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Harold Amenyah
Born
Harold Amenyah

(1989-09-22) 22 September 1989 (age 35)
Osu in Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhanaian
Alma materUniversity of Ghana, Mfantsipim School
Occupation(s)actor, fashion icon, tv personality, tv host, businessman
Years active2012–present
Known forXoxo, Sadia, A Sting in a Tale, 4play Reloaded, Wedding night, etc
Notable workXoxo, Sadia
Awards2015 Ghana Movie awards winner of Best dressed male celebrity, 2018 Ghana Movie awards Nominee of Supporting actor in a Drama, 2018 EMY awards Nominee of man of the year
WebsiteOfficial website

Harold Amenyah (born 22 September 1989) is a Ghanaian actor, TV personality, fashion icon, host and businessman who has worked as a brand influencer for popular brands including telecommunication giant Tigo.[1][2][3][4][5]

Education

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Amenyah was born at Osu in Accra, Ghana, he schooled at Mfantsipim School for his secondary education. He then moved on to University of Ghana where he studied and earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics.

Career

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He made his acting debut starring in a 2012 TV series " Xoxo".[6][7]

Amenyah moved on to feature in several Ghanaian movies and series both in Akan and English such as Xoxo, 4play Reloaded, Honour my tears, A Sting in a Tale, Wedding Night, Every Woman Has A Story, Sadia and Eden. Amenyah became a household name after his commercial for Telecommunication company, Tigo debuted " Drop that Yam" which also featured Ghanaian actress Naa Ashorkor.[8]

In 2019, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and a Barbados movie production company, Amenyah and other Ghanaian actors were selected to star in a Year of return 2019 movie titled "Joseph".[9] He played the character Nii.

Selected filmography

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Films

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  • A Sting in a Tale (2009)
  • 4play Reloaded (2010)
  • Anniversary (2015)
  • Honour my tears (2015)
  • Every Woman Has A Story (2015)
  • Wedding night (2016)
  • Joseph (2019)[10]

Television

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  • 2012, Xoxo (Ghanaian TV series)
  • 2017, Sadia (Ghanaian TV series)[11]
  • 2020, Eden (Ghanaian TV series)[12]
  • 2023, Every Woman Has a Story
  • 2024, 13 Kinds of Women

Awards

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Celebrity[13][14]

Series[15][16]

  • 2018 EMY Africa Awards – Nominee of Man of the Year Style

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References

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  1. ^ "Harold's claim to fame with 'drop that yam'". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. ^ "10 Times We Crushed On Harold Amenyah In Suits (Photos)". www.ghafla.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. ^ "MG: Actor and fashion icon Harold Amenyah speaks on relationship with Moesha and having children". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Harold Amenyah hosts 'When men Talk'". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Harold Amenyah Dazzles At The VGMA". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Harold Amenyah". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Actor, Harold Amenyah Gets His Break On XoXo". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Naa Ashokor Is Not My Wife". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Ghanaian Actors Star in Caribbean-Produced Movie that Crosses Cultures". www.yearofreturn.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Exclusive premier of 'Joseph' connects the Caribbean to Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Can Sadia really tell the Ghanaian story?". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Eden". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  13. ^ "Harold Amenyah Adjudged Best Dressed Male Celeb at 2015 GMAs". www.newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  14. ^ "PHOTOS: Ghana Movie Awards Best Dressed Male Celebs Receive Prizes". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  15. ^ "TV Series Awards Nominees 2018". www.ghanamovieawards.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  16. ^ "8th GHANA MOVIE AWARDS: TV Series categories are out…it's 100% public voting". www.ytainment.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Nominees for 2018 EMY Africa Awards unveiled". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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