The real names of the 7 top Kumawood stars

The real names of the 7 top Kumawood stars

In the movie industry in Ghana especially Kumawood, many actors are noted for having nicknames.

These actors have carved a niche for themselves using their stage names but they have their real names.

For many actors, their real names are not known by many people.

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However, YEN.com.gh has gone behind the scenes to dig up the real names of these top 7 Kumawood actors.

1. Agya Koo

He is one of the most respected actors in the country. He has won many awards since bursting onto the scene some 15 years ago.

He is known as Agya Koo but his real name is Kofi Adu.

2. Lil Win

He is the most-sought after Kumawood actor currently. His real name is Kwadwo Nkansah.

But since his debut in the industry 10 years ago, he became known as Lil Win.

The name Lil Win came after he played a particular role in a movie in which he used that name.

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3. Akrobeto

The experienced actor for so many years has been known as Akrobeto and he has become so popular using that name.

His real name is Akwasi Boadi.

4. Dabo

The diminutive has always been putting smiles on the faces of the fans who have been watching his movies.

He is now a household character when it comes to the movie industry in Ghana.

His real name given to him by his parents is Nana Yaw Dabo

5. Don Little

The pocket-size actor has also carved a niche for himself since he shot to fame three years ago.

For his showbiz name, he is known as Don Little but his real name is Stephen Atanga.

6. Komfuor Colegee

He is noted to be playing fetish priest roles in Kumawood movies.

Colegee real name is Collins Oteng.

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7. Sumsum

He won the hearts of many Ghanaians by scaring people with his big eyes in Kumawood movies.

He is well known as Sunsum but his real name is Yaw Adu.

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