Ghana Famous People
- Date of Birth:
- 1969-05-25
- Place of Birth:
- Kumasi, Ghana
Kofi Adu born also known as Agya Koo is a Ghanaian actor and comedian. In June 2016, Adu got married to Rita Asiedu in London, UK after dating for 4 years.
He was previously married to Victoria Owusu Adomako but divorced. He has appeared in over 200 Ghanaian movies including popular movies among Ghanaians such as Obaatanpa, Away Bus, Black Star, and Ma Trick Wo.
Adu is originally from the Ashanti Region of Ghana but lived in a suburb in Accra Newtown called Asantewaa. He worked as a cobbler. Adu was discovered on a Ghanaian comedy show on GTV (Ghana National Television) at the National Theater in Accra, where he worked as a comedian warming up the crowd.
In July 2008, he was awarded a National Award by then-Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor. Although he originally journeyed to Accra to sing, Agya Koo has been featured in over 90 Ghanaian movies, 15 of which remain his favorite.
Filmography
Keysoap Concert Party
Agya Koo Gbegbentus
Three Desperate Friends
House of Commotion
Evil Plot To Break My Home
Kumasi Yonko (meaning - Kumasi Friendship)
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
Ma Tricki Wo (meaning - I have tricked you)
Agya Koo Trotro Driver
Joni Waka
Ohia (meaning - Poverty)
Away Bus
Nsem Pii (meaning - Many Issues)
Sure banker
Agya Koo Mechanic
Aburokyire Abrabo (meaning - Life Abroad)
Agya Koo Bank Manager
Asem Aba Fie (meaning - An Issue at Home)
Kankan Nyame
My Soldier Father
Obidea Aba (meaning - It's the turn of another)
Nnipa Sei Nnipa (meaning - Humans destroy themselves)
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