PHOTOS: Agya Koo Then And Now!

According to our investigations, he took this picture in front of the National Theatre after one of the hottest “Who is who” Concert party competitions in the 90s.

Over the years, he has grown to become one of the greatest screen personalities in Ghana with his natural comic act. He is believed to be the highest paid actor in Ghana now.

Agya Koo started out as a comedian on the ‘Key Soap Concert Party at the National Theater in 1994 but it was his entry into the film industry in 1999 that launched his flourishing career.

Kofi Adu was born and raised in Kumasi, Ashanti region. His career began in the early 90s where he took up and maintained the stage name Agya Koo. In 1999, Agya Koo made his big screen début on the popular movie “Kumasi Yonko.” And has since starred in over 200 movies and still counting. He won a Presidential award in 2008 for his contribution to the movie industry in Ghana. He won the award for “Best Actor in Local Language” at the maiden edition of the Ghana Movie Awards on Christmas Day December 25, 2010. He was recently honoured at the Most Popular Entertainer of Ghana Honours 2011, as the most entertaining movie personality. Source: Eugene Osafo-Nkansah/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana