Twene Jonas
- Full name: Twene Jonas
- Date of birth: June 16, 1991
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Birthplace: Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Occupations: Social media influencer, Movie director
Who is Twene Jonas?
Twene Jonas is a Ghanaian social media influencer, movie director, artiste manager, and activist based in the USA. He is known for his viral videos where he criticises Ghanaian and African leaders for their poor performances and corruption. He is also the CEO of Royal Jonas Film Label, which has produced several Kumawood movies and managed artistes like SayDaDon and Ron Suno.
Early life and Education
- Twene Jonas, hailing from Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana, was born on June 16, 1991.
- His parents, Awura Ama Akye and Agya Frank Twene are both from Kumasi.
- He attended Kumasi High School for his secondary education.
- He migrated to the USA to pursue his filmmaking career.
Career and Achievements
Twene Jonas is the founder and leader of Royal Jonas Film Label, which he established in 2016.
Between 2016 and 2017, Twene Jonas’ company produced between 25 and 30 Kumawood movies, such as Anibrε Nti, Abatoɔ Mu Nsεm, Oman Panyin Saman, DOMINUS and The Walking Zombies.
The company also manages artistes like SayDaDon and Ron Suno, who are based in the USA.
Twene Jonas is also a social commentator and activist, who uses his social media platforms to express his views on Ghanaian and African politics and development.
He rose to fame after his videos praising the American system and lambasting the Ghanaian leaders went viral on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
He has coined several catchphrases such as "glass nkoaa", "24/7 the system is working", "didi free", "heaven flag na εbɔ hɔ no" and "kwan no nyinaa yε one way".
He has also attracted controversy and criticism from some Ghanaian celebrities, traditional leaders and politicians for his harsh words and insults.
Personal life and controversies
In a recent video, Twene Jonas mentioned that he was dating a white American lady and even shared a photo of them together. However, he refrained from disclosing any personal information about her.
Twene Jonas disclosed that he was brought to the United States by the white lady's father, who graciously provided him with accommodation upon his arrival.
He has claimed that he is very rich and has bought a brand new Lamborghini worth $1 million.
He has also claimed that he has met former US President Barack Obama and rapper Jay-Z.
He has been accused of disrespecting Ghanaian culture and religion by some of his critics, who have also threatened to curse him or deport him from the USA.
He has also been sued by some Ghanaian chiefs for defamation and contempt of court.
Lifestyle
Twene Jonas lives a luxurious life, as demonstrated by his opulent residences and high-end automobiles. Among his impressive collections are a Range Rover, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Tesla, showcasing his penchant for luxury vehicles.
While he prefers to keep his residential details private, Jonas ingeniously puts some of these cars to use by offering Uber services.
