Akrobeto

Akwasi Boadi (born 18 November 1962), known as Akrobeto, is a Ghanaian actor, comedian and TV presenter. He has been featured in over 100 Kumawood movies and is known for the unusually large size of his nostrils. Akwesi Boadi is known in the showbiz industry as Akrobeto. Due to his comic acts he has recently been recognized by the international community where his comic acts were used by several presenters on CNN as well as other international television presenters.

Early life Akrobeto was born on 18 November 1962 at Ayirebi in the Ofoase Ayirebi constituency in the Eastern region of Ghana. He started his basic school education at Akyem Ayerebi L/A primary and middle school and completed in the year 1979. He was the youngest among 11 children born, though 10 are deceased. He could not further his education. He is an ardent football fan. He is currently the host of the television show 'The Real News' on UTV on 2018 and has since remained with them, while still active in the acting industry of Ghana. His mispronunciation of Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta's name prompted the Spanish player to share the video on Twitter and reply with a clip in which he explains the correct pronunciation, giving further exposure to Akrobeto. Various satirical shows have played their own clips satirizing the speech of Akrobeto, including the Greek satirical show Radio Arvyla among others, which has shown frequently videos of him and his face appears in the ident of "Top Epikairotitas", a part of the show. Furthermore, the Thursday episode of Radio Arvyla ends with a satirical video where various domestic news are presented with the way of Akrobeto, keeping the graphics of Akrobeto's program.

He was claimed to receive attention from Bayer Leverkusen and other TV platforms in Spain. Patrice Evra called him N'golo Kante's uncle. He was the host of the fourth edition of the 3Music Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Personal life Akrobeto is married to Georgina Johnson and has 3 children.

Filmography The Return of Jamal (2022) Heroes of Africa: Tetteh Quarshie (2020) Away Bus (2019) as Inspector Yeesu Things we do for love Chain Of Death Akwansidie (2018) as Okyere Empress (2017) as Baba Na me nnim (2016) as Boakye Ama Pooley (2015) as Adu Ohia Asoma Wo (2014) as Mr. Badu Girls Kasa (2013) as Frenchman King Kong (2011) as Agya Ntimoah Bediahene (2010) as Nana Kwatah

Award In March 2021, he emerged as the overall Entertainment Personality of the Year at the Entertainment Achievement Awards.