Mavis Adjei

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Mavis Adjei
NationalityGhana
EducationSwedru secondary school
ChildrenTyra and Kayla, and her son, Kieran.

Mavis Adjei is a Ghanaian actress currently based in The Netherlands.

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Early life and education

Adjei hails from the diamond town of Akwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She had her Secondary education at Swedru Secondary School in the Central Region of Ghana from 1994 to 1996. [1]

Career

With over 25 films to her credit, her film roles include notable performances in Amsterdam Diary, Love & Politics, Church Money, Obaa pa, Salãm and many others. She also starred in numerous soap series in Ghana. [2]

Personal life

Adjei lives in the Netherlands with her children: two daughters, Tyra and Kayla, and her son, Kieran.


References

  1. ":: Radio Recogin ::". www.recogin.com. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
  2. ":: Radio Recogin ::". www.recogin.com. Retrieved 2016-12-11.


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