Kofi Asamoah Explained

Kofi Asamoah
Birth Date:27 March 1987
Birth Place:Assin Anyinabrem, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Birth Name:Kofi Asamoah
Occupation:Filmmaker, creative director
Alma Mater:Mfantsipim School, National Film and Television Institute, Ghana Institute of Journalism, New York Film Academy
Notable Works:Amakye and Dede, Away Bus, John and John, Kalybos in China
Years Active:2009–present

Kofi Asamoah also known as Kofas is a Ghanaian award-winning film director, writer, and film producer.[1] [2] [3] He is the CEO and Creative Director of Kofas Media, a film, television and advertising production company.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Early life

Kofi was born in Assin Anyinabrem in Ghana's Central region but grew up mostly in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana where he had his basic and primary education at the Young Christian Preparatory School. He had his secondary education at Mfantsipim School, where he was a member of the school's national debating team. Kofi Asamoah started his tertiary education at the University of Ghana, Legon. As his career in Filmmaking got started, he proceeded to the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production with a major in Film Directing. Asamoah then joined Ghana Institute of Journalism where he attained a master's degree in Public Relations. He later moved to the US where he studied Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy.

Career

Kofi started out professionally as a news reporter with Skyy Power FM/TV, where he became the voice of their reality show. In 2009, he ventured into film making in Kumasi. He scripted and produced his first content in 2012 titled "Boys Kasa" (comic series) featuring Kalybos eventually shot him into the Ghanaian movie industry.[9] [10] [11]

Asamoah has produced and directed several Ghanaian films such as Area Boys (2011), Kalybos in China (2015),[12] John and John (2017), Amakye and Dede, a 2016 film that featured Majid Michel, John Dumelo and Salma Mumin and won Best Movie of the Year Award (Ghana) at City People Entertainment Awards 2016.[13]

He won Best Movie Director at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards.[14]

Filmography

Year Film Role
2008Brain Sex (Short)Director, producer
2008OpambourWriter, producer, director
2010DangerProducer, director
2010Nyame Ay3 Me BoneWriter, producer, director
2010Oh! Uncle AttaWriter, producer, director
2011Area Boys Director, producer
2015Kalybos in China[15] Director, producer, writer
2016Amakye and Dede (Comic)[16] Producer, director
2017John and John[17] Producer, director
2019Away Bus[18] Producer, director, writer

TV Series

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2016City People Entertainment AwardsBest Movie Director of the Year (Ghana)[21]
2016Ghana Movie AwardsBest Director for Amakye and Dede [22]
2019Ghana Entertainment Awards USABest Director (FILM) [23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Movie producer and director Kofi Asamoah wins award in USA . Ghana Web . 26 May 2017 . 27 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Movie director Kofi Asamoah goes 1970 at 2016 Ghana Movie Awards . Ghana Web . 5 December 2016 . 27 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Peter Sedufia, Kofi Asamoah join forces on new movie . Ghana Web . 27 October 2019 . 27 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191027160702/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Peter-Sedufia-Kofi-Asamoah-join-forces-on-new-movie-731541 . dead .
  4. Web site: Watch: We will keep casting old actors – Kofi Asamoah.. Ameyaw Debrah. 27 October 2019.
  5. Web site: KOFAS Media declares support for FDGG. Ghana Web . August 2018. 27 October 2019.
  6. Web site: PHOTO: A Throwback Photo Of Kofi Asamoah Pops Up On Social Media And People Can't Believe Their Eyes . Peacefm . 27 October 2019.
  7. Web site: Kofi Asamoah and actress Salma Mumin spotted chilling in Greece . Ghana Web . 15 September 2018 . 27 October 2019.
  8. Web site: Kofas Media's 'John and John' movie was a successful remake of old South African Film . Ghana Web . 17 April 2017 . 27 October 2019.
  9. Web site: Kofi Asamoah Is Pissed And It's Because Every Ghanaian Lady Has Suddenly Become A Make-up Artiste – WATCH VIDEO RANT . Ghana Celebrities . 18 January 2017 . 27 October 2019.
  10. Web site: Wedding Bells: Kofi Asamoah and Salma Mumin Caught Chopping love, Announces Their Wedding soon(Video). Ghana Vibes. 15 September 2018. 27 October 2019. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130015327/https://ghanavibes.com/wedding-bells-kofi-asamoah-and-salma-mumin-caught-chopping-love-announces-their-wedding-soonvideo/. dead.
  11. Web site: You don't have to be trained to be an actor – Kalybos' Director. myjoyonline.com. 28 October 2019.
  12. Web site: We made 38% profit on 'Kalybos in China' movie - Producer. 30 January 2016.
  13. Web site: GH One TV wins Best Showbiz Content Award at #CPEA2016. ghonetv.com . 26 July 2016. 27 October 2019.
  14. Web site: FULL LIST: Shatta, Wiyaala, Yvonne Okoro Others WIN at City People Entertainment Awards. YFM Ghana. 27 October 2019.
  15. Web site: Watch Trailer: Kalybos in China. Ghana Web. 20 March 2015. 27 October 2019.
  16. Web site: Kofi Asamoah refuses to disclose how much Amakye and Dede premier fetched. News Ghana. 27 October 2019.
  17. Web site: Kofas Media releases behind the scene photos from 'John N John' movie. Kasapafm. 28 October 2019. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130015541/https://kasapafmonline.com/2017/03/kofas-media-releases-behind-scene-photos-john-n-john-movie/. dead.
  18. Web site: Trailer Finally Out For Agya Koo's Comeback Movie 'Away Bus'. Peacefm . 27 October 2019.
  19. Web site: Contact Support.
  20. Web site: New TV Series "Guy Guy" to break ratings in Ghana |Airs Soon on GTV. 23 July 2015.
  21. Web site: Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. TheNet Nigeria. 26 July 2016. 27 October 2019.
  22. Web site: Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Movie Awards. Ghana Web. 22 November 2016. 27 October 2019.
  23. Web site: Full list of winners of Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2019 . Yen.com.gh. 1 July 2019. 27 October 2019.

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