William Lamptey: YOLO Star Makes Top 12 in Africa Monologue Challenge Among 2000 Contestants
- William Lamptey, of the YOLO series, broke into the top 12 of a continental acting competition
- The Ghanaian actor was ranked fourth at the time of reporting and called on fans to support him with free votes
- Lamptey entered the Africa Monologue Challenge alongside roughly 2,000 contestants from across the world
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William Lamptey, the Ghanaian actor widely recognised for his role in the popular television series YOLO, has reached the top 12 of the Africa Monologue Challenge.

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This continent-wide acting competition drew more than 2,000 participants worldwide.
Lamptey calls on Ghanaians to vote
The actor, beloved by fans for his catchphrase "Zamsaying," is now calling on Ghanaians to rally behind him as voting enters its final stretch.
In a video shared on his official Facebook page, Lamptey urged supporters to cast their free votes and help him bring the winning title home to Ghana.
At the time of reporting, he occupied fourth position on the leaderboard with 1,336 votes.
The top spot was held by a contestant representing Côte d'Ivoire, who had accumulated 3,508 votes.
Voting was set to close in four days from the time the appeal was made.
Lamptey's advancement to the top 12 out of a field of over 2000 contestants marks a significant milestone in his acting career.
The achievement has drawn attention to Ghanaian talent on the continental stage, with the actor positioning himself as a strong contender for the title.
His appeal to fans is straightforward: the voting process is free, and every ballot counts as he competes against some of the best performing arts talent across Africa.
The Facebook post in which the YOLO actor William Lamptey shared the update on his new achievement is below.
Drogba denies receiving Ibrahim Mahama's help
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Drogba denied reports that he received help from billionaire businessman Ibrahim Mahama.
In a social media post, he said that reports to the contrary were untrue and called on Ibrahim and other prominent, wealthy Ghanaians to come to his aid.
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Source: YEN.com.gh

