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Kofi Adjorlolo
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, 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. 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. On returning to G ...
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Keta
Keta is a coastal town in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is the capital of the Keta Municipal District. Keta was an important trading post between the 14th and the late 20th centuries. The town attracted the interest of the Danish, because they felt they could establish a base here without interference from rival European nations. Their first initiative was to place a factory at Keta to sell alcohol. In 1792, a war between Anloga and Keta broke out. The original people then migrated across the lagoon to Klikor to establish the Somey State with Agbozume as its capital. Keta was then repopulated with people from other areas of the surrounding communities. Faced with the threat of war between Peki and an alliance of the Ashanti and the Akwamu, the North German Missionary Society (also known as the Bremen Missionaries) moved the focus of their activities from Peki to Keta. Their missionaries, Dauble and Plessing, landed at nearby Dzelukofe on September 2, 1853. Historically Keta ...
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Heart Of Men
''Heart of Men'' (Reissued in Nollywood as ''Forbidden Fruit'' by Henrikesim Multimedia Concept for International distribution) is a 2009 Ghanaian Nigerian thriller film produced & directed by Frank Rajah Arase, and starring Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Prince David Osei and Yvonne Nelson. It received five nominations at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Cast *''Majid Michel as Richie'' *''John Dumelo as Kay'' *''Prince David Osei as Ray'' *''Yvonne Nelson as Tracy'' *'' Martha Ankomah as Diana'' *'' Kofi Adjorlolo as Bernard'' *''Gavivina Tamakloe as Officer'' *''Nadia Buari as Sylvia'' *''Luckie Lawson as Alicie'' *''Jackie Appiah as Whitney'' *''Jackie Appiah as Adline'' Reception The film was generally criticized for promoting nudity in films and introducing soft porn to Nigerian and Ghanaian home videos. It is rated 3 out of 5 stars on Nollywood Reinvented who praised the quality, setting and musical score, but found the plot too complex and the sex scenes overdone. Se ...
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2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on March 5, 2017 at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Nominees were revealed on December 14, 2016. In the event, Several top stars and top movies were nominated part of which was the movie ’76 got a record-breaking 14 nominations. Awards References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2017 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and no ... 21st century in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies ...
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Ghana Must Go (film)
''Ghana Must Go'' is a 2016 Ghana-Nigerian romantic comedy film, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Yvonne Okoro, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Nkem Owoh. The film tells a story of two lovers of different countries on origin, and the challenges they faced especially from parents after disclosing their intention of getting married. This is the second film from Desamour Company, since Contract (2012 film) The film was screened privately at Filmhouse Cinemas, Surulere in May 2016. Cast *Yvonne Okoro as Ama *Ik Ogbonna *Blossom Chukwujekwu as Chuks *Helen Paul * Ada Ameh *Nkem Owoh Plot The film starts with Chuks (Blossom Chukwujekwu), a young man from a low class Nigerian family and Ama(Yvonne Okoro), a young woman from a wealthy Ghanaian household returning to Ghana from schooling in London. Both have been in a relationship for a while, and on the introduction of Bloom as a Nigerian to the family of Ama, their relationship gets threatened due to the stereotyped perception of her f ...
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Falling (2015 Film)
''Falling'' is a 2015 Nigerian romantic drama film written and produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam, and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. It stars Desmond Elliot, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Adesua Etomi, Tamara Eteimo and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film narrates the story of a young couple, Muna (Adesua Etomi) and Imoh (Kunle Remi); Muna has to live with the effects of an accident that has left Imoh deeply unconscious for several months. Plot The film tells a story of Muna (Adesua Etomi) and Imoh (Kunle Remi), a happily married young couple. On his way to work, Imoh had an accident that got him to coma. Despite monetary challenges, Muna continued believing that Imoh will regain consciousness. After the hospital decided to discharge Imoh in his condition, Muna seeks help from her dad, Mr Mba ( Kofi Adjorlolo), who gave her part of the money needed for him to continue to use the life support at least for a month. Muna's sister, Tina, (Tamara Eteimo), is worried that Muna is allowing her husband ...
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Code Of Silence (2015 Film)
''Code of Silence '' is a 2015 Nigerian drama film directed by Emem Isong and written by Bola Aduwo. The film was produced by the Royal Arts Academy in collaboration with Nollywood Workshop. It stars Makida Moka in the lead role of Adanma, Patience Ozokwor, Ini Edo and Omoni Oboli. It is notable for its powerful stance against rape in Nigeria and addresses issues facing rape victims in the country. Plot Adanma, a young, intelligent medical student with promising career prospects, is gang-raped by a local politician and his aide on her way home from college. She confesses what happened to her family, but given their low position in society, are afraid to alert the authorities. The rape damages Adanma psychologically and emotionally, and the traumatic experience begins to affect her entire life. Cast * Makida Moka as Adanma *Patience Ozokwor *Ini Edo *Omoni Oboli * Amechi Muonagor *Kofi Adjorlolo *Desmond Elliot *Shawn Faqua * Mena Sodje Production ''Code of Silence'' was produc ...
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A Northern Affair
''A Northern Affair'' is a 2014 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Leila Djansi, and starring John Dumelo, Joselyn Dumas & Kofi Adjorlolo. It won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Production Design at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Plot The romantic relationship between nurse Esaba Jomo (Joselyn Dumas) and Dr Manuel Quagraine (John Dumelo), who work together in a clinic in a remote fishing village, is threatened when their secrets are revealed. Cast *John Dumelo as ''Manuel Quagraine'' *Joselyn Dumas as ''Esaba Jomo'' * Kofi Adjorlolo *Jon Germain *Randall Obeng Sakyi * Eddie Coffie *Ben Torto * Beverly Afaglo *Irene Asante *Maame Dufie Boateng *Gifty Temeng * Edith Nuong Faalong Reception Nollywood Reinvented Nollywood Reinvented, also known simply as NR, is a website launched in 2011 and dedicated primarily to film reviews. It also provides information about films, actors, producers and other film people. It is one of the first review platfor ...
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2014 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2014 Ghana Movie Awards were held at the Accra International Conference Center on 30 December 2014. Awards ; Actor in a Leading Role * John Dumelo – ''Love or Something Like That'' * James Gardiner, Eddie Watson, Elikem Kumordzie – ''Bachelors'' * Adjetey Anang – '' Devil in the Detail'' *Majid Michel – ''Family Album'' * Kwadjo Nkansah (Lilwin) – ''Made in Agege'' ; Actress in a Leading Role * Joselyn Dumas – ''Love or Something Like That'' * Jackie Appiah – ''Sisters at War'' * Kafui Danku – ''Devil in a Dress'' * Ama K. Abrebese – '' Double-Cross'' * Yvonne Nelson – ''Bachelors'' ; Actor in a Supporting Role * Mikki Osei Berko – '' Potomanto'' * Edward Kuffour – ''When Love Comes Around'' * Kwaku Manu – ''Last Word'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''Family Album'' * Chris Attoh – ''Single Married & Complicated'' ; Actress in a Supporting Role * Sonia Ibrahim – ''Shattered Romance'' * Marie Humbert – '' Potomanto'' * Nana Ama McBrown – ''Bachelors ...
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2012 Ghana Movie Awards
The 2012 Ghana Movie Awards was the third edition of the ceremony to reward excellence in the Ghanaian Film Industry. The event was held at Accra International Conference Center on December 2, 2012. The nomination party took place on November 26, 2012. Awards ; Best Actor in a Lead Role (English) *Van Vicker – ''Joni Waka'' *John Dumelo – ''Queen Latifa'' * Prince David Osei – ''Off The Hook'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''Wipe My Tears'' * Ekow Blankson – ''Secret Burden'' ; Best Actress in a Lead Role (English) *Yvonne Nelson – '' Single & Married'' * Martha Ankomah – ''Tears of a Smile'' *Jackie Appiah – ''Grooms Bride'' * Nana Akua Addo – ''Wanna Be'' *Yvonne Okoro – ''3 Some'' *Nadia Buari – ''Rain'' ; Best Actor in a Lead Role (Local) *Akwesi Boadi – ''Osofo Mafia'' *Farida Mohammed – ''Gobana'' *Kofi Adu – ''Agya Koo Trotro Driver'' *Isaac Amoako – ''Saman Mogya'' *Kwaku Manu – ''Area Boys'' ; Best Actress in a Lead Role (Local) *Nana Ama Mcbrown – ...
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Single And Married
''Single and Married'' is a 2012 Ghanaian Nigerian romantic blue comedy film, produced by Yvonne Nelson and directed by Pascal Amanfo. It stars Yvonne Nelson, Chris Attoh, Nadia Buari, Tana Adelana, Kofi Adjorlolo, Eddie Watson and Jane 'Efya' Awindor. The film "centres on the drama, the intrigue and the dirty little secrets of three male friends, their sex lives, being single or married, and all the in-betweens". The film received ten nominations at the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards and won four awards at the event, including Best Picture, Best Directing (English Language), Best Actress in a Support Role (English), and Best Cinematography. A sequel, ''Single, Married and Complicated'', was released in 2014. Plot Jay (Chris Attoh), a casanova, to the surprise of his friends, proposes to his girlfriend, Kimora (Yvonne Nelson). Jay's friend, Raymond ( Kweku Elliot) a casanova who's now also married to one of Kimora's friends, Paula (Nadia Buari), is indifferent. Andy (Eddie Watson), ...
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Adesuwa
''Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust)'' is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012, but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State. It received 10 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film. Cast *Olu Jacobs *Bob-Manuel Udokwu *Kofi Adjorlolo *Ngozi Ezeonu *Cliff Igbinovia *Iyobosa Olaye - Adesuwa Reception Nollywood Reinvented gave ''Adesuwa'' a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping. See also * List of Nigerian films of 2012 References External links Adesuwa' at Nollywood Reinvented Nollywood ...
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Somewhere In Africa
''Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of humanity'' is a 2011 Ghanaian Nigerian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Kofi Adjorlolo. It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards including categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects and Achievement in Make-Up. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award. Cast *Majid Michel as General Yusuf Mombasa *Majid Michel as Frank Leuma, Reverend Francis Jackson * Martha Ankomah as Nivera *Eddie Nartey as Pascal * Kofi Adjorlolo as General Olemba * Roselyn Ngissah as Captain Rajile * David Dontoh as President Gabiza Reception Nollywood Reinvented Nollywood Reinvented, also known simply as NR, is a website launched in 2011 and dedicated primarily to film reviews. It also provides information about films, actors, producers and other film people. It is one of the first review platforms ded ... gave it a 43% r ...
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