Adjetey Anang is an award-winning Ghanaian actor, author, and creative person. He co-owns Spirited Arts GH, a Creative Arts Business, with his wife, Mrs. Elom Anang. He is also an Acting Lecturer at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), now the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) in Ghana. Mr. Adjetey is under the management of Lynx Entertainment. He is best known for his role as “Pusher” in the old Ghanaian Television series, “Things We Do For Love,” directed by Ivan Quashigah.
Profile Summary of Adjetey Anang
Real name: Adjetey Anang
Age: 50 years old
Date of Birth: July 7, 1973
Nationality: Ghanaian
Hometown: Labadi (La), Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Tribe: Ga
Instagram: @Adjeteyanang
Twitter (X): @adjeteygh
Early Life & Family Background
Adjetey Anang was born in Accra, Ghana, on July 7, 1973. He grew up in Tema and Labadi, Accra. He is 50 years old and a native of Labadi (La), a suburb of Accra. His father, Mr. Anang, is from La, and his mom is from Osu, Accra. They gave birth to two children, and Adjetey Anang is the first child.
Siblings
He has one sibling, a younger sister.
Education
Adjetey went to Morning Star School and then attended First Baptist Church School, where he completed his junior high school education. He proceeded to Labone Senior High School in Accra for his high school education, and from there, he enrolled at the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana. He went further to study his Masters in Dramatic Arts at Wits–the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Wife
Mrs. Elom Anang is the wife of actor Adjetey Anang. She is a Banker by Profession and a creative person. She is the co-founder of Spirited Arts GH. Adjetey and his wife married on March 10, 2007, and the two have a child together. In July 2019, the couple renewed their marriage vow at the Joy Beauty and Bridal Fair held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Son
Adjetey has a son with his wife, Elom Anang. He is called Ryan Adjetey.
Career
Mr. Adjetey Anang had a passion for acting at a young age. He started his acting career with Theatre (Thursday Theatre) at the National Theatre in Accra. It was through his stage performances that Ivan Quashigah, the director of the “Things We Do For Love” Television series, discovered his amazing talent and gave him the Pusher role in “Things We Do for Love,” a Ghanaian series that started in the late 90s.
Adjetey came into the limelight after he starred in the series. Since then, he has appeared in several movies and TV series produced in Ghana (Ghallywood and Kumawood films) and films produced in Nigeria. He has also starred in a Dutch movie dubbed “Slavery.” In April 2022, Anang joined the Lynx Entertainment family. He is currently under the management of this record label in Ghana. He is one of the great actors in Ghana, which is why he is called the Actor’s favorite Actor. He has also featured in several stage plays in Ghana, South Africa, and other countries
Movies
The Slaves (Mohammed Ben Abdallah)
Aloe Vera
The Queen of Akra
Our Jesus Story
Sugar (The Movie)
Yolo (TV Series)
Galamsey
The Big Six
Gold Coast Lounge
Keteke
Zongo Boys
Enemies Are Not God
Red Carpet
Devil in the Detail
Sink or Swim
Potomato
Potato Potato
Things We Do For Love (TV Series)
Away Bus
Double Cross
The Perfect Picture
Kintampo
Water Thrust
Citation
Cartel (The Genesis)
Dede
The Pledge (Ghana will not burn)
Sidechic Gang
My Very Ghanaian Wedding
Drops of Happiness
Deadly Voyage
A Sting In A Tale
Children of the Mountain
Slavery
Azali
Borga
Rain
Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – African Movies Academy Awards (AMAA) 2022.
Actor of the Year – The EMY Africa Awards 2022.
Male Actor of the Year – Entertainment Achievements Awards 2022.
Favorite Movie Actor of the Year – Ghana Movie Awards 2021.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Ghana Movie Awards 2021.
Male Actor of the Year – Entertainment Achievements Awards 2021.
Actor of the Year – The EMY Africa Awards 2021.
Best Actor – YEN Readers Choice Awards 2020.
Best Actor In A Drama (Keteke) – Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2018.
Golden Actor in a Drama – Golden Movie Awards 2015.
Best Lead Actor – Ghana Movie Awards 2014
Book
Adjetey Anang (A story of Faith, Imperfection, and Resilience).
Business
Spirited Arts GH
Net worth
He has an estimated net worth of $4.2 million.
FAQs about Adjetey Anang
• How old is Adjetey Anang?
He is 50 years old as of 2024.
• Is Adjetey Anang a lecturer?
Yes, he is an acting lecturer at NAFTI.
• Does Adjetey Anang have a child?
Yes.
• Who is Adjetey Anang’s wife?
Adjetey’s wife is called Elom Anang.
