Alexander Kofi Adu (born May 25, 1969), is originally from the Ashanti Region of Ghana but lived in a suburb in Accra Newtown called Asantewaa,[1] also known as Agya Koo. He is a great actor and comedian from Ghana.[2] He is a very renowned kumawood actor and has appeared in over 200 Ghanaian movies including Obaatanpa, Away Bus, Black Star, and Ma Tricki Wo.
Kofi Adu | |
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| Born | Kofi Adu 25 May 1969 Ghana |
| Other names | Agya koo |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and comedian |
| Known for | Black star, away bus, three desperate friends, Kumasi Yonko, Business partner |
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| Awards | National Award by then-Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor |
Career
editKofi Adu hails from the Ashanti Region in Ghana but lived in a suburb in Accra Newtown called Asantewaa. He worked as a cobbler. Kofi Adu was discovered in 1995 on a Ghanaian comedy show (Key Soap Concert Party) on GTV (Ghana National Television) at the National Theater in Accra, where he worked as a comedian warming up the crowd before the main drama was staged. He has maintained the name since then. Although he originally journeyed to Accra to sing.
In July 2008, he was awarded a National Award from the then-Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor. The award is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to society. Adu is considered as one of the few people who have shaped the Ghanaian acting industry. Agya Koo has been featured in over 90 Ghanaian movies, 15 of which remains his favorite.[3][4]
Avoiding the normal procedure of thoroughly reading a script before acting in films, he told Joy FM's former morning show host Kojo Oppong Nkrumah that while actors and actresses are typically given scripts two weeks before they begin shooting, his God-given talent allows him to improvise without a script.[3]
He has been in movies with Aboagye Brenya, Lil Win, Kwaku Manu, Mercy Aseidu to name a few.[5]
He was once a brand ambassador for Ghana Exim Bank alongside with the Ghanaian Dance hall artiste Charles Nii Armarh popularly known as Shatta Wale.[6]
Personal life
editIn June 2016, Adu got remarried to Rita Asiedu in London, UK after dating for 4 years. He was previously married to Victoria Owusu Adomako but divorced. He is a Christian.[7] He has three(3) children
Net worth
editThe Ghanaian famed actor has a current estimated net worth between $500,000 and $700,000. His net worth makes him one of the wealthiest actors in Ghana. He accrued all his fortune from his tall list of movie roles, endorsements, sponsorships, and other endeavors. He owns a music band and film production studio named Tetemmofra. He has been featured in over 100 movies. He unveiled his new mansion on the 4th June 2023 in Kumasi.
Filmography
edit- Key Soap Concert Party
- Agya Koo Gbegbentus
- Three Desperate Friends
- House of Commotion
- Evil Heart (2008) - John
- Kumasi Yonko (meaning - Kumasi Friendship) (2002)
- Obi nnim awie ye (meaning - No one knows the end)
- Ka wonan toso (meaning - Sit properly)
- Asew 419A (meaning - In-law 419A)
- Business Partner
- Gyina Pintin (meaning - Stand Firm)
- Bone So Akatua (meaning - Rewards of Evil)
- Obaatanpa (meaning - Good Mother)
- Black Star (2006)
- Otan Hunu Kwah
- Ma Tricki Wo (meaning - I have tricked you)
- Agya Koo Trotro Driver (2012)
- Joni Waka (2012) - Paa Nii
- Ohia (meaning - Poverty)
- Away Bus (2019) - Moses
- Nsem Pii (meaning - Many Issues)
- Sure banker
- Bosom Ba
- Kwadwo Besiah
- Sika ye Mogya
- Nyame Bekyere1&2
- Agya Koo Mechanic
- Aburokyire Abrabo (meaning - Life Abroad)
- Agya Koo Bank Manager
- Asem Aba Fie (meaning - An Issue at Home)
- Kankan Nyame
- Onyame Asem
- Agya Koo Gyae
- Kayayoo
- My Soldier Father
- Obidea Aba (meaning - It's the turn of another)
- Nnipa Sei Nnipa (meaning - Humans destroy themselves)
References
edit- ^ "Agya Koo, Biography". ghanaweb. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ^ Kwaku Oteng, Biography- Kofi Adu alias Kote Kesie,Bamboo kote Agya Koo Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, ghanamma, 4 January 2009
- ^ a b Koo lauds President's decision to award him, 2 July 2008
- ^ Akan film producers share joy with Egya Koo, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, 3 July 2008
- ^ Arthur, Erica Nana. "Kumawood Actor Agya Brenya reported dead — Starr Fm". Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Ghana Exim Bank Confirms Brand Ambassador Contracts With Shatta Wale, Agya Koo But . . ". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "VIDEO: Kofi Adu a.k.a. Agya Koo Remarries in London". GhanaStar. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
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