Nana Kofi Asihene Explained
| Nana Kofi Asihene |
| Birth Name: | Nana Kofi Asihene |
| Birth Date: | df=y 13 June 1980 |
| Birth Place: | Accra |
| Occupation: | filmmaker, music video director |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
Nana Kofi Asihene (born 13 June 1980; professionally known as Nana Asihene) is a Ghanaian music video director, creative consultant, film producer and film maker.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
He has worked with several musical genres and artists including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Kwabena Kwabena, R2Bees, Mr Eazi, Ayigbe Edem, Ice Prince, Pappy Kojo, and many others.[6] [7] [8]
Early life
Asihene was born in Accra, where he attended Glory Primary and JHS and Accra Academy where he studied Visual Arts. He further had his Diploma in Fine Art from the Ultimate School of Art.[9] He studied Textile Design at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and got an MBA from the Accra Business School.
Career
Asihene went into music and film production in 2009. He has worked for brands like Vodafone Ghana on the Life on Vodafone 4G[10] project. He is also a fashion designer. He is currently the Creative Director and Lead Consultant of NKACC which is a brands and communication company. He also established the Nana Asihene Design Studio.
Personal life
Asihene is related to Theodosia Okoh and T-Michael. He is married to Sophia Asihene and they have a boy.
Selected videography
Awards
| Year | Project | Ceremony | Category | Result |
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| 2008 | Fashion | British Council's Award | International Young Fashion Entrepreneur[21] | |
| 2013 | Chase, "Lonely" | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best Music Video [22] | |
| 2015 | C-Real, "Shine" | MTN 4syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Music Video [23] | |
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References
- Web site: Meet Ghana's Premium Video Director-Nana Kofi Asihene . 8 March 2012 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Nana Asihene writes to defend Ghanaian video directors after Shatta Wale's attack . 5 April 2019. 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Top 14 Music Cinematics from Director Nana ASIHENE – Watch . 13 June 2020. 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Top 5 Video Directors in Ghana.. 31 May 2021. 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Nana Asihene to Shoot Video for Winner of YFM/4Syte TV New Lords. 1 November 2016. 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Nana Kofi Asihene directed Ghana's most watched video on YouTube and influenced music video culture. Here are more of his works . 12 April 2018 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: 'I want to give up, Ghana Sucks' says Creative Entrepreneur Nana Kofi Asihene . 26 March 2018 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Nana Asihene gets the stick for Edem's 'Over Again' video . 22 March 2012 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: 2022-06-13 . Ghanaian creative Nana Kofi Asihene to launch his new fashion collection . 2023-02-07 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
- Web site: Vodafone Ghana . 25 March 2019 . Life on Vodafone 4G . .
- Web site: Mr Eazi - Skin Tight feat. Efya . 21 December 2015 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Watch: Ice Prince 'Shots on shots' featuring Sarkodie . 14 April 2014 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: PHOTOS: Sarkodie shoots music video for Adonai with Castro in South Africa . 17 May 2014 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: Video: Edem's 'Latex' featuring Kaakie - MyJoyOnline . 6 October 2013 .
- Web site: New Music Video: 'Adult Music' By Kwabena Kwabena Feat. Samini . 23 July 2013 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: New Music Video: Regular Champion by Tinny. 19 November 2012.
- Web site: R2Bees - Makoma. 18 April 2015.
- Web site: R2Bees: Makoma. IMDb. 18 April 2015.
- Web site: Itz Tiffany - Dance (Neke Neke)(Official Video). 6 August 2013.
- Web site: New Music Video: 'Saa Okodie No' by Sarkodie Feat Obrafour. January 2012.
- Web site: 8 March 2012 . Meet Ghana's Premium Video Director- Nana Kofi Asihene News Ghana . 2023-02-07 . NewsGhana . en-US.
- Web site: The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 HOT Shots of Efya, Banky W, Nadia Buari, Jim Iyke & More Full List of Winners . 20 May 2013 . 2 August 2021.
- Web site: 4syte TV Music Video Awards 2015 Nominees Revealed.
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