Kofi Adjorlolo

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

Kofi Adjorlolo
Born14 June 1956
Keta – Volta region Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materKeta Senior High Technical School
OccupationActor
Years active1980–present
AwardsInternational Golden Image award

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)
Year Title Role Notes
2003The Chosen One Part 1&2Deacon Prempeh
2006My Mother's HeartNominated for Best Actor (Supporting Role) at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards
2007Princess Tyra
2009Heart of MenBernard
2009Agony of Christ
2010BeastNominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards
2011Ties that BindFather
2011Somewhere in AfricaGeneral OlembaWinner, Best Cameo Actor at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards
2012Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust)
2012Single and MarriedRanesh
2012Wipe My TearsNominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) at the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards
2014Family AlbumNominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2014 Ghana Movie Awards
2014A Northern Affair
2015Code of Silence
2015FallingMr Mazi Mba
2016Ghana Must GofatherNominated for Best Supporting Actor Movie/TV series at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
2017Crime Suspect
2018That Night
2019 Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life and Times of Mr. Ulric Cross[5] Asantehene
2020 Aloe Vera[6][7] Papa Aloe

See also

References
  1. "Kofi Adjorlolo, Osu Mantse honoured in Liberia". Ghana Web. 24 July 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  2. "Posh Actor Kofi Adjorlolo Talks About Wealth And Fame". Globe Entertainment. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  3. Asante, Sophia (14 October 2016). "Kofi Adjorlolo reflects his love for music". Ghana Live TV. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  4. "Hot 93.9fm Honours Kofi Adjorlolo". Ghana Radio. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  5. Solomon, Frances-Anne (22 June 2019), HERO Inspired by the Extraordinary Life & Times of Mr. Ulric Cross (Drama), Kofi Adjorlolo, Jimmy Akingbola, Giles Alderson, Tessa Alexander, HeroFilm, HeroFilm, CaribbeanTales, retrieved 3 February 2021
  6. Sedufia, Peter (6 March 2020), Aloevera (Drama, Romance), Benjamin Adaletey, Aaron Adatsi, Ngozi Viola Adikwu, Kofi Adjorlolo, OldFilm Productions, retrieved 3 February 2021
  7. "Film review: Aloe Vera offers some charm in its vibrant retort to irrational tribalism". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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