Benedicta Gafah | |
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Born | Benedicta A.B Gafah 1 September 1986 |
Education | African University College of Communications (AUCC) |
Alma mater | Presbyterian Girls Senior High School |
Occupation(s) | Actress, TV host, entrepreneur, philanthropist |
Years active | 2010-present |
Known for | Gafah Foundation |
Awards | Kumawood Movie Awards, City People Entertainment Awards, KAM Award |
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Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2015 | Kumawood Movie Awards | Actress of the Year | Won [6] |
2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Actress | Nominated |
2013 | KAM Award | Discovery of the Year | Won |
Benedicta started giving alms to the needy and widows of King Jesus Orphanage Home in 2014. She took it to the streets to share foodstuffs, clothes, etc. every December to the street kids. She currently runs the Gafah Foundation to help the needy. [7] [8]
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