Akrobeto

Akwasi Boadi (born 18 November 1962), known as Akrobeto, is a Ghanaian actor, comedian and T.V presenter. He has been featured in over 100 Kumawood movies and is known by the size of his nose.[1]

Early life

Akrobeto was born in 18 November 1962 at Ayirebi in the Ofoase Ayirebi constituency in the Eastern region of Ghana.[2] He is the youngest among 11 children born by his parent of whom 10 are deceased.[3] He did not have any formal education.[4]

Career

He was a founding cocnut group + bird squad of the Kristo Asafo drama group, when the drama group was founded by Apostle Kwadwo Safo in the late 1990s,[5] along with Agya Koo, Mercy Asiedu, Nkomode the group performed in the Key Soap Concert Party at the National Theater.

In 2008, he started featuring in Kumawood movies.[6] He is currently the host of the television show 'The Real News' on UTV.[7]

He become popular thanks to YouTube, and in November 2020 clips of him reading sports results from European football in an exaggerated and enthusiastic manner became viral.[8][9] His mispronunciation of Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta's name prompted the Spanish player to share the video on Twitter and reply with a clip in which he explains the correct pronunciation, giving further exposure to Akrobeto.[10]

Personal life

Akrobeto is married to Georgina Johnson and has 3 children.[6]

Filmography
  • Away Bus
  • Things we do for love
  • Chain Of Death
  • Akrobeto The Grand Master Of Evil
  • Akrobeto The Evil Bird
  • HWE WANO ASEM YIE
  • AKROBETO Back to school
  • AWO YAA KYIEWAA
  • Asan bi ye Nhrabea
  • SUMENA SO ADIE
  • Akrobeto No Abɔnefoɔ ɔberɛmba 3
  • Akrobeto Taxi Driver
  • AHENKAE

See also

References
  1. "My nose has played a role in my success – Akrobeto". MyJoyOnline.com. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. "Kumawood's Akrobeto turns 53 today". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. "'Akrobeto Is The Only Surviving Child Of His Parents; All Of His Other 10 Siblings Are Dead' – Prophet Opambour Reveals". GhGossip. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. "VIDEO: I wouldn't have been this successful if I were educated – Akrobeto". Entertainment. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  5. "I owe my acting career to Apostle Kwadwo Safo – Akrobeto". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  6. "Humility is secret to my longevity – Akrobeto". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  7. "I stopped bedwetting when I turned 18-years-old – Akrobeto". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  8. Marland, Daniel (19 November 2020). "Football Fans Are Loving This Ghanaian 'Pundit' Bringing Joy With His Score Announcements". SPORTbible. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  9. Mensah, Kelvin (16 November 2020). "Akrobeto Makes Headlines In Spain With His REAL NEWS". GH Gossip. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  10. Mensah, Kelvin (17 November 2020). "Chelsea Star, Cesar Azpilicueta Reacts To Video Of Akrobeto for Pronouncing His Name As 'Kasar Azikipi'". GH Gossip. Retrieved 1 December 2020.


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