Augustine Abbey, also known as Idikoko, is a Ghanaian actor and movie maker known for comedy. He is also known for his main roles as a house boy or gate man. He has produced and starred in a BBC documentary and also directed and produced a film on HIV and AIDS in partnership with UNESCO and Esi Sutherland-Addy's MMOFRA Foundation.[1]

Augustine Abbey
Born
Augustine Abbey

Ghana
Other namesIdikoko
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director, film writer
Years active1970s–present
SpouseLinda Quashiga
Awards1979 Arts Council of Ghana, Leisure Awards 1988, Leisure Awards 1989, Best NAFTI Actor 1999

He runs Great Idikoko Ventures and is married to fellow actress Linda Quashiga. He attended Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School.[2]

Matters of the Heart (1993), Triple Echo (1997), and Dark Sand (1999) are well-known works by Augustine Abbey.[3]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Cast Notes
2016 Shampaign Mr. Hawkson
1991 Tricky Twist
1993 Matters of the Heart
Bitter Love
Ingratitude
Stolen Bible
Stolen Pregnancy
Recipe For Disaster
Money Bag
Alokodongo

Awards and nominations

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Augustine Abbey has won the following awards.[1]

Year Nominated work Award Category Result
1979 Arts Council of Ghana Best Juvenile Actor Won
1988 The Game Leisure Awards Best Script Won
1989 Leisure Awards Best Script, Best Actor and TV Personality of the Year Won
1999 Alokodongo Best NAFTI Actor Won
Ingratitude Festival of Nations - Australia Best Film and Video Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b "I Learnt Acting Through The Hard Way - Idikoko". Peace FM Online. Archived from the original on 2010-09-14. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Idikoko's Wife In Love With Agyaa Koo". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Augustine Abbey - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-10-03.