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Hailliote Sumney
Hailliote Sumney also known as Hallie Sumney is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress, brand influencer, TV personality and philanthropist. She has interviewed celebs such as actor Boris Kodjoe, Michael Blackson, Becca (Ghanaian singer), Becca, Stonebwoy and others. She is the female brand ambassador for London-based shoe brand Jesu Segun alongside Stonebwoy, who is the male ambassador. In 2019 she was selected as the host for 4Syte TV's BET Awards red carpet. Early life and education Sumney was born in Canada to Dr. Kodjoe Sumney and Dr. Akosuah Sumney but moved to the United States when she was two years old. She studied nursing at thSummit career college California and also had her tertiary education at the University of California, Riverside in California. Career She quit her career as a nurse at the Riverside Hospital in United States to pursue acting in Africa. She made her acting debut starring in a TV series, ''Heels and Sneakers'' which was produced by Yvonne Nelson. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian People
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Gold Coast (region), Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 30 million people as of 2020, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast (region), Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese people, Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sika Osei
Sassy Sika Osei (born 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, producer and TV personality who has worked as a brand influencer for popular brands including L’Oreal Paris and Woodin. She is currently the co-host of popular TV shows and red carpet events which includes DStv's Studio 53 extra, NdaniTV's Fashion Insider, 2019 VGMA red carpet experience, Channel O News Live in Accra and Glitz Africa Fashion Week for Star Gist on DStv. Education Osei was born in Ghana but due to her mother's occupation, a diplomat of the United Nations, she had to live in various countries including South Africa, USA and India. On returning to Ghana, she schooled at SOS and earned a bachelor's degree in art from the University of Ghana. She proceeded to Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA) where she studied law. Career Osei's work revolves around acting, producing movies and hosting shows and events. She was the first female presenter of Phamous TV, a popular lifestyle and enter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Abia State known for his role as Inspector Sam in a 2017 movie titled ''Sergeant Tutu''. Career Arukwe made his Nollywood Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there ... debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but however gained recognition for his role in ''Sergeant Tutu.'' His role as a private investigator in the 2019 movie, '' Code Wilo'' also earned him more recognition. He received 2 nominations for ‘Best Actor in Comedy or Movie’ in the 2020 African Magic Viewers' Choice Award for his roles in ''Smash'' and ''Size 12'' respectively. Filmography Films TV Shows Awards and nominations References External links * Nigerian male film actors Living people 21st-century Nigerian ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Donga
Kunle Idowu, (), popularly known as Frank Donga, is a Nigerian actor and comedian. He rose to fame through the webseries, ''The Interview,'' on Ndani TV about an unassuming job-seeker for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award in 2015. He has gone on to feature in several movies like '' The Wedding Party'' and its sequel '' The Wedding Party 2''. Previously working as a journalist, he also works as a photographer and a filmmaker. In 2022, he and Philomaine Nanema co-presented ''Hello Doc'', a series intended to encourage COVID-19 immunisation in Africa. Education Idowu attended Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University) where he obtained a B.Sc in Agricultural Science and also the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a master's degree in Animal Genetics. Filmography Awards and nominations Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards !Ref , - , 2015 , Kunle Idowu/The Interview (web series) , Best Actor in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shafy Bello
Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled "Love Me Jeje". Career Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed her education. Her first major film was ''Eti Keta'', a Yoruba film. In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series '' Tinsel'' and as Adesuwa in ''Taste of Love''. Shaffy has since featured in several Yoruba and English language films and TV series including '' When Love Happens'', ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'', and Taste of Love. Selected filmography *''Eti Keta'' *''The Score'' *'' Tinsel'' *'' When Love Happens'' *''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' *''Taste of Love'' *''It's Her Day'' *''Ovy's Voice'' *''Hire a Man'' (2017) *''Light will Come'' *''Twisted Twins'' *'' Three Thieves'' *''The Therapist'' *'' Two Weeks in Lagos'' *'' Soft Work'' (2020) *'' Unroyal'' (2020) *'' Mama Drama'' (2020) *'' Chief Daddy'' *''From Lagos with Love'' *''Iboju' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekow Blankson
Ekow Blankson (16 March 1972 – 3 October 2022) was a Ghanaian actor and the Commercial Manager of GhanaWeb. He also worked on projects for schools, notable among them was a production from Lords Production of GH Schools, he worked with them on a movie titled Breath Vengeance and was nominated Best Adult Male Role in their awards scheme, the GH Student's Movie Awards. He died on 3 October 2022, at the age of 50 after a short illness. Education Blankson held a Master's degree in Fine Arts and a Diploma in Theatre Arts (Drama) from the University of Ghana, Legon. He also had a marketing certificate from Heineken Global Commerce University, Amsterdam. Career Ekow worked with media companies including TV Africa, Media General Ghana Limited and Multimedia Broadcasting Company as Managing Director, Director of Brands and Corporate Communications and General Manager (Luv FM and Nhyira FM) respectively. He featured in and directed some Ghanaian movies. Ekow Blankson, until his de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Dumelo
John Dumelo (born 3 February 1984) is a Ghanaian actor, farmer and politician. On 1 April 2014 he emerged as the first Ghanaian to hit a million likes on Facebook. His parents are Mr. John Dumelo who was a Civil Engineer and Mrs. Antoinette Dumelo a Customs Officer. Early life and education Dumelo was born in Ghana and had his basic education at Christ the King School in Accra. He attended Achimota School was part of the Drama Club and also won the Fliers Guy in Mo-TOWN prize. and further studied Civil Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He contested in "Mr University" won at KNUST. Later, he enrolled in GIMPA's School of Public Service and Governance. He started acting in the early 1990s in a 1991 movie called '' Baby Thief'' while he was attending Christ the King School and was paid 20 thousand old Ghana Cedis (currently 2 Ghana Cedis) at age 7 years. Personal life John Dumelo is married to Gifty Mawunya Nkornu. He held a grand wedding at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Appiah
Jackie Appiah (born 5 December 1983) is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress, she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards; and '' Best Actress in a Supporting Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007. She received two nominations for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' and ''Best Upcoming Actress'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008. Early life Jackie Appiah was born on December 5, 1983, in Toronto, Canada. She is the last of five children. She is a Ghanaian Canadian, as she was born in Toronto. She spent her early childhood in Canada, and moved to Ghana with her mother at the age of 10. She is popularly known by her maiden name, Appiah. Appiah married Peter Agyemang in 2005 and has one son. Appiah's father is Kwabena Appiah (the younger brother of the late Joe Appiah, a famous lawyer in Kumasi), currently residing in Toronto, Ontario, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on November 4, 1983 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria to Dr I.E and Evangelist J.C Chukwujekwu, Blossom Chukwujekwu is the first of two sons. He is a native of Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. He attended Greater Tomorrow Primary School and Greater Tomorrow Comprehensive College both in Benin City, Edo State. For his tertiary education, Blossom opted to study Mass Communications at Anambra State University of Science and Technology. where he spent a year. He completed his studies at the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State after a brief stint at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. While in BIU, he was President of the Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) in the 2007/2008 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie Humbert
Marie Humbert is a Swiss-Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations at the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards for best discovery and best actress, as well as at 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards for best supporting actress. She grew up in six countries with her family. Her father is Swiss French from Geneva and her mother is Ghanaian from Akim Oda, in the Eastern region. Career Humbert played "Ebaner" in 40 and Single, winner of the audience award for episodic pilot at the 2018 LA Film Festival and "Susan" in ''Potomanto'', which was her first feature film and got an Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role nomination and a Ghana Movie Award nomination. She played "Makena" in ''An African City'', describing her role in the film as a reflection of her personal experience of relocating to Ghana a few years ago. She describes Issa Rae and Meryl Streep among others as industry professionals that inspire her. At the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards, Humbert received nomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama Brew
Rama Brew is a veteran Ghanaian actress, television personality and jazz musician. Early life As a child Rama wanted to be a dancer but her father did not agree. She was then introduced to television by her aunt who worked at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation(GBC). Career life Rama Brew entered into acting in 1972. She starred in TV soaps like "Avenue A" and "Villa Kakalika”. Her first movie was " Farewell To Dope" for the then Ghana Films, known now as TV3. Rama became the lead in the "Ultimate Paradise" TV series in 1993 when she relocated to Ghana. She won best actress in 1994. Rama is also a jazz singer and of the people who started jazz music in the 90's. She was a presenter for a kids show on the then 'Groove FM'. She later became a judge on the TV3 music talent show, 'Mentor'. Personal life She has a daughter by name, Michelle Attoh Michelle Attoh is a Ghanaian actress, television presenter and the C.E.O. of Marketing and Events company. She was born in Ghana to vet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuella
Emmanuella Samuel (born July 22, 2010), Mononymous person, mononymously known as Emmanuella, is a YouTube child comedian on Mark Angel (producer), Mark Angel's YouTube channel. Emmanuella's first appearance was on episode 34, titled "Who Mess?" Career Emmanuella made her foray into comedy at the age of five. She was on a family holiday and met with Angel. He needed some children for his comedy shoot, and called a few children he knew for the audition, but they couldn't memorize their lines and he then turned to Emmanuella. Despite the eighteen hour long video shoot, a stunt he pulled to test the endurance of the kids, Emmanuella did well. After her selection, Angel had to convince her parents to let her become a part of the Mark Angel Comedy team and got their approval. And she was featured in Australian movie titled: Survive or Die She became well known after the comedy skit "My Real Face", in which she was making jokes about a headmistress to a student without knowing the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
