Ras Nene Recalls His Early Days In Kumawood, Says He Was Often Used As A Fetish Priest

Ras Nene Recalls His Early Days In Kumawood, Says He Was Often Used As A Fetish Priest

  • Ras Nene, in a video, recalled fond memories of his early Kumawood days and the interesting roles he played
  • The actor said he was initially cast as a fetish priest very often and was later cast in armed robbery roles
  • Ras Nene was on the set of Kyekyeku's upcoming movie, and he and the producers and other crew members shared old memories

Ghanaian actor Ras Nene, in a new video shared on Plus 1 TV's YouTube page, opened up about his early days in Kumawood and the roles he played. He said he started his career as a fetish priest, often portraying the antagonist in movies. He said he enjoyed playing those roles because they challenged him to be creative and expressive.

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He also revealed that he later switched to playing armed robbery roles, which he said were more physically demanding. The actor added that he did not know if it was due to his looks, but he was often cast in those roles.

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Ras Nene mentioned that he was grateful for the opportunities and experiences he had in Kumawood and that he learned a lot from his colleagues and mentors.

The video was recorded on the set of Kyekyeku's upcoming movie, which features Ras Nene and other Kumawood stars. Ras Nene said he was excited to be part of the project and that he was looking forward to entertaining his fans with his new role. He encouraged Ghanaians to support his "son" Kyekyeku in his new adventure.

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Ras Nene prays for Kyekyeku

In another story, Ras Nene, in a heartwarming video, prayed for his protege, Kyekyeku, after he won Best Comedian at the YEN Entertainment Awards.

The actor showered blessings on Kykyeku, who's like a son to him, and prayed that he would outdo him and achieve greater things.

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The beautiful moment took place on the set of Kyekyeku's upcoming movie, 1954, which is set to be released on March 6, 2024.

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YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Kyekyeku purchased his first car in 2023, and he has described the year as a remarkable one for him.

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In the interview, Kyekyeku also talked about the upcoming premiere of his first self-produced movie.

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.