Jeneral Ntatia
| Jeneral Ntatia | |
|---|---|
| Pseudonym | Jeneral Ntatia |
| Birth name | Prince Kwame Amoabeng |
| Born | April 12, 1986 Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | Accra Royal School Accra Secondary Technical School |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Genres | Comedy, Acting [1] |
| Notable works and roles | Keteke, Kalybos In China |
Prince Kwame Amoabeng, known by his stage name Jeneral Ntatia (born April 12, 1986) is a Ghanaian comedian and actor.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life and education[edit]
Jeneral Ntatia was born in Accra but a native of Fomena, Adansi North in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He had his Primary Education at Adedenkpo 1 Primary School and his Junior High education at Accra Royal School. He then proceeded to Accra Secondary Technical School. Ntatia got admission at the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, where he studied Theatre Arts.[8]
Comedy career and acting[edit]
He began his comedy career in 2008 after completing Secondary School, he took a major interest in comedy when he gained admission at University of Ghana School of Performing Arts. As an actor, Jeneral Ntatia has featured in several Ghanaian movies including "Keteke", "Kalybos In China", "Mad House", and "Chaskele".[9][10][11][12]
Filmography[edit]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Keteke | 2017 |
| Kalybos In China | 2016 |
| Mad House | 2019 |
| Chaskele | 2018 |
Television series[edit]
- MTN Yello Cafe
- Styke
- To have and to Hold
- The Osei's
Theatre[edit]
- Second Coming of Nkrumah
- The Leopards Choice
- Adam in Court
- Red Light
- Man in the Dark
- The Trial
- Accra We Dey [13]
- The Ladder
- Flows for Sale
- Chronicles of the Sagacious
- Christmas in April
- Bukom
- The Inspection [14]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO) | Best Comedy Stage Act of the Year | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| 2019 | The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO) | Most Popular Comedian of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
| 2021 | Entertainment Achievement Awards (EAAs) | Comic Actor of the Year | Nominated | [16] |
| 2021 | The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO) | Best Comedy Theatre Act of the Year | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ ghanaweb.com (2018-07-05). "Jeneral Ntatia prays for depreciating cedis in a hilarious manner". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ adomonline (2021-09-20). "Popular comedian shares how his headmaster nearly cost his education". adomonline.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ ghanaweb (2015-09-14). "Sad news: Comedian Jeneral Ntatia's loses mother". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ ghgossip (2021-09-20). ""I Was Discovered By Clemento Suarez"-Jeneral Ntatia Reveals [Video]". ghgossip.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ ghanaweb (2021-09-21). "I wasn't given a dime, not even 10 pesewas – Jeneral Ntatia on campaigning for NPP". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ imdb. "Jeneral Ntatia". imdb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ spla. "Keteke". spla.pro. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ ghgossip. "Jeneral Ntatia Narrates How He Was Unable To Write WASSCE Because His Headmaster Chopped His Registration Fee [Video]". ghgossip.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ shurume.com (2017-03-07). "JENERAL NTATIA". shurume.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ imdb (2017-02-10). "Keteke". imdb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ imdb (2017-02-10). "Trailer Alert: Take An Early look At Keteke Premiering on 4th March 2017". ghmoviefreak.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ ghanaalert (2019-05-29). "MOVIE PICK OF THE WEEK (MADHOUSE)". ghanaalert.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ businessghana.com (2019-05-15). "ACCRA WE DEY - A Hilarious Stage Comedy". businessghana.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ ghanaweb.com (2018-02-27). "Top comedians to star in the stage play, 'The Inspection'". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ ghkasa.com (2019-12-03). "The nominees for COPO awards officially out now; check who made the list". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ glitzafrica.com (2021-02-17). "Entertainment Achievement Awards: Full list of nominees". glitzafrica.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
