Solomon Sampah Explained

Solomon Sampah
Other Names:Pap Solo
Quench Walahi
Paa Solo
Birth Name:Solomon Nii Otokonor Sampah
Birth Date:1945
Birth Place:James Town, British Accra
Death Date:2016
Nationality:Ghanaian
Citizenship:Ghanaian
Occupation:Actor
Notable Works:Foul Play, Queen's Bride,Owuo Safoa,Ultimate Paradise, The Agony of Christ
Years Active:1945 - 2016

Solomon Nii Otokonor Sampah also known as Solomon Sampah, Pap Solo, Paa Solo, and Quench Walahi (14 February 1945 - 22 January 2016[1]) was a Ghanaian actor. He was known for the commercial he did for Original Hacks.[2] [3]

Early life

Solomon was born in James Town, British Accra.[4] He was a singer and dancer with Slim's Traditional Band with the Anansekromian Sounds of the erstwhile National Folkloric Company.

Career

He was an actor with the National Drama Company formed in the early 1960s, and also with the Abibigromma group where he retired. He played the congas and assorted percussion for the Amartey Hedzoleh Band which recorded the soundtrack for King Ampah's film in 1983 and was the Welfare Officer for Ghana's Actors Guild (GAG).[5]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Veteran Actor, Solomon Sampah Dies At Age 70 - Ameyaw Debrah. 2021-10-15. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2016-01-23. Veteran actor Solomon Sampah dies at 70. 2020-08-04. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2016-01-23. Veteran actor Solomon Sampah dead. 2020-08-04. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  4. Web site: 2016-01-23. Veteran actor Solomon Sampah dies aged 70. 2020-08-04. Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. en-US.
  5. Web site: Solomon Sampah goes on final journey. 2020-08-04. Graphic Online. en-gb.