Big Ghun
Big Ghun | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Obolotui |
| Education | National Film and Television Institute, Manya Krobo Senior High School, Multichoice Talent Factory, (UPSA) |
| Occupations | Film director and producer |
| Website | www.bigghun.com |
Nicholas Tetteh Nartey also known as Big Ghun is a Ghanaian film director, film producer and a musician, known for directing and winning the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) with the movie Leaked.[1][2]
Early life and education
He was born in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.For his Senior High Education, he attended Manya Krobo Senior High School. He holds a Bsc. of Fine Arts in Film Directing from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI).[3] He also received a master’s degree in Brands and Communications Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) where he graduated on October 3.[4]
Career
He is a film director, producer and musician.[5] He transitioned into film in 2019 with his maiden short film, Koro (One). Koro is a short film about a couple haunted by their past on their wedding night[6][7] The short film won the best short thriller at Robinson Film Awards International Film Festival and was acquired by Showmax. Koro was also nominated for The Best Short Film at the 2022 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[8]
In 2022, he released his second movie "Leaked", a movie about a young girl battling cyber abuse after her private pictures leaked online. The movie won the Talent Factory Award at 2023 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[9]
In 2025, he teamed up with Jeffrey Nortey to release a musical comedy movie which featured Clemento Suarez, Giovanni Caleb, Feli Nuna and Wan-O.[10]
Filmography
Directed features
Awards
| Awards | Year | Movie | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMVCA | 2023 | Leaked | The Multichoice Talent Factory | Won | [9] |
| Robbinson’s Film awards | 2021 | Koro | Best short film | Won | [12] |
Philanthropy
Over the years Big Ghun has embarked on some philanthropical activities through his "Bigg Save Project". The project painted a local school in Odumase to raise the interest of children in art.[13]
In 2021, the project embarked on a "Feed The Streets" campaign to feed female street hawkers in Accra.[14]
References
- ^ "All you need to know about upcoming musician Big Ghun". GhanaWeb. 2020-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Big Ghun releases 'Walk Off' featuring TiC". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ a b "koro". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Big Ghun earns master's degree on the eve of 'Vibes the Movie' premiere - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "The changing 'faces' of Big Ghun". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "PB Studio Africa releases 'Koro'; Ghanaian film that addresses mental health". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Koro (One) (Short 2022) | Short, Drama, retrieved 2023-07-17
- ^ "Adjetey Anang, Pascal Aka, 3 others secure nomination for Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards". www.myjoyonline.com. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ a b "Big Ghun's Leaked 'saves' Ghana at 2023 AMVCAs".
- ^ a b "Most Anticipated Movie in Ghana "VIBES The Movie" Premieres on October 4th". Graphic Online. 2025-08-28. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ Leaked (2022) ⭐ 8.3 | Mystery, Thriller, retrieved 2023-07-26
- ^ "Big Ghun earns second AMVCA nomination in a row".
- ^ "Big Ghun's 'Bigg Save Project' paints a school". Graphic Online.
- ^ Arday Ankrah, Alfred Nii. "Bigg Save Project by Big Ghun fetes 'natives of the street' on Christmas Day". Modern Ghana.
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