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Funny Face (comedian)

Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng (born October 1, 1981 in a town called Jamestown/Usshertown, Accra, Ghana,[3][4][5]) popularly known as Funny Face, is a Ghanaian comedian, known for his role in TV3 Ghana's sitcom Chorkor Trotro.[6] He is also known as SwagOn-Papa.[1][7][8]

Funny Face
Pseudonymkasoa vandamme[1]
Birth nameBenson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng[2]
Born (1981-10-01) 1 October 1981 (age 42)
NationalityGhanaian
Years active2010–present
Children3

Career

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Funny Face's first appearance on the Night of 1010 Laughs was in 2010 Ghana.[9][1] It is believed that he made his breakthrough in comedy through this.[1]

Funny Face played the role of driver's mate in the TV3 sitcom Chorkor tro tro, where he was known as Chemu before quitting.[3]His role in Chorkor Trotro gave him much popularity. He has also performed at the comedy dubbed Night of 1018 laughs.

His interest in music made him work with hiplife artist Castro de Destroyer. He featured in Castro's Sweet Banana[1] while Castro also featured in Funny Face's Odo Bekumi. Funny Face also appeared in Castro and Asamoah Gyan's Do The Dance, and Odo Pa.[5]

He has also assisted Togolese international footballer Emmanuel Adebayor at his charity event.[10] He also spearheaded the Vodafone Ghana Red Campaign.[11][12]

Marriage life

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Funny Face married his wife Madama Elizabeth Adjoa Ntim in 2014 at a private ceremony witnessed by very few family and friends. Two years later, Funny Face confirmed on social media that they were separated.[13] Following the controversial breakup, Ntim spoke about an unfulfilling sexual relationship[14] while Funny Face accused her of cheating on him.[15] Funny Face has 3 children with his partner Vanessa, who he met in 2019[16] through Papa Kumasi.[17]

Personal life

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Funny Face has twins who he has named after his mother and footballer friend Emmanuel Adebayor.[18] The names of the twins are Ella and Bella.[19] He attended school at God Wisdom Preparatory School, O'Reilly Seniors High School.

Filmography

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TV Series

Music

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Funny Face — Still 'swagging' on". graphic. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  2. ^ Dokosi, Michael Eli (December 2014). "Funny Face marries Police CID lady". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Funny Face quits "Chorkor Trotro"; reasons unknown". GhanaWeb. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  4. ^ "Funny Face bounces back; announces new TV show as he marks 42nd birthday". Ghana Web. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  5. ^ a b Aglanu, Ernest Dela. "I'm waiting for the phone call you promised me – Funny Face reminds Castro". myjoyonline. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  6. ^ Debrah, Ameyaw. "Forget Chorkor Trotro! Funny Face joins Starr FM". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  7. ^ Anangfio, Ebenezer Jnr. "Funny Face, The 'Swag-On-Papa' For '1012 Laughs & Music'". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  8. ^ "US-based woman sues Funny Face for allegedly owing her over $53,000". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  9. ^ Brooklyn, Armani (2024-01-21). "Funny Face Biography: Real name, age, houses, cars, wife, kids, net worth etc". GhPage. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  10. ^ ""I won't sell my old car; it's a monument" -Funny Face". etvghana. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  11. ^ Akese, Efia. "Boom time for funny men". graphic. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Funny Face happy to be associated with Vodafone Red". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  13. ^ "Funny Face couldn't satisfy me sexually ~ Ex-wife of Funny Face reveals this & many more". GhPage. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  14. ^ Quashie, Richard (2017-09-04). "Funny Face couldn't satisfy me in bed, he lasts only 2-minutes – Angry ex-wife fires back". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  15. ^ Prince, Dan Kwasi (2016-07-14). "My wife cheated on me - Funny face reveals - Daily View Gh Daily View Gh". Daily View Gh. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  16. ^ "Funny Face Confirms Dumping His Second Wife To Marry Wife Number Three". Retrieved 2021-03-06.[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ Dennis, Dwomoh (2020-11-25). "Funny Face Drops First Video After His Baby Mama Gave Birth To His Third Daughter | Video". Thedistin. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  18. ^ "Funny Face names twin girls after mum, Adebayor". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  19. ^ "Funny Face celebrates daughters' birthday - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  20. ^ Halm, Sampson (2019-10-11). "Download MP3: Funny Face – Lan T (Prod. by Eyoh Soundboy)". halmblog.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.[better source needed]
  21. ^ "Download MP3: Funny Face – Wormbat (Prod. By DOBmusic) | HitxGh.Com". www.hitxgh.com. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  22. ^ "Funny Face - Odo Bekumi ft Castro". CratesHub.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  23. ^ Giannis, Gautier. "Funny Face - Tramadol feat. Article Wan (Prod. By Article Wan & B2)". CratesHub.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
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