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Bob Santo
John Evans Kwadwo Bosompem (1940–2002), also professionally known as Santo or Bob Santo, was a Ghanaian comedian and an actor. He featured in film speaking Akan. He usually acted with his close compatriot, Judas Judas Iscariot (; ; died AD) was, according to Christianity's four canonical gospels, one of the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane, in exchange for thirty pieces of ... Career Santo was famous in the early 2000's with his friend Judas in movie production, acting, and theater. He was the leader of the Omintiminim Concert Party in 1995 when he and his friend Abusapanyin Judas went into film acting and concert party performance. Filmography * ''419'' * ''Abawa Mary'' * ''Banker to Banker''. * ''Double Sense'' * ''Asem'' * '' Efiewura'' * '' Key Soap Concert Party'' * ''Landlord'' * ''Marijata (1, 2 and 3)'' * ''Okukuseku (1, 2 and 3)'' * ''Sika'' * ''That Day'' * ''Hard Times'' * ''Lucife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Akan Language
Akan (), or Twi-Fante, is the most populous language of Ghana, and the principal native language of the Akan people, spoken over much of the southern half of Ghana. About 80% of Ghana's population speak Akan as a first or second language, and about 44% of Ghanaians are native speakers. The Bono dialect is also spoken across the border in Ivory Coast. Three dialects were developed as literary standards with distinct orthographies: Asante and Akuapem, collectively known as Twi, and Fante. Despite being mutually intelligible, they were inaccessible in written form to speakers of the other standards until the Akan Orthography Committee (AOC)'s development of a common Akan orthography in 1978, based mainly on Akuapem dialect. As the first Akan variety to be used for Bible translation, Akuapem had become the prestige dialect. With the Atlantic slave trade, Akan languages were introduced to the Caribbean and South America, notably in Suriname, spoken by the Ndyuka, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Abusuapanin Judas
Tweneboah Kodua, (born 1945) also known as Abusuapanin Judas or Judas, is a Ghanaian actor and comedian who has featured in many films. He was the friend of the late Bob Santo. Career He was the founder of the Ominitimininim Concert Party group with Bob Santo as the leader. Filmography * Concert Party * Double Sense * 419 I and II * Banker to Banker * Marijata * Asem * That Day * Efiewura * Onyame Tumi So * Okukuseku * Sika * Hard Times References External links * Living people Ghanaian male film actors Ghanaian comedians 1945 births Ghanaian male actors {{Ghana-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Efiewura
Efiewura, also spelled Ofiwura, Ofiewura (meaning "Landlord" or “ruler/master of a house” in Twi), is a popular Ghanaian television sitcom that airs on TV3 Ghana, in the Akan language. The series focused on how landlords treat tenants and the relationship that exist between tenant. It started in 2001 and is still in production, making it the longest-running show in the country. It has won several local television awards. Cast Cast members of the long-running show have included: * John Evans Bosompi as Santo * Margaret Quainoo as Araba Stamp *Micheal Moncar *Harriet Naa Akleh Okantey as Auntie B * Lucky Azasoo-Nkornoo * Ebenezer Donkor as Katawere *Abeiku Aggrey Santana *Kofi Agyiri(30 June 2017)Ghanaian actor Kofi Agyiri of Efiewura fame dead Ghana Broadcasting Corporation * Kwame Dzokoto as Judge Kobooo * Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari as Koo Fori *AJ Poundz * Florence Boateng * Joojo Robertson *Adwoa Smart * Felix Bell * Rosamond Brown as Akuapem Polo *Gloria Sarfo Gloria Os ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Key Soap Concert Party
Key Soap Concert Party was a popular Ghanaian comedy show on that aired from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. The show was aired on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation's station, GTV. It featured the likes of Kofi Adu, Nkomode, Samuel Kwadwo Boaben and Araba Stamp. Featured actor and comedians * Bob Santo * Nkomode * Bishop Bob Okala * Agya Koo * Araba Stamp * Akrobeto * Paa George * Mercy Asiedu * Auntie B * Waterproof * Agya Ntow * A1 * School Fees * Koo Nimo * Ekolac * Mr Solomon * Yaw Labito * Felix Bell * Abenkwan * Asonaba Kwabrafoso Obuasi * Orlando * Abusuapanin Judas Tweneboah Kodua, (born 1945) also known as Abusuapanin Judas or Judas, is a Ghanaian actor and comedian who has featured in many films. He was the friend of the late Bob Santo. Career He was the founder of the Ominitimininim Concert Party gr ... References Ghanaian comedy television series {{Comedy-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1940 Births
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280. Events Below, events related to World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January *January 4 – WWII: Luftwaffe Chief and Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Göring assumes control of most war industries in Nazi Germany, Germany, in his capacity as Plenipotentiary for the Four Year Plan. *January 6 – WWII: Winter War – General Semyon Timoshenko takes command of all Soviet forces. *January 7 – WWII: Winter War: Battle of Raate Road – Outnumbered Finnish troops decisively defeat Soviet forces. *January 8 – WWII: **Winter War: Battle of Suomussalmi – Finnish forces destroy the 44th Rifle Division (Soviet Union), Soviet 44th Rifle Division. **Food rationing in the United Kingdom begins; it will remain in force until 1954. *January 9 – WWII: British submarine is sunk in the Heligoland Bight. *January 10 – WWII: Mechele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2002 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 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 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ghanaian Comedians
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, 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 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 in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the wealthiest on the African continent from the 17th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ghanaian Actors
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 34 million people as of 2024, 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] [Amazon] |
Ghanaian Male Actors
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, 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 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 in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the wealthiest on the African continent from the 17th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
