Ken Attoh was born to a prominent royal family in Accra, Ghana, on August 1, 1976. He is one of the best-known Ghanaian filmmakers, as well as a filmmaker, cinematographer, graphic designer, photographer, and business owner. He is the son of the late Nii Kojo Armah IV (former paramount chief of Jamestown) and Madam Betsy Kojo Armah. He studied Multimedia Art in London at Middlesex University, where he received his degree and discovered his passion for visual storytelling. Ken Attoh is a creative, but also a family man; he is married to established Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso, CEO of Sparrow Productions, and together they have a child, Lincoln Attoh. Attoh and his wife have been together since their marriage in 2009 and have built a successful career together. Their son is currently an up-and-coming graphic designer. Attoh is the creative director and producer at Sparrow Productions and is actively changing the direction of Ghanaian cinema through his collaboration with his wife, Shirley Frimpong-Manso. He has worked on many successful films that have been appreciated locally and internationally.
Profile Summary
* Full Name: Kenneth Attoh
* Date of Birth: August 1, 1976
* Age: 49 years
* Nationality: Ghanaian
* Hometown: Teshie, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
* Tribe: Ga
* Social Media:
* Facebook: Kenneth Attoh
* Instagram: @kenattoh
* Twitter (X): @KenAttoh
A few notable films by Ken Attoh:
Director of:
– Contract
– A Sting in a Tale
– Champagne
– Potato Potato
– 6 Hours to Christmas
– Love or Something Like That
– Checkmate
– Us in Between
– ENO
– Chasing Lullaby
Cinematographer of:
– Devil in the Details
– Adams Apples
– Potomanto
– Rebecca
FAQs about Ken Attoh
– How old is Ken Attoh?
Ken Attoh is 47 years old as of 2024.
– Where does Kenneth Attoh come from?
He is from Teshie, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
– Who is Ken Attoh’s wife?
Ken is married to Shirley Frimpong-Manso, a film producer and director.
Conclusion
Ken Attoh is an indication of a thriving and changing film industry in Ghana. His commitment to his craft in collaboration with Shirley Frimpong-Manso inspires a new generation of filmmakers and creatives. And as he continues his career, he is an important ambassador for Ghanaian stories to the rest of the world.
