Henry Adofo
Henry Adofo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Henry Adofo Kwehu, Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Adwoa Amoah (m. 2019) |
Henry Adofo is a Ghanaian actor who has appeared in Ghanaian and internationally co-produced films. He is known for his roles in the feature film Freetown (2015) and in Blitz Bazawule’s The Burial of Kojo (2018), both of which received international distribution and reviews.[1][2]
Early life and education
Henry Adofo was born in Kwehu, in Ghana’s Eastern Region. He attended Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School in Legon, Accra and later moved to Italy where he studied pharmacy and lived for about nine years. While based in Milan, he organised Ghanaian film premieres in Europe, which led to his introduction to producers and filmmakers.[3]
Career
In Italy, Adofo met Ghanaian film producers during premiere events and began auditioning for roles.[4] He returned to Ghana around 2013 and appeared in several films, beginning with an early credited role in House of Gold (2013).
Adofo rose to prominence for his portrayal of Abubakar in Freetown (2015), a U.S.–Ghana co-production based on real events during the Liberian Civil War. His performance drew positive mention in international reviews and earned him a nomination at the Utah Film Awards.[1][5]
In 2018, Adofo appeared as Apalu in The Burial of Kojo, a Ghanaian drama written and directed by Blitz Bazawule. The film premiered at the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York and was later distributed globally through ARRAY and streamed on Netflix.[2][6]
Personal life
Adofo married Adwoa Amoah in a private ceremony held in Accra on 10 March 2019.[7]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | House of Gold | — | Early credited role |
| 2015 | Freetown | Abubakar | U.S./Ghana co-production; nominated for Utah Film Award |
| 2017 | Lotanna | — | Ghanaian feature film |
| 2018 | The Burial of Kojo | Apalu | Ghanaian drama; distributed by ARRAY and released on Netflix |
References
- ^ a b Rechtshaffen, Michael (9 April 2015). "'Freetown': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ a b Debruge, Peter (28 March 2019). "'The Burial of Kojo' Review". Variety. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Henry Adofo: I Can Work With Any Actress Who Understands a Kissing Scene". ModernGhana. 13 January 2014. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Henry Adofo talks about how he started acting". Pulse Ghana. 8 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Adofo, Attram For Utah Awards". ModernGhana. 5 March 2015. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Netflix acquires 'The Burial of Kojo'". IndieWire. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Actor Henry Adofo Marries Secretly". DailyGuide Network. 12 March 2019. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
External links
- Henry Adofo at IMDb