KOFI ADJORLOLO
Kofi Adjorlolo is a well-known Ghanaian actor, musician, film producer and media personality. He is one of the most popular seen in African entertainment, with his name tightly connected to versatility and quality in the business. Having transitioned from music into acting with minimal friction, Adjorlolo has firmly placed himself in both sectors of entertainment.
His Early Life & Background
Kofi Adjorlolo was born on March 23, 1956, at Keta, in the Volta Region of Ghana. Adjorlolo is the second child of nine comprising one brother and six sisters. His parents were the late Johnny Adjorlolo and Matilda Johnson.
Education
Adjorlolo started his formal schooling at Modern City Academy in Kumasi. He moved on to AME Zion Secondary School in Keta, where he completed his junior high. When he got to the O Level stage, he changed schools and completed his secondary schooling at Keta Senior High Technical and a portion of his A Level at Ebenezer Senior High School in Dansoman. Adjorlolo then moved to London and enrolled at Healing College, where he trained to produce films and television.
His Family
Kofi Adjorlolo is currently single, but he has four children.
Kofi Gold, an editor and publisher.
Vidette Adjorlolo, a lawyer.
Kofi Elikem Adjorlolo, his third child.
Emmanuella Mawukuenya Adjorlolo, his last child. Career Journey
His Music Career
Kofi Adjorlolo’s career launched from music. He showed this was a unique talent as a singer and an instrumentalist, with proficiency in instruments like trumpet and guitar. When he was 20 years old, he left Ghana to pursue music in Nigeria and entertained alongside legends like Felix Bell (Ozimba of Africa) and the famous Victor Uwaifo of “Joromi”. He played with several bands, like Felix Aigbe Liberty Band, and toured Togo to perform.
Upon return to Ghana, Adjorlolo had his first band called “the Osagyefo Band”. He started working alongside established highlife musicians, like Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Nessa Simons. He was thrilled to have his career built through music, but being a storyteller eventually took Adjorlolo to acting.
Media and Acting
As a civil servant, Adjorlolo joined the media as a worker at Ghana Post but later went to the Ghana Broadcasting Authority (GBC) as a presenter on Radio and TV. He presented on shows like African Rhythms and Uncle Ben’s Kitchen and also played a role in establishing the Channel R Radio Station.
His acting career started with writing scripts for taxi driver series at GBC. When some cast members left, Adjorlolo took some roles as an actor. Under the guidance of a veteran, Grace Nortey, Adjorlolo took on his first movie and gained recognition through his performance in “My Mother’s Heart”, produced by Salma Mumin.
Adjorlolo has starred in numerous Ghanaian and Nigerian films, such as:
Princess Tyra
Darkness of Sorrow
Northern Affair
Aloe Vera
Heart of Men
Agony of Christ
Sinful Game
The Miser (TV Series)
HIS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Kofi Adjorlolo has been very fortunate and talented enough to have many awards in his lifetime, such as:
Golden Supporting Actor Award (Golden Movie Awards, 2016).
Best Cameo Actor Award (Ghana Movie Awards, 2011).
Honorary Award (African Actors Recognition Awards, 2013).
Sotigui D’Honneur Award (Sotigui Awards, Burkina Faso, 2021).
International Golden Image Award (Presented by former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, 2017).
His Net Worth and Lifestyle
Kofi Adjorlolo’s estimated net worth is around 900,000 dollars, earning him a place on Ghana’s wealthiest actors list. He owns his own house in Accra and has three cars, all showing he is proud of his accomplishments and dedication to his craft.
FAQs About Kofi Adjorlolo
Where is Kofi Adjorlolo from?
He is from Atorkor, Volta Region, Ghana.
How old is Kofi Adjorlolo?
As of 2025 he is 68 years old.
Is Kofi Adjorlolo alive?
Yes, he is very much alive and continuing to contribute to the media landscape.
Final Thoughts
Kofi Adjorlolo went from a young musician budding in Ghana to a recognized actor and media personality and the challenges he has endured to become a great character are tremendously inspiring.
Kofi Adjorlolo’s contribution to the African movie and music industry will continue for generations and that is what makes him an icon within the entertainment world.
