Pascal Amanfo

Pascal Amanfo is a Nigerian film director, based primarily in the Ghana film industry.[3]

Pascal Amanfo
BornMarch 31[1][2]
NationalityNigerian
OccupationDirector, screenwriter

Early life and education

Amanfo is a native of Awomanma in Owerri, Imo State. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State.[4]

Career

In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession.[5] In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse.[6] In a 2014 interview with Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom.[7] Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set.[8][9] In 2011, Amanfo directed Single Six, starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo.[10] In 2013, Amanfo caused a cinematic stir in Nigeria and Ghana, when his film Boko Haram debut. The film was subsequently restricted by Ghanaian authorities and was a flop in Nigeria even though the title was changed to Nation under Siege.[11] Amanfo released a trailer for Purple Rose (2014) that stars Nse Ikpe Etim. The film is surrounded on the life of an inquisitive journalist.[12] In 2015, BellaNaija described Amanfo's If Tomorrow never Comes as a decent effort in comparison to his previous film. It praised the cinematography, visual effects and sound used in the film.[13]

Personal life

Amanfo is a practicing Christian. In 2015, he disclosed that he will be concentrating on living a life that pleased God.[14] He was separated from his wife for some months before reconciling then getting a sponsor for his vow renewal.[15][16]

Filmography

Accolades

Ghana Movie Awards

Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

References
  1. Adeyemi, Adebayo (March 2013). "Happy birthday to Pascal Amanfo". Ghana Web.
  2. admin (2016). "Birthdays: Pascal Amanfo turns a year older today". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  3. Odartey GH Business (May 2017). "Jeffrey Nortey Is A "Star"—Pascal Amanfo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  4. "Why I reconciled with my wife after 8 months separation'- PASCAL AMANFO". Enconium Magazine. November 2015.
  5. Maryan, Oteng (April 2014). "Pascal Amanfo Says Adjetey Anang Is Every Director's Dream Actor". Ghana Film Industry.
  6. Chidumga, Izuzu (May 2014). "Top Nollywood Movie Directors". Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  7. Onikoyi, Ayo (2014). "Money works on me like a reflex action – Sharon Francis". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  8. Benjamin, Njoku (2013). "Nigeria: I Wasn't Used and Dumped - Yvonne Nelson". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  9. "I wasn't used and dumped - Yvonne Nelson - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-07-20. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  10. "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29".
  11. "Boko Haram movie debuts!". Vanguard. 2013.
  12. "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's 'Purple Rose' | Watch the Trailer".
  13. Sodas and Popcorn (2015). "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes". bellanaija.
  14. admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo runs to Christ: Dedicates life to him". Ghana Web.
  15. "Ghanaian Actor Pascal Amanfo Reconciles With Wife". Naij Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  16. admin (August 2015). "Pascal Amanfo gets marriage ceremony sponsor". Ghana Live.
  17. "Pascal Amanfo releases "The mystery of sex" short film". Ghana. May 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  18. "Nse Ikpe-Etim & Eddie Watson star in Pascal Amanfo's "Purple Rose" | Watch the Trailer - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  19. "Sodas & Popcorn Movie Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  20. "Boko Haram movie debuts! - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  21. Chidunga, Izuzu. "Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  22. Chidumga, Izuzu. "Movie set to hit Ghana cinemas". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  23. "Jackie Appiah, Van Vicker on set of Pascal Amanfo's new movie". Pulse. June 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  24. admin (July 2011). "Mzbel's' Single Six movie premieres July 29". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
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  31. "Pick your Best Dressed at 2013 Ghana Movie Awards". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
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