Prince Kwame Amoabeng (born April 12, 1986), known by his stage name Jeneral Ntatia, is a Ghanaian comedian and actor.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Jeneral Ntatia
Amoabeng in 2021
Birth namePrince Kwame Amoabeng
Born(1986-04-12)April 12, 1986
Accra, Ghana
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
Years active2008–present
GenresComedy, acting [1]
Notable works and rolesKalybos In China (2016)
Keteke (2017)

Early life and education

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Born in Accra, Amoabeng is a native of Fomena. He is a graduate of the University of Ghana, where he studied Theatre Arts.[8]

Career

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Amoabeng began his comedy career in 2008 after completing Secondary School. He took a major interest in comedy when he gained admission at University of Ghana School of Performing Arts. As an actor, Jeneral Ntatia has featured in several Ghanaian movies including Keteke, Kalybos in China, Mad House, and Chaskele.[9][10][11][12]

Filmography

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  • Kalybos in China (2016)
  • Keteke (2017) as Train Man 1
  • Selfie (2017)
  • Chaskele (2018)
  • 3 Idiots and a Wise Man (2019)
  • Mad House (2019)

Television series

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  • MTN Yello Cafe
  • Styke
  • To have and to Hold
  • The Osei's

Theatre

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  • Second Coming of Nkrumah
  • The Leopards Choice
  • Adam in Court
  • Red Light
  • Man in the Dark
  • The Trial
  • Accra We Dey [13]
  • The Ladder
  • Flows for Sale
  • Chronicles of the Sagacious
  • Christmas in April
  • Bukom
  • The Inspection [14]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2019 The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO) Best Comedy Stage Act of the Year Nominated [citation needed]
2019 The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO) Most Popular Comedian of the Year Nominated [15]
2021 Entertainment Achievement Awards (EAAs) Comic Actor of the Year Nominated [16]
2021 The Comedy and Poetry Awards (COPO) Best Comedy Theatre Act of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ ghanaweb.com (2018-07-05). "Jeneral Ntatia prays for depreciating cedis in a hilarious manner". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  2. ^ adomonline (2021-09-20). "Popular comedian shares how his headmaster nearly cost his education". adomonline.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  3. ^ ghanaweb (2015-09-14). "Sad news: Comedian Jeneral Ntatia's loses mother". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  4. ^ ghgossip (2021-09-20). ""I Was Discovered By Clemento Suarez"-Jeneral Ntatia Reveals [Video]". ghgossip.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  5. ^ ghanaweb (2021-09-21). "I wasn't given a dime, not even 10 pesewas – Jeneral Ntatia on campaigning for NPP". ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  6. ^ imdb. "Jeneral Ntatia". imdb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  7. ^ spla. "Keteke". spla.pro. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  8. ^ ghgossip. "Jeneral Ntatia Narrates How He Was Unable To Write WASSCE Because His Headmaster Chopped His Registration Fee [Video]". ghgossip.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  9. ^ shurume.com (2017-03-07). "JENERAL NTATIA". shurume.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  10. ^ imdb (2017-02-10). "Keteke". imdb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  11. ^ imdb (2017-02-10). "Trailer Alert: Take An Early look At Keteke Premiering on 4th March 2017". ghmoviefreak.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  12. ^ ghanaalert (2019-05-29). "MOVIE PICK OF THE WEEK (MADHOUSE)". ghanaalert.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  13. ^ businessghana.com (2019-05-15). "ACCRA WE DEY - A Hilarious Stage Comedy". businessghana.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ ghanaweb.com (2018-02-27). "Top comedians to star in the stage play, 'The Inspection'". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  15. ^ ghkasa.com (2019-12-03). "The nominees for COPO awards officially out now; check who made the list". ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  16. ^ glitzafrica.com (2021-02-17). "Entertainment Achievement Awards: Full list of nominees". glitzafrica.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
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