Richmond Xavier Amoakoh (born 19 June 1987) is a Ghanaian comedy actor, writer and director. He is popularly known as Lawyer Nti, the name of a fictional character he plays in the hit TV series Kejetia vs Makola.[1][2][3][4][5]
Richmond Xavier Amoakoh | |
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| Born | 19 June 1987 Mampong, Ashanti Region |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Lawyer Nti |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Comedy actor, writer and Director. |
| Years active | 2007-till present |
| Television | Kejetia vs Makola |
| Awards | 2018 Ghana Movie Awards |
Education edit
Amoakoh was born on 19 June 1987 in Mampong, Ashanti Region. He is a product of the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts.[6]
Career edit
He began his acting career in 2007 starring in stage plays including Nyansapo's Gallery of Comedy.[6] Starring in the hit TV series Kejetia vs Makola as Layer Nti led to his breakthrough in the Ghanaian movie industry.
Awards edit
- Person of the Year - 2017 Nogokpo Awards[7][8]
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - 2018 Ghana Movie Awards[9]
- Discovery of the Year - 2018 Ghana Movie Awards
References edit
- ^ Nordzi, Vanessa Bless. "I Am Only Lawyer Nti When I'm On Set, I Am Different In Real Life- Richmond Xavier Amoakoh". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "KejetiaVsMakola: Lawyer 'Nti Katakyie Bombay Isaiah Exchoirester' explains 'distin'". www.myjoyonline.com. 2017-08-30. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Clemento Suarez has been 'slept on' for a long time – Lawyer Nti". www.ghanaweb.com. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Lawyer Nti hints on leaving Kejetia vs Makola series". Latest breaking news from Ghana: Business, Politics, Sports and Entertainment. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "People Expect Me to Joke Like Lawyer Nti even When I'm Not On Set - Actor Richmond Xavier Amoakoh Complains". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ a b "Lawyer Nti: Humour helped me through dark days". Graphic Online. 2017-09-14. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Lawyer Nti Honoured with 2017 Nogokpo Awards - News Ghana". News Ghana. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "Lawyer Nti Receives 2017 Nogokpo Person of the Year Award". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ Chris (2019-01-03). "Kejetia Vs Makola Wins Big At Ghana Movie Awards". ZionFelix.com. Retrieved 2019-10-07.