KOO FORI
Koo Fori is a Ghanaian actor, businessman and media personality who has been among the outstanding names in the Ghanaian entertainment industry. He is best known for his legendary character in the series “Efiewura” and for his leading role in “Koti Academy.”” Koo Fori is also a businessman and a media executive. He is currently employed as General Manager for Bryt TV.
This article highlights Koo Fori’s story, so Dive in!
Koo Fori’s Profile Summary
* Full Name: Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari
* Date of Birth: June 24, 1969
* Age: 55 years (2025)
* Place of Birth: Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
* Hometown: Shama, Western Region
* Tribe: Fante
* Ig handle: @koo_fori [https://www.instagram.com/koo_fori]
Koo’s Early Life and Family Background
He was born on June 24, 1969, in Kumasi, Ghana. He spent his childhood in Kwahu, Ghana. He also has regional ties to Shama in the Western Region of Ghana. Koo Fori is the fourth of five children (1 brother and 4 sisters).
Koo Fori’s father, the late Reverend Samuel Andrews, was a pastor of the Pentecost Church for 42 years before he passed. His mother, who is also from Shama, had a significant impact in shaping him into who he is today.
His Education
Koo Fori’s educational success demonstrates his diverse interests and talents. He attended Attafuah Junior Secondary School and then attended Akwatia Technical Institute, where he served as the entertainment prefect. He then attended St. Paul’s Senior High School.Â
He then graduated in 1987 with an Electrical Engineering degree from Takoradi Technical University (TTU).
His Family
Koo Fori married the love of his life, Mrs. Mary Nana Aba Enchill Karikari, in December 2001. Unfortunately, Koo lost his wife, Mary, after almost a decade-long courtship, on August 21, 2010, just two weeks after the birth of their daughter, Ewurakua.
Koo is a proud father of two daughters, Ewurakua, plus a second daughter with another relationship. Koo has embraced his role as a father and role model wholeheartedly.
Koo Fori’s Career Highlights
Koo Fori started acting very young. He was encouraged by his father, who was a translator, songwriter and scriptwriter. He had to learn and act out the church plays he wrote with his siblings.
After his degree, he worked as a videographer and then transitioned into radio. Koo Fori gained fame via a radio drama, Ahenfie;Â this gave him the name Koo Fori.
Tv producers noticed he has potential; he starred in two successful TV shows, “Cantata” and “Taxi Driver,” but his breakthrough was when he starred in “Efiewura,” where he became a notable name in Ghana. He has starred in other films like Koti Academy, and he has hosted many tv shows. As of now, he is the General Manager for Bryt TV, and a great contributor to the media in Ghana.
A Mix of Entertainment and Business
Koo Fori is an actor, but he is also an entrepreneur. He runs a reputable import and export business that involves car sales, men’s and women’s fashion, and other goods that he sources from Italy and Germany.
He owns two pubs and has several shops in Ghana. His expansion does not stop there; he has extended his business ideas to event planning, organizing, and promotions, which continue to add to his multi-professional identity.
His PropertiesÂ
There is an indicator that Koo Fori is doing well when you look at his possessions. He owns a million-dollar mansion based in Accra and several vehicles, including a black Mercedes Benz, a Dodge Charger, a Dodge Durango, and a Toyota Highlander.
His Net Worth
Koo has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. But his actual value comes from his hard work, durability, work ethic, perseverance and resilience.
FAQs About Koo Fori
- How old is Koo Fori?
Koo Fori will be 55 years old in 2025.
- Is Asantewaa Koo Fori daughter?
No. Asantewaa is not Koo Fori’s daughter. Koo Fori has two daughters, Ewurakua and one other.
His Legacy
Koo Fori’s life story is quite inspirational. From a boy performing in church dramas to where he is today, a well-respected, accomplished actor, media executive, and entrepreneur. He shows the world how transitioning from one area to another will reinvent oneself, and by so doing he has left other aspiring actors and entrepreneurs analyzing him as nothing but a perfect role model.
Koo Fori is building an everlasting legacy in Ghana’s entertainment and business sector. Koo Fori exemplifies the potential for success in life when one possesses talent, determination, hard work, and resilience.
