Funny Face (comedian)
Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng,[3] popularly known as Funny Face, is a Ghanaian comedian, known for his role in TV3 Ghana's sitcom Chorkor Trotro.[4] He is also known as SwagOn-Papa.[1][5][6]
Funny Face | |
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Pseudonym | kasoa vandamme[1] |
Birth name | Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng[2] |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Years active | 2010–present |
Children | 2 |
Career
Funny Face's first appearance on the Night of 1010 Laughs was in 2010.[1] It is believed that he made his breakthrough to comedy through this.[1]
Funny Face played the role of driver's mate in the TV3 sitcom Chorkor tro tro, where he was known as Chemu before quitting, for reasons unknown.[7] His role in Chorkor Trotro gave him much popularity. He has also performed at the comedy dubbed Night of 1018 laughs.[8]
His interest in music made him work with hiplife artist Castro de Destroyer. He featured in Castro's Sweet Banana[1] while Castro also featured in Funny Face's Odo Bekumi. Funny Face also appeared in Castro and Asamoah Gyan's Do The Dance, and Odo Pa.[3]
He has also been helpful to Togolese international footballer Emmanuel Adebayor at his charity event.[9] He also spearheaded the Vodafone Ghana Red Campaign.[10][11]
Personal Life
Funny Face has twins who he named after his mother and footballer friend Emmanuel Adebayor.[12]
References
- "Funny Face — Still 'swagging' on". graphic. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- Dokosi, Michael Eli. "Funny Face marries Police CID lady". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- Aglanu, Ernest Dela. "I'm waiting for the phone call you promised me – Funny Face reminds Castro". myjoyonline. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- Debrah, Ameyaw. "Forget Chorkor Trotro! Funny Face joins Starr FM". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- Anangfio, Ebenezer Jnr. "Funny Face, The 'Swag-On-Papa' For '1012 Laughs & Music'". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- "US-based woman sues Funny Face for allegedly owing her over $53,000". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- "Funny Face quits "Chorkor Trotro"; reasons unknown". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- "Funny face splits with manager". myjoyonline. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ""I won't sell my old car; it's a monument" -Funny Face". etvghana. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- Akese, Efia. "Boom time for funny men". graphic. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- "Funny Face happy to be associated with Vodafone Red". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- "Funny Face names twin girls after mum, Adebayor". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
External links
- Funny Face on Twitter
- Funny Face on Facebook