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Eddie Coffie
Eddie Cofie (1959–2015) was a Ghanaian actor, president of the Ghana Actors Guild and also a pastor. He featured in many Ghanaian movies like Bob Smith's Diabolo, Dirty Tears Sinking Sands and A Northern Affair. Career In 1992, Coffie featured in many Ghanaian movies like Bob Smith's Diabolo, which he played the main role as ''the snake-pastor'' who turns into a strange creature devouring raw eggs and suffering from Hallucinations. He went on and featured in several movies including Dirty Tears in 1996 and both Dangerous Game II and The Suspect in 1997. He also featured in the multiple award winning movies Sinking Sands in 2011 and A Northern Affair in 2014. In 2014, he also featured in the Ghanaian-Nigerian movie My Taxi Soul starring alongside Martha Ankomah, Kalsoume Sinare and Eddie Watson. Ghana Actors Guild In October 2014, Coffie was elected as the president of the Ghana Actors Guild after garnering 93 votes out of 166 votes cast. He served in that role until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Smith Junior
Bob Smith Junior, also known as Diabolo Man, is a Ghanaian veteran actor, producer director and writer. He was known for various roles he played in movies like '' Diabolo'' and '' Mamma Mia''. Filmography *'' Diabolo'' *'' Mamma Mia'' *''Coming To Ghana'' *Sika Mu Sakawa See also * Eddie Coffie Eddie Cofie (1959–2015) was a Ghanaian actor, president of the Ghana Actors Guild and also a pastor. He featured in many Ghanaian movies like Bob Smith Junior, Bob Smith's Diabolo (film), Diabolo, Dirty Tears Sinking Sands and A Northern Affair. ... References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Ghanaian male film actors 21st-century Ghanaian male actors {{Ghana-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azumah Nelson Sports Complex
Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, also known as Kaneshie Sports Complex, is a multi-use stadium in Accra, Ghana. The stadium was originally built during the era of the Supreme Military Council under General Acheampong in the 1970s. It was used mostly for football matches, on club level by Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Great Olympics of the Ghana Premier League while the Ohene Djan Stadium was being re-built in 2007. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It is named after Azumah Nelson. Overview Azumah Nelson Sports Complex was initially called the "Kaneshie Sports Complex, has been a recreational facility for schools and students in Accra and beyond." Secondary and Primary Schools make use of the sports complex due to the capacity of attendance, besides, it is believed to be among the big sporting centres often used for inter-school sporting competitions and other activities in Accra, Ghana. The reconstruction of Azumah Nelson Sports Complex was carried out by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Deaths
This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked here. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1959 Births
Events January * January 1 - Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when the forces of Fidel Castro advance. * January 2 - Lunar probe Luna 1 was the first man-made object to attain escape velocity from Earth. It reached the vicinity of Earth's Moon, and was also the first spacecraft to be placed in heliocentric orbit. * January 3 ** The three southernmost atolls of the Maldive Islands, Maldive archipelago (Addu Atoll, Huvadhu Atoll and Fuvahmulah island) United Suvadive Republic, declare independence. ** Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. * January 4 ** In Cuba, rebel troops led by Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos enter the city of Havana. ** Léopoldville riots: At least 49 people are killed during clashes between the police and participants of a meeting of the ABAKO Party in Kinshasa, Léopoldville in the Belgian Congo. * January 6 ** Fidel Castro arrives in Havana. ** The International Maritime Organization is inaugurated. * January 7 – The United States reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barima Sidney
Sidney Kofi Ofori is a Ghanaian hiplife recording artist and entrepreneur known by the stage name Barima Sidney. He was born in Accra, Ghana, and spent his formative years schooling there. He went to Harvard College and then West African Secondary School where he finished in 1996. He also attended the Institute of Professional Studies (I.P.S.), where he earned a Diploma in Business Studies, marketing (social option). Life and music career Since 2001, Sidney has contributed to the Ghanaian music industry with his songs on socio-political issues and has performed in Ghana and abroad. 2001–2003 Sidney gained his early fame in 2001 when he released his debut album, ''Tinana''. The album did very well, and was followed by his sophomore album, ''Akofna'' (2003). It featured the controversial song "Abuskeleke." The song became an anthem, and was used to describe short, skimpy or provocative dresses. Sidney describes its meaning as "good investment," which has also been thought ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kojo Dadson
Emmanuel Kojo Dadson (1953 – 9 February 2021) was a veteran Ghanaian actor, director, producer and musician. He is well known for featuring in and directing movies and series like Home Sweet Home, Sun City and Run Baby Run. He gained prominence for his humor and comedic style of acting. He suffered a stroke whilst acting in 2012. He died on the 9 February 2021, aged 68. Career Kojo Dadson was an actor who featured in a number of productions such as '' Love Brewed In An African Pot, Run Baby Run, Home Sweet Home', Sun City, Hotel St. James, Doctor Love, Location Africa,'' among others. In 2012, he suffered a stroke while acting on the set. The stroke affected his speech and confined him to a wheelchair. He also became a musician in the days when he couldn't move around much. Honours and recognition Dadson was honoured at the Ghana Actors and Entertainers Awards (GAEA) with a Legendary award along with other six veteran actors including Grace Omaboe and given plaques ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grace Nortey
Grace Nortey (born 1 February 1937) is a Ghanaian actress who has played several lead roles on Ghanaian television. She has been active in the film, theatre and drama industry for over five decades and is considered as one of the ace actresses and pioneers of Ghanaian theatre and drama. She has starred in some of the most memorable movie productions released by the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). Throughout her long and illustrious career on television, she has gained considerable recognition and admiration as a trailblazer who paved the way for women's active involvement in the performing arts. Grace is recognised as one of the most prominent and versatile Ghanaian female actresses to bring comedy and drama to the masses, particularly in TV programmes such as ''Akan Drama'' and ''TV Theatre''. In doing so, she championed the cause of women in a male-dominated society, challenged the asymmetric power relations between the rich and the poor, and lent voice to the d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emelia Brobbey
Emelia Brobbey (born 6 January 1982) is Ghanaian actress, television presenter and musician. She won the Best Indigenous Actress of the Year and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016. She won Best Gallywood Actress and Best Philanthropist at the 3G Awards in New York in 2018. She won the 2019 Best Actor Female indigenous at the ZAFAA Global Award which was presented by the African Film Academy Award Early life and education Emelia Brobbey was born on January 6, 1982, and grew up in Akim Swedru (Ghana parliament constituency), Akyem Swedru in the Eastern region of Ghana. She completed Akyem Swedru Secondary School and continued to Presbyterian Teacher's Training College. After completing Teacher's Certificate 'A'. Emelia was posted to teach at Obuasi were she taught Agric Science. She was then introduced into acting. She also holds a diploma in Journalism, a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustine Abbey
Augustine Abbey, also known as Idikoko, is a Ghanaian actor and movie maker known for comedy. His is also known for his main roles as a house boy or gate man. He has produced and starred in a BBC documentary and also directed and produced a film on HIV and AIDS in partnership with UNESCO and Esi Sutherland-Addy's MMOFRA Foundation. He runs Great Idikoko Ventures and is married to fellow actress Linda Quashiga. He attended Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School , country = Ghana , region = Greater-Accra , location = Legon , coordinates = , type = Public high school , religious_affiliation = Presbyterian Church .... Filmography Films Awards and nominations Augustine Abbey has won the following awards References Ghanaian male film actors People from Accra 20th-century Ghanaian male actors Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School alumni 21st-century Ghanaian male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Yawson
} Prince Yawson ( – 1 August 2022), also known as Waakye, was a Ghanaian actor and comedian. He died at the 37 Military Hospital, on 1 August 2022, at the age of 52. Filmography * '' Obra'' * ''Yaa Asantewaa'' * '' Chorkor Trotro'' * ''Jagger Pee'' * ''Living Arts Show'' * ''Ogboo'' * ''Man Woman'' * '' Diabolo'' See also * Eddie Coffie Eddie Cofie (1959–2015) was a Ghanaian actor, president of the Ghana Actors Guild and also a pastor. He featured in many Ghanaian movies like Bob Smith Junior, Bob Smith's Diabolo (film), Diabolo, Dirty Tears Sinking Sands and A Northern Affair. ... References 20th-century births 2022 deaths Ghanaian male film actors {{Ghana-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyeiwaa
Rose Akua Attaa Mensah (born 25 May 1963) is a Ghanaian actress who is best known as Kyeiwaa for her role in the Film ''Kyeiwaa''. Career Mensah started her career as a singer in the band African Brothers of which Nana Kwame Ampadu was the lead singer. She then appeared in the Akan Drama TV series. He was introduced by Nana Bosomprah to the ''Cantata'' TV Drama. Filmography * Kyeiwaa 1,2,3,4,5 * Akurasi Burgers 1,2 & 3 * 2016 1 & 2 * Ananse Spider-Man 1 * B14 * The Code of Money and Death * Akonoba * Cross Road * Abebrese * Ogyam Achievement * Best Actress in a Leading Role (Local Language) - 2011 * She was a co-winner of the Best Actress Comedy. * Favourite Actors Awards - 2015 Personal life Kyeiwaa married Micheal Kissi Asare in the United States Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester ( , ) is a city and county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, the city's population was 206,518 at the 2020 census, mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nii Odoi Mensah
Nii Odoi Mensah (died 3 December 2016) was a Ghanaian actor. He was the president of the Ghana Actors Guild. Filmography * ''My Mother's Heart'' (2005) * ''6 Hours To Christmas'' (2010) * ''Agony of Christ'' See also * Eddie Coffie Eddie Cofie (1959–2015) was a Ghanaian actor, president of the Ghana Actors Guild and also a pastor. He featured in many Ghanaian movies like Bob Smith Junior, Bob Smith's Diabolo (film), Diabolo, Dirty Tears Sinking Sands and A Northern Affair. ... References Ghanaian male actors 2016 deaths Year of birth missing {{Ghana-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
