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John Dumelo

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John Dumelo
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Name in native languageJohn Setor Dumelo Edit
Name wey dem give amJohn Edit
Family nameDumelo Edit
Ein date of birth3 February 1984 Edit
Place dem born amGhana Edit
Native languageEwe Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish, Ewe, Likpe Edit
Ein occupationactor, politician, farmer, fashion designer Edit
Position eholddirector of operations Edit
Educate forAchimota School, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Christ the King School, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Edit
Work locationAyawaso West Municipal District Edit
Work period (start)1991 Edit
Political party ein memberNational Democratic Congress Edit
Candidacy in election2020 Ghanaian general election, 2024 Ghanaian general election Edit
Award e receiveGhana Movie Awards Edit

John Setor Dumelo (dem born am 3 February 1984) be Ghanaian wey dey act, farmer den politician.[1][2][3][4] For 1 April 2014 he komot as de first Ghanaian wey he get million likes for Facebook top.[5][6][7][8][9] Ein poppie be Mr. John Dumelo wey be Civil Engineer den ein mummie be Mrs. Antoinette Dumelo wey be Customs Officer.[9][10]

Early life den education

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Dem born John for Ghana wey he go basic school for Christ the King School.[4][11][12]

He advance go Achimota School wey der na he dey de drama club insyd. He san go Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology go study Civil Engineering.[13] Then he go GIMPA for 2020 insyd.[13]

Ein business ventures

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Aside being actor wey get international recognition, John Dumelo be entrepreneur.[14] He launch ein clothing line (J.Melo) for 2012 insyd.[15][16] Dem know de actor for ein involvement for both Crop den Animal farming.[17][18][19][20]

Engagement insyd politics

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Insyd 2020 John Dumelo come contest for MP for Ayawaso Wougon insyd wey he lost to Hon Lydia Alhassan.[21]

Ein life matter

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John Dumelo marry Gifty Mawunya Nkornu.[22][23] He hold grand wedding for Royal Senchi Resort for Akosombo insyd.[24][25] De couple born dema first kiddie for 16 October 2018.[26][27] Dem name am John Dumelo Jnr. after ein puppie.[28] Dema second kiddie, a female, by de name Mali Dumelo, na dem born am for 10 June 2022.[29][30]

Ein filmography

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He act for chaw films insyd, wey dey include:[31]

  • 4Play[11]
  • 40 Looks Good on You
  • A Northern Affair (2014)[11]
  • Adams Apples film series (2011–2012)[11]
  • A Private Storm (2010)[11][32]
  • A Night with Her
  • After the Wedding
  • Black Men Rock (2018)
  • Blackmoney (2012)[33]
  • Beautiful Ruins (2016)
  • Baby Thief (1991)
  • Blind Lust
  • Chelsea
  • Suncity
  • Crime Suspect
  • Double Cross (2014)
  • End of Mirror of Life (2011)[34]
  • End of Brides War
  • End of the Maidens
  • Final Innocent Sin
  • Ghetto Queen[35]
  • Gold Not Silver
  • Hearts of men (2009)
  • Hero
  • Holy Secret
  • Humble Hero
  • Hunted House
  • If God Be for Us (2016)
  • Letters to my Mother[36]
  • Love Alone
  • Love or Something Like That (2014)
  • Marriage Planner
  • Mirror of Life
  • Men in Love (2010)
  • My Fantasy
  • Never Again
  • One Night in Vegas[37]
  • One in a Million
  • Of Sentimental Value[38]
  • Queens Pride
  • Single Six
  • Single, Married and Complicated
  • Secret Shadows[39]
  • Tales Of Nazir – The Movie[40]
  • The Game (2010)
  • The King is Mine
  • The Maidens
  • The Perfect Picture[41] (2009) as Fiifi Taylor
  • The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[42][43] as Fiifi Taylor
  • The Prince Bride
  • The Snake Boy
  • The Supremo
  • Ties that Bind[44]
  • To Love a Prince
  • " The Agency" (2022)
  • Blood Vessel (2023) as Commander John Abe

Ein accolades

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Year Award Category Film Result
2010 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor for Leading Role insyd The Maidens Dem nominate am
Africa Movie Academy Awards Most Promising Actor Heart of Men Dem nominate am
2011 Afro Australian Movies and Music Awards African Most outstanding Actor He chop
Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor for supporting role insyd A Private Storm Dem nominate am
2012 Ghana Movie Awards[45] Best actor for Lead role insyd Queen Latifa Dem nominate am
2013 Ghana Movie Awards[46] Best Actor for lead role insyd A Northern Affair He chop
2017 2017 Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ougadougou (FESPACO)[47] Best Actor West Africa A Northern Affair He chop

Ein honors

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For January 2023 insyd, de University of Ghana honor am secof ein philanthropic gestures to dema students.[48][49][50]

References

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  1. "Meet the sleek gentleman in the movie industry". Newsghana. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  2. "Ghanaian Movie Star John Dumelo washes Cars for Charity in Accra!". Bellanaija. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  3. "John Dumelo donates School supplies to underprivileged children in Cameroon". Bellanaija. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "John Dumelo, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  5. "John Dumelo becomes first Ghanaian celebrity to hit 1 million likes". 360nobs. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  6. "John Dumelo first Ghanaian actor to hit 1million likes on facebook". Akpraise. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
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  9. 9.0 9.1 "Landlords Will Stop Taking Two Years Rent Advance If One or Two of Them Are Arrested – John Dumelo". GhanaWeb. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  10. "Face to Face with Ayawaso West Wuogon NDC Parliamentary candidate, John Dumelo". Citi Tube. 24 June 2020.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 "Nigerians don't produce better movies than Ghanaians – John Dumelo". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  12. milladosman (17 October 2015). "John Dumelo". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  13. 13.0 13.1 "John Dumelo Enrols At GIMPA". peace fm online. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  14. "Video: John Dumelo plays 'spa with the boys'". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  15. Adu, Dennis (3 August 2018). "PHOTO: John Dumelo goes into the clothing industry". Adomonline. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  16. Ben (9 October 2014). "Ghanaian Actor John Dumelo Launches A Clothing Line – Jmelo Clothing: | FashionGHANA.com: 100% African Fashion". Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  17. "John Dumelo Now Into Cucumber Farming". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  18. Adu, Dennis (6 December 2019). "Farmers' Day: Dumelo shows off snail farm; reveals truth about farming". Adomonline. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  19. "Farming Should Be Africa's Focus – John Dumelo". peace fm online. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  20. "VIDEO: I want to be bigger than Darko Farms - John Dumelo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  21. "John Dumelo tastes defeat, NDC contesting results declared by the EC". GhanaWeb. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  22. "Videos/Photos: Mahama, Yvonne Nelson, Ramsey Nouah, others at John Dumelo's marriage ceremony". Myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  23. Amartey, Geraldo (4 January 2023). "Sika y3 d3: John Dumelo's wife pulls out numerous dollar notes out of bday cake". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  24. "Photos/Video: Glitz and glamour at John Dumelo's white wedding". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  25. "My wife has made me the happiest person – Dumelo speaks after one year of marriage". GhanaWeb. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  26. "John Dumelo, wife welcome first child". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  27. "John Dumelo finally shows face of his son and Ghanaians are talking". MSN. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  28. "Dumelo and wife happily welcome their first child". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  29. Online, Peace FM. "Baby No. 2: John Dumelo Unveils His Daughter - VIDEO". Peacefmonline. - Ghana news. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  30. "Adorable birthday photos of Dumelo's daughter captivates social media - Adomonline.com". 11 June 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  31. "John Dumelo films on iROKOtv". Irokotv.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
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  46. "2013 Ghana Movie Awards". M.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  47. "BlogJohn Dumelo Won An Award In Burkina Faso – And Brought The House Down With His French Speaking Skills (WATCH VIDEO)". Ghanacelerities.com. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  48. "University of Ghana honours John Dumelo". GhanaWeb. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  49. Ola-Morris, Jessie (28 January 2023). "University of Ghana honours John Dumelo". The Independent Ghana. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  50. Amoah, Geraldine (27 January 2023). "MP material papa paa: Kindhearted Dumelo gets 2 special awards from UG". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 9 September 2023.