Pascal Amanfo

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Pascal Amanfo
BornMarch 31 [1] [2]
Nationality Nigerian
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter

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

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Early life and education

Amanfo is a native of Awo Omamma in Oru East, 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]

Filmography

Accolades

Ghana Movie Awards

Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

See also

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