Don Little and the experiences that define the man beyond the spotlight
Don Little is a Ghanaian actor, entertainer and comedian. His role in Cow and Chicken made him a household name in the acting industry. Since then, he has taken up roles in other movies and comedy productions. Aside from acting, Don is a content creator on digital platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
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Key takeaways
- Stephen Atanga is Don Little's real name.
- In his online content, Don talks about love, common Ghanaian challenges, and culture shocks, especially when he is on tours.
- The actor began his journey in the movie industry in 2007.
- His popular films include The Big Six (2022), Ghetto Hero (2019), and Hidden Gold.
Profile summary
Full name | Stephen Atanga |
Other names | Don Little |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 5 October 1997 |
Age | 28 years (as of January 2026) |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Ethnicity | Black |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Marital status | Single |
Profession | Actor, comedian, YouTuber, and entertainer |
Who is Don Little?
Don Little is a Ghanaian actor, comedian, YouTuber, and entertainer. He is best known for his role in the movie Cow and Chicken. Don also runs a successful YouTube channel and has a significant social media following.
What is the real name of Don Little?
Actor Don Little has changed his name multiple times. His parents gave him away at a very young age. Due to this, his name has changed over the years.
Don Little's real name is Stephen Atanga. He made the name official in 2018 to signify moving on from a troubled childhood.
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What is Stephen Atanga's age?
Don Little's age is 28 years as of January 2026. The Ghanaian entertainer was born on 5 October 1997 in Ghana, and his Zodiac sign is Libra.
What is Don Little's background?
Don Little was born and raised in Ghana. His upbringing was challenging because his biological parents gave him away at a young age. While details about his schooling are unknown, he has mentioned in several interviews that he is a junior high school graduate.
What is Don Little's condition?
Don Little is a little person, meaning he has dwarfism. The condition is what made his biological parents give him away at a young age. According to the actor, they wanted nothing to do with him.
The Ghanaian actor admitted he sometimes feels bad about his height:
I think about my height because I can't become a mason, and if I go to an office to seek employment, no one will give me work to do. The only thing God can use to help me is His favour.
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How did Don Little become famous?
The Ghanaian is a multi-talented person, and his talent brought him into the limelight. Acting takes up centre stage in his life, and it is what made him popular.
Acting
Don Little started acting in 2011. However, most of the movies he was featured in when his career was beginning were not released. The actor was not happy with the production house's decision not to release the films, and he started looking for alternative sources of income.
Since the Ghanaian movie scene is competitive and requires a lot of investment, Don Little resorted to selling mobile airtime in Accra. It was during this time that he met Funny Face. Comedian Funny Face gave Don a role in the movie, Cow and Chicken.
One of the key factors that made the video successful was the mystery behind Don's age at the time. Most people thought he was Funny Face’s child. After that, the two worked on different projects as partners.
In 2017, the relationship between Don Little and Funny Face was significantly dented. The cause of their disagreement was not disclosed to the public, but the two entertainers made peace a year later. Don Little reached out to Funny Face first, in an emotional apology.
Later, Funny Face reacted to the apology with a tweet. He said:
I have forgiving bro (Don little) .. Keep shinning and never give up .. God gotch you #ChildrenPresident
Funny Face did not disclose to his fans what he forgave his mentee for in the tweet. After rekindling their friendship, the two have appeared on different TV shows together, such as What Don’t You Know?
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YouTube comedy series
Apart from taking roles in movies, Don Little is a content creator on YouTube. He is one of the most watched comedy YouTubers in Ghana. His most-watched video was about his experience working in a gas station in the USA.
Apart from publishing comedy videos, the comedian also uploads videos about his tours. In 2020, most of the videos were about his experiences in the USA as a Ghanaian. His unique perspective is a mixture of comedy and culture shock.
Don Little as an influencer
Don Little is one of the most-followed comedians in Ghana. Apart from using his platforms to promote his work, Don is a social media influencer. Most of his influencing gigs are in fashion, film and other related industries.
He once used his social media platforms to promote the Ghana-Jamaica Homecoming Festival. While Don was part of the ambassadorial team, he pushed the festival as an independent influencer.
Social change activism
The famous YouTuber is passionate about change. He is a believer that leadership can do more to help young and talented Ghanaian youths change their lives. On several occasions, he has called out the leadership for failing to rise to the occasion as far as providing solutions is concerned.
Also, Don has used his platforms to encourage social investment in Ghana. He is a supporter of local solutions to local problems. For example, the growing number of street families has been a huge concern for him.
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Career highlight
One of Don Little’s highest moments as an entertainer was being an ambassador for the Ghana-Jamaica Homecoming Festival. The festival brought Ghana and Jamaica together, and together with other ambassadors, he travelled to Jamaica.
As an ambassador, Don worked with some of the most prominent artists from both countries. The working experience was an eye-opener regarding the opportunities available in the entertainment industry in both countries.
While the details of the payments remain unknown to the public, Don Little may have earned a tidy sum. He was also on the touring list, which helped him to interact with other people and experience the Jamaican culture.
Is Don Little married?
Don Little from Ghana is not married. Even so, the celebrated comedian has expressed his appreciation for big women. According to him, his ideal spouse is chubby and beautiful.
Trivia
- Don Little gives back to the community by helping orphans and vulnerable children.
- He is a staunch Christian.
- Don is a fan of Shatta Wale.
- He enjoys spending time with his adoptive family.
- Don is passionate about football.
When Don Little is not making you happy in a film or YouTube video, he is travelling and exploring the world. His trips have given him a different perspective about the world and, more importantly, given him a chance to interact with many people.
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