movie Awards, Africa Movie Academy Awards, and the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Among the awards he has received are the International Golden Image award from then Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf,[1] and the Best Cameo Actor at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.

Early life and education

Adjorlolo completed AME Zion school in Keta, Ghana and gained admission to Keta Senior High Technical School before obtaining his sixth form Certificate from Ebenezer Secondary school, Dansoman.

Career

Adjorlolo began his career as a Musician, playing instruments including trumpet and organ.[2] In his twenties, he travelled to Nigeria and played with Nigerian musician Victor Uwaifo of Joromi fame. He has also performed with the legendary Felix Bell.[3] On returning to Ghana, he formed the Osagyefo band, and played with the Dasebre band.[2] He worked as a civil servant and a radio presenter at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and Peace FM.[2] He was instrumental in establishing the religious radio station Channel R,[2] and was honoured by radio station HOT 93.9FM in Accra for 30 years of service to the showbiz industry.[4] He joined the Ghana movie industry in 2003.

Filmography (selected)

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 The Chosen One Part 1&2 Deacon Prempeh
2006 My Mother's Heart BoakyeNominated for Best Actor (Supporting Role) at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards
2007 Princess Tyra King
2009 Heart of Men Bernard
2009 Agony of Christ
2010 The Beast Dr. BrooksNominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards
2011 Ties that Bind Father
2011 Somewhere in Africa General Olemba Winner, Best Cameo Actor at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards
2012 Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust)
2012 Single and Married Ranesh
2012 Wipe My Tears Nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) at the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards
2014 Family Album Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2014 Ghana Movie Awards
2014 A Northern Affair
2015 Code of Silence
2015 Falling Mr Mazi Mba
2016 Ghana Must Go father Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Movie/TV series at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
2017 Crime Suspect
2018 That Night
2019Asantehene
2020Aloe Vera[5] Papa Aloe

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kofi Adjorlolo, Osu Mantse honoured in Liberia . 24 November 2018 . Ghana Web . 24 July 2017 . 24 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190424083626/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Kofi-Adjorlolo-Osu-Mantse-honoured-in-Liberia-562055 . dead .
  2. News: Posh Actor Kofi Adjorlolo Talks About Wealth And Fame . 24 November 2018 . Globe Entertainment . 16 December 2013.
  3. Web site: Kofi Adjorlolo reflects his love for music. Asante. Sophia. 14 October 2016. Ghana Live TV. en-US. 2020-02-01.
  4. Web site: Hot 93.9fm Honours Kofi Adjorlolo . Ghana Radio . 24 November 2018.
  5. Web site: 9 March 2020. Film review: Aloe Vera offers some charm in its vibrant retort to irrational tribalism. 2021-02-03. Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.