Richmond Xavier Amoakoh

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Richmond Xavier Amoakoh
Born19 June 1987
Mampong, Ashanti Region
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesLawyer Nti
CitizenshipGhanaian
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
Occupation(s)Comedy actor, writer and Director.
Years active2007-till present
TelevisionKejetia vs Makola
Awards2018 Ghana Movie Awards

Richmond Xavier Amoakoh (born 19 June 1987) is a Ghanaian comedy actor, writer and director. He is popularly known as Lawyer Nti, the name of a fictional character he plays in the hit TV series Kejetia vs Makola. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Education

Amoakoh was born on 19 June 1987 in Mampong, Ashanti Region. He is a product of the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts. [6]

Career

He began his acting career in 2007 starring in stage plays including Nyansapo's Gallery of Comedy. [6] Starring in the hit TV series Kejetia vs Makola as Layer Nti led to his breakthrough in the Ghanaian movie industry.

Awards

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References

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