Pascal Amanfo Explained

Pascal Amanfo
Birth Date:March 31[1] [2]
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:Director, screenwriter

Pascal Amanfo is a Nigerian film director, based primarily in the Ghana film industry.[3]

Early life and education

Amanfo is a native of Awo Omamma in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, south-eastern Nigeria. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State, south-south region of Nigeria.[4]

Career

In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession.[5] In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse.[6] In a 2014 interview with Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom.[7] Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set.[8] [9] In 2011, Amanfo directed Single Six, starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo.[10] In 2013, Amanfo caused a cinematic stir in Nigeria and Ghana, when his film Boko Haram debut. The film was subsequently restricted by Ghanaian authorities and was a flop in Nigeria even though the title was changed to Nation under Siege.[11] Amanfo released a trailer for Purple Rose (2014) that stars Nse Ikpe Etim. The film is surrounded on the life of an inquisitive journalist.[12] In 2015, BellaNaija described Amanfo's If Tomorrow never Comes as a decent effort in comparison to his previous film. It praised the cinematography, visual effects and sound used in the film.[13]

Personal life

Amanfo is a practicing Christian. In 2015, he disclosed that he will be concentrating on living a life that pleased God.[14]

Filmography

Accolades

Ghana Movie Awards

Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards

Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy birthday to Pascal Amanfo . Adeyemi . Adebayo . March 2013 . Ghana Web.
  2. Web site: Birthdays: Pascal Amanfo turns a year older today . admin . 2016 . Ghana Web . 2017-07-01.
  3. Web site: Jeffrey Nortey Is A "Star"—Pascal Amanfo . Odartey GH Business . May 2017 . Modern Ghana . 2017-07-01.
  4. Web site: Why I reconciled with my wife after 8 months separation'- PASCAL AMANFO . November 2015 . Enconium Magazine.
  5. Web site: Pascal Amanfo Says Adjetey Anang Is Every Director's Dream Actor . Maryan . Oteng . April 2014 . Ghana Film Industry.
  6. Web site: Top Nollywood Movie Directors . Chidumga . Izuzu . May 2014 . 2017-07-01.
  7. Web site: Money works on me like a reflex action – Sharon Francis . Onikoyi . Ayo . 2014 . Vanguard Nigeria . 2017-07-06.
  8. Web site: Nigeria: I Wasn't Used and Dumped - Yvonne Nelson . Benjamin . Njoku . 2013 . allAfrica.com . 2017-07-07.
  9. News: I wasn't used and dumped - Yvonne Nelson - Vanguard News. 2013-07-20. Vanguard News. 2018-04-19. en-US.
  10. Web site: Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29.
  11. Web site: Boko Haram movie debuts! . 2013 . Vanguard.
  12. Web site: Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's 'Purple Rose' Watch the Trailer.
  13. Web site: Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes . Sodas and Popcorn . 2015 . bellanaija.
  14. Web site: Pascal Amanfo runs to Christ: Dedicates life to him . admin . August 2015 . Ghana Web.
  15. Web site: Pascal Amanfo releases "The mystery of sex" short film . May 2017 . Ghana . 2017-07-01.
  16. Web site: Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's "Purple Rose" Watch the Trailer - BellaNaija. www.bellanaija.com. en-US. 2018-04-19.
  17. Web site: Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes - BellaNaija. www.bellanaija.com. en-US. 2018-04-19.
  18. News: Boko Haram movie debuts! - Vanguard News. 2013-10-10. Vanguard News. 2018-04-19. en-US.
  19. Web site: Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo . Chidunga . Izuzu . Pulse Ghana . 2017-07-01.
  20. Web site: Movie set to hit Ghana cinemas . Chidumga . Izuzu . Pulse Nigeria . 2017-07-01.
  21. Web site: Jackie Appiah, Van Vicker on set of Pascal Amanfo's new movie . June 2015 . Pulse . 2017-07-01.
  22. Web site: Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29 . admin . July 2011 . Modern Ghana . 2017-07-06.
  23. Web site: 2011 Ghana Movie Awards winners list . omgghana.com . 30 June 2014.
  24. Web site: Ties That Bind sweeps Ghana Movie Awards . modernghana.com . 30 June 2014.
  25. Web site: Ghana Movie Awards 2012 Nominees . informafrica.com . 30 June 2014.
  26. Web site: 2012 Ghana Movie Awards . 30 June 2014.
  27. Web site: Desmond Elliot nominated for 2013 Ghana Movie Awards . 360nobs.com . 1 July 2014.
  28. Web site: 2013 Ghana Movie Awards Nominees . showbiz.peacefmonline.com . 1 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714220646/http://showbiz.peacefmonline.com/pages/movies/201312/182025.php . 14 July 2014 . dead .
  29. Web site: Pick your Best Dressed at 2013 Ghana Movie Awards . bellanaija.com . 1 July 2014.

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