Kofi Adjorlolo
Kofi Adjorlolo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 June 1956 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Keta Senior High Technical School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Awards | International Golden Image award |
Kofi Adjorlolo (born 23 March 1956 in Keta) is a Ghanaian actor and producer.
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[edit]
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[edit]
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)[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Chosen One Part 1&2 | Deacon Prempeh | |
| 2006 | My Mother's Heart | Nominated for Best Actor (Supporting Role) at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards | |
| 2007 | Princess Tyra | ||
| 2009 | Heart of Men | Bernard | |
| 2009 | Agony of Christ | ||
| 2010 | Beast | Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards | |
| 2011 | Ties that Bind | Father | |
| 2011 | Somewhere in Africa | General Olemba | Winner, Best Cameo Actor at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards |
| 2012 | Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) | ||
| 2012 | Single and Married | Ranesh | |
| 2012 | Wipe My Tears | Nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) at the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards | |
| 2014 | Family Album | Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2014 Ghana Movie Awards | |
| 2014 | A Northern Affair | ||
| 2015 | Code of Silence | ||
| 2015 | Falling | Mr Mazi Mba | |
| 2016 | Ghana Must Go | father | Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Movie/TV series at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards |
| 2017 | Crime Suspect | ||
| 2018 | That 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kofi Adjorlolo, Osu Mantse honoured in Liberia". Ghana Web. 24 July 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Posh Actor Kofi Adjorlolo Talks About Wealth And Fame". Globe Entertainment. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ Asante, Sophia (14 October 2016). "Kofi Adjorlolo reflects his love for music". Ghana Live TV. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Hot 93.9fm Honours Kofi Adjorlolo". Ghana Radio. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ 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
- ^ Sedufia, Peter (6 March 2020), Aloevera (Drama, Romance), Benjamin Adaletey, Aaron Adatsi, Ngozi Viola Adikwu, Kofi Adjorlolo, OldFilm Productions, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ "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.