Elikem Kumordzie

Elikem Kumordzie commonly known as Elikem The Tailor (born November 7, 1988) is a Ghanaian actor, fashion designer and master of ceremonies.[1][2][3][3][4]

Elikem Kumordzie
Born
Elikem Kumordzie

November 7, 1988
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesElikem The Tailor
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
Occupationactor, fashion designer and master of ceremonies
Years active2012–present
Websitehttp://elikemkumordzie.com/

In 2013 Kumordzie came third on the reality TV show Big Brother Africa (season 8), representing Ghana.

Early life and Education

Elikem was born in Accra, and attended Kay Billie Klaer Academy and Englebert Junior High School. For his secondary education, he attended St. Thomas Aquinas SHS,[5] a secordary school in Accra. He later proceeded to University of Ghana, where he obtained a BSc in Combined Psychology and Theater Arts.

Career

In 2013 Kumordzie appeared on the reality TV show Big Brother Africa (season 8), representing Ghana. He emerged third and first ever Ghanaian to make it at the grand finals.[6][7][8][9]

His breakthrough acting role was in 2013 when he actedin a movie titled Cheaters. He has also acted in Silver Rain (2015),[10][11] Pauline's Diary (2017),[12][13] among others.

In 2019, he was nominated as "Best Dressed Celebrity on the Red Carpet" at the Glitz Style Awards.[14]

Selected filmography

Films
  • Cheaters (2013) [15]
  • Prince of Brimah (2014) [16]
  • The Bachelors (2014) [17]
  • Happy Death Day (2015) [18]
  • Happy Death Day (2015) [18]
  • Silver Rain (2015)
  • Princess Natasha (2015) [19]
  • The Joy of Natasha (2015) [20]
  • Utopia (2016) [21]
  • Pauline's Diary (2017)
  • The King with No Culture (2018) [22]

Television
  • 2016, Black and White (Ghanaian TV series)[22]
  • 2018, Table of Men (Ghanaian TV series) [23]

Personal life

In June 2015, Elikem married Pokello.[24] The two had met at the Big Brother Africa (season 8) reality TV show, The Chase and hit it off. The couple divorced in 2018 and had a son together.[25][26][27]

Award
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References
  1. Akpene Nyarku, Gloria (13 November 2017). "My marriage is no one's business - Elikem reacts to divorce rumours". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  2. "6 Times Elikem Kumordzi Proved He Is 'The Tailor'". Ghafla. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  3. Buckman-Owoo, Jayne (24 November 2017). "Elikem Da Tailor shows his versatility". Grahic. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  4. "Elikem Kumordzie takes a swipe at Shatta Wale over his BET comments". May 23, 2017.
  5. "Elikem Kumordzie Biography - Age". April 12, 2016.
  6. Daily, Graphic (26 August 2013). "Why Elikem deserved to win BBA grand prize". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  7. "Big Brother Africa Contestant, Elikem Kumordzie Warn South Africans". Peacefm. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  8. Debrah, Ameyaw (5 August 2013). "Elikem becomes first Ghanaian to make Big Brother Africa finals as he wins final head of house task #bbathechase". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  9. Aglanu, Ernest Dela (11 August 2013). "Africa roots for Elikem to win Big Brother Africa The Chase". Ghana Web. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  10. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4558830/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm. Retrieved 1 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. Buckman-Owoo, Jayne (24 February 2015). "Silver Rain makes its debut". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  12. "PAULINE'S DIARY (2017)". bbfc.co.uk. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  13. "Pauline's Diary: Movie on domestic violence premieres on Feb. 23". www.ghanaweb.com.
  14. Daily, Graphic (26 August 2013). "King Promise wins big at 2019 Glitz Style Awards". Ghana Web. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  15. "CHEATERS". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  16. "PRINCE OF BARMAH". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  17. "BACHELORS". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  18. "HAPPY DEATH DAY". talkafricanmovies.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  19. "Princess Natasha" – via www.imdb.com.
  20. "Joy of Natasha" – via www.imdb.com.
  21. "I had to learn to speak Ga for Utopia movie; that's the beauty –Elikem Kumordzie". September 2, 2016.
  22. "The First Ever Epic Ghanaian Movie "The King With No Culture" To Hit The Cinema on 5th May". April 10, 2018.
  23. "I owe all actors who featured in 'Table of Men' TV series – Ekow Smith-Asante". June 26, 2018.
  24. "Elikem And Pokello Welcome Baby Girl". Modern Ghana.
  25. "The Inside Story: Why Elikem Wants To Divorce Pokello". Modern Ghana.
  26. Ghana, News. "Elikem Kumordzie Shares His Great Family Moments - News Ghana".
  27. "Pokello Reveals Why She Divorced With Elikem ⋆ Pindula News". April 27, 2019.
  28. "Full List of the 2014 Ghana Movie Awards Winners…". Ghana Celebrities. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  29. "Full list of winners at Ghana Movie Awards 2015". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  30. "Music takes over Golden Movie awards". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  31. "Subscribe to read". Kuul Peeps. Retrieved 2019-11-01.


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