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| Born | Adjetey Anang 7 July 1973 |
| Other names | Pusher |
| Education | Fine Arts, University of Ghana |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Deadly voyage, A string in a Tale, The perfect picture, Slavery, Double cross, Sugar |
| Spouse | Elorm Anang |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | 2022 Exclusive men of the year Africa awards Actor of the year,Ghana Union of Theatre Societies (GUTS) Best actor award |
Adjetey Anang (born 8 July 1973) is a Ghanaian actor, popularly known as "Pusher", which was his screen name in the television series Things We Do for Love.[1][2] He has featured in many Ghanaian movies, including Deadly Voyage, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture and others. He has also featured in a Dutch movie titled Slavery.[3]
Education[edit]
Adjetey Anang studied at Labone Senior High School and proceeded to the University of Ghana, where he studied Fine Arts. He went further to study his masters in Dramatic Arts at Wits University in Johannesburg.[3]
Career[edit]
Anang has starred in the Ghanaian TV series Yolo which advises and directs the youth on adolescence, etc.[4]
Anang was one of the actors who announced nominations for the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[5]
Memoir[edit]
In July 2023, he launched his book: ‘Adjetey Anang: A Story of Faith, Imperfection and Resilience’. The book chronicles his experience from his early days, through to his success in the movie industry, as well as his private life.[6][7] The launch of the book coincided with his 50th birthday.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Anang is married to Elom and they have a son.[1][2]
Filmography[edit]
- Broken Heart (1999)
- Things We Do For Love (2000)
- Life and Living it (2009)[9]
- The Perfect Picture(2009)[10][11][12]
- A sting in a tale(2009)[13]
- Adams Apples :The Family Ties (2011)
- Adams Apples :Musical Chairs (2011)
- Adams Apples :Torn (2011)
- Adam Apples :Twisted connections(2011)
- Adams Apples :Duplicity (2011)
- Adams Apples :Confessions (2011)
- Adams Apples :Showdown(2011)
- Adams Apples :Fight or Flight (2012)
- Adams Apples :New Beginnings (2012)
- Adams Apples :Rescue Mission (2012)
- The pledge :Ghana will not burn (2012)
- Potomanto (2013)[14]
- Double Cross (2014)[15]
- Devil in the Detail(2014)[16]
- Kintampo (2017)
- Sink or Swim :The Perilous Journey (2017)
- Potomanto[17]
- My Very Ghanaian Wedding (2017)[18]
- Potato Potahto (2017)[19][20]
- Keteke (2017)[21]
- Sidechic Gang (2018)[22]
- Yolo
- Sin City [23]
- Sugar
- Gold Coast Lounge (2019)[24]
- Citation (2020)
- Aloe Vera (2020)
- Our Jesus Story (2020)
- ”Dede”
Awards[edit]
Adjetey Anang has won himself a lot of fans from his role in Things We Do For Love. He has also won awards including An Arts Critique and Review Association of Ghana (ACRAG) Talent Award and A Ghana Union of Theatre Societies (GUTS) Best Actor Award.[3] He was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category in the 8th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in Gold Coast Lounge.[25] He has won the Actor of the year at the 2022 Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards.[26]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Be Bold And Declare Your Spouse, Adjetey Anang". Peace FM online. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- ^ a b Tetteh, O. (2020-05-27). "Adjetey Anang shares photo of his all-grown-up son who looks just like him". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ a b c "Exclusive Interview With Adjetey "Pusher" Anang". modernghana.com. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ Ayub, Simon (2020-06-23). "A comprehensive overview of YOLO cast: names, images". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ "AMVCA 2023: And The Big Nominees Are…". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Dadzie, Kwame (Jul 10, 2023). "I initiated flirtatious conversations and led many women on – Adjetey Anang". Myjoyonline.
- ^ ""I have cheated on my wife many times" – Adjetey Anang confesses in new book". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (2023-07-09). "Adjetey Anang launches book as he clocks 50". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "LIFE AND LIVING IT". Talk African Movies. 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ The Perfect Picture, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ "'The Perfect Picture' breaks new ground in Ghanaian Cinema - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 6 April 2009. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ "The Perfect Picture | African Film". africa-archive.com. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ A Sting in a Tale, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ Potomanto, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ Double-Cross, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ Devil in the Detail, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ "Sparrow Productions bounces back with 'Four Big Things' - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ ""My Very Ghanaian Wedding" to hit Screens soon | News Ghana". Ghana News. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Potato Potahto, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ "Shirley Frimpong-Manso's 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ Keteke, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ Sidechic Gang, retrieved 2018-11-20
- ^ "Yvonne Nelson premieres Sin City on Val's Day". 14 January 2019.
- ^ Gold Coast Lounge (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-03-06
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "Playback: 7th EMY Africa Awards on Joy Prime - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2022-10-02.