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Pascal Amanfo

Nigerian film director

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Pascal Amanfo Listenⓘ is a Nigerian film director, based primarily in the Ghana film industry.

01Early life and education

Amanfo is a native of Awo Omamma in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, south-eastern Nigeria. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State, south-south region of Nigeria.

02Career

In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession. In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse. In a 2014 interview with Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom. Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set. In 2011, Amanfo directed Single Six, starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo. In 2013, Amanfo caused a cinematic stir in Nigeria and Ghana, when his film Boko Haram debut. The film was subsequently restricted by Ghanaian authorities and was a flop in Nigeria even though the title was changed to Nation under Siege. Amanfo released a trailer for Purple Rose (2014) that stars Nse Ikpe Etim. The film is surrounded on the life of an inquisitive journalist. In 2015, BellaNaija described Amanfo's If Tomorrow never Comes as a decent effort in comparison to his previous film. It praised the cinematography, visual effects and sound used in the film.

03Personal life

Amanfo is a practicing Christian. In 2015, he disclosed that he will be concentrating on living a life that pleased God.

04Filmography

  • Sin city (2019)
  • Bed of Roses (2011)
  • Open Scandals (2010)
  • Family Runs
  • Stalemate (as producer)
  • My Last Wedding (2009)
  • Corporate Maid (2008)
  • Single and Married (2012)
  • Wanna Be (2012)
  • Grave Yard (2011)
  • House of Gold (film) (2013)
  • Nation Under Siege (2013)
  • Letters to My Mother
  • The Mystery of Sex
  • Purple Rose (2014)
  • If Tomorrow Never Comes
  • Trinity (2010)
  • Boko Haram
  • Husband Shopping (2014)
  • If You Were Mine (2014)
  • Stalmate
  • Single Six (2011)
  • 40 Looks Good on You (2019)

05Accolades

Ghana Movie Awards

Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards

Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

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