Jeneral Ntatia

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Jeneral Ntatia
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Amoabeng in 2021
Birth namePrince Kwame Amoabeng
Born(1986-04-12)April 12, 1986
Accra, Ghana
Alma mater University of Ghana
Years active2008–present
Genres Comedy, acting [1]
Notable works and roles Kalybos In China (2016)
Keteke (2017)

Prince Kwame Amoabeng (born April 12, 1986), known by his stage name Jeneral Ntatia, is a Ghanaian comedian and actor. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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Early life and education

Born in Accra, Amoabeng is a native of Fomena. He is a graduate of the University of Ghana, where he studied Theatre Arts. [8]

Career

Amoabeng began his comedy career in 2008 after completing Secondary School. He took a major interest in comedy when he gained admission at University of Ghana School of Performing Arts. As an actor, Jeneral Ntatia has featured in several Ghanaian movies including Keteke , Kalybos in China , Mad House, and Chaskele. [9] [10] [11] [12]

Filmography

Television series

Theatre

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2019The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO)Best Comedy Stage Act of the YearNominated[ citation needed ]
2019The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO)Most Popular Comedian of the YearNominated [15]
2021Entertainment Achievement Awards (EAAs)Comic Actor of the YearNominated [16]
2021The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO)Best Comedy Theatre Act of the YearNominated

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