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I took Lumba’s ‘payola’ but never performed his music

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2020-08-09

Actor Kofi AdjorloloActor Kofi Adjorlolo

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Multi-talented showbiz character, Kofi Adjorlolo has recounted his days as a radio presenter in Ghana and has disclosed that he won’t be reluctant to come back on radio really should he be approached by any highly regarded media agency with juicy give,MyNewsGh.com stories.

In an exceptional job interview with Hammer Nti on Kumasi-dependent Pure FM’s ‘Hammer Time’ entertainment software, the veteran actor cum musician in answering to a problem unveiled that, he acquired his initially ‘payola’ as a radio presenter from Famous musician, Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu) when he unveiled his to start with keep track of ‘Yee Ye AKA Akwantoum’ in the early 90’s.

Kofi Adjorlolo stated that, though he took the income which was very substantial from Lumba, he hardly ever played the track.

“Payola results in being only lousy when you insist on it remaining supplied to you before you conduct the obligations you are currently staying compensated for but aside that, if somebody appreciates your guidance and as a type of gesture provides you anything, I really don’t imagine it is lousy.

I keep in mind my initial payola was from Lumba when he introduced his very first track ‘Yee Ye aka Akwantoum’… I will be truthful in this article, whilst the income was massive in those situations, I by no means performed the music. It was due to the fact I was not made use of to that type of highlife style. Lumba came out with a little something various from that of J.A Adofo and the legends we had been utilized to then.

I keep in mind pretty properly both his mom or auntie brought me the stated amount, I believe if I see the particular person, I can tell who just it was that brought the funds.”

“Lumba and I have laughed over this situation some time ago and Hammer, despite the fact that I didn’t engage in the music, eight months afterwards when I went to London, Jesus!…Forgive me Lord, I did not look for to use your identify in vain…it was the most preferred Ghanaian Ghanaian audio. So I arrived again to Ghana in 1993 to promote it a lot more.” Kofi Adjorlolo told Hammer Nti on ‘HammerTime’.

Kofi Adjorlolo (born March 23, 1956, in Keta) has acquired quite a few laurels in recognition of his important contribution to the Ghanaian and Africa’s showbiz sector.

He has been nominated at the time for Finest Actor in a Direct Position at the Ghana Film Awards, and 4 occasions for Very best Actor in a Supporting Role, at the Ghana Film Awards, Africa Movie Academy Awards, and the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards. Among the the awards he has acquired are the International Golden Impression award from the then Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and the Finest Cameo Actor at the 2011 Ghana Film Awards.

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