The Ghana movie industry popularly called Ghallywood came into existence in the year 1980 after succeeding the European cinema which at the time was the only producer of movies in the country.
However, there was a government-owned Ghana Film Industry Corporation (GFIC) which existed long before the Ghallywood. The functions of the corporation were to provide support for aspiring actors and actresses.
Under the leadership of the first president of Ghana President Kwame Nkrumah, the corporation succeeded in training a lot of young actors and filmmakers.
Top names such as Rev. Chris Essie, Mr. Ernest Abbeyquaye, Mr. kwaw Ansah, to mention a few were the beneficiaries of this training.
10. Narsh Smith
Narsh Smith is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor and a model. He is currently based in United States of America. He is best known for movies like Hard Way, The Action Musical, Club Europa, Front Door, amongst others.
He was born in Accra, Ghana before relocating to California in the United States of America at a very tender age. Aside from acting, Narsh Smith is also a model and has appeared in several commercial and fashion magazine.
He has also been listed as one of the most handsome actors in Ghana. Some of the movies he has acted in include Hard Way, Club Europa, Front Door, and many more. Narsh Smith is very wealthy and currently number 10 on our lists of the top 10 richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $470,000.
9. Adjetey Anang
Adjetey Anang is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor and a producer popularly known as “Pusher” which was his screen name in the television series “Things We Do For Love”. He was born on 8th July 1973 in Accra, Ghana. He is currently married to Elorm Anang and the marriage is currently blessed with beautiful kids.
He has featured in several Ghanaian movies, which include Deadly Voyage, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture, amongst others. He has been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
After completing his primary and secondary school education, he attended the University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. After that, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Dramatic Arts from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. Adjetey Anang is very wealthy and currently number 9 on our lists of the top 10 richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $500,000.
8. Ekow Smith Asante
Ekow Smith Asante is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, a television personality, a film producer, a film director, a production designer, a consultant, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist.
He was born on 15th April 1973 in Takoradi, Ghana. He is currently 46 years old. He is born into a family of four children. He is currently married with beautiful kids. After completing his primary and secondary school education, he attended the University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. He rose to fame after acting in the movie “Passion of the Soul” in 2008.
In 2015, he got married to his long-time girlfriend Nittina Sowah and the marriage is currently blessed with beautiful kids. Ekow Smith Asante is very wealthy and currently number 8 on our lists of the top 10 richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $542,000.
7. Kofi Adjorlolo
Kofi Adjorlolo is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, a film producer, a film director, and a television personality. He was born on 14th June 1956 in Keta, Ghana. He is currently 63 years old.
He is the second child in a family of three children. He is popularly known worldwide for his role in the movie “The Will”. After completing his primary and secondary school education, Kofi Adjorlolo attended the University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication.
He has worked as a civil servant and a radio presenter in Accra, Ghana, and has also worked for the Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. Kofi Adjorlolo is very wealthy and currently number 7 on our lists of the top 10 most richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $700,000.
6. Prince David Osei
Prince David Osei is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, a model, a film producer, a film director and a television personality. He was born on 6th December 1983 in Accra, Ghana. He is currently 36 years old.
After completing his primary and secondary school education, Prince David Osei attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Sociology and Theatre Arts. After graduating from the university, Prince David Osei got employed in a reputable bank in Ghana. Due to his passion for acting, he left his banking job to venture into acting as full time job.
He joined the Ghana Movie Industry in 2005. In 2006, he rose to fame after starring in the blockbuster movie “Fortune Island” which gave him the award for Best Actor in Ghana at the City People Entertainment Awards. Prince David Osei is very wealthy and currently number 6 on our lists of the top 10 most richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $900,000.
5. Frank Artus
Frank Artus is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, a model, a film producer, a film director and a television personality. He was born on 4th May 1979 in Liberia to an Egyptian father and a Liberian mother. He is currently 40 years old. After completing is primary and secondary school education, Frank Artus attended AME University in Monrovia, Liberia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
Frank Artus also has a certificate in Information and Communication Technology and a diploma in Computer Engineering. After his tertiary education, Frank Artus left Liberia and relocated to Ghana to pursue a career in acting.
In 2009, he produced, directed, and starred in his first movie titled “Juetey Children’s Business” which earned him the award for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Soundtrack, and Best Movie of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Frank Artus is very wealthy and currently number 5 on our lists of the top 10 most richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $980,000.
4. Van Vickers
Van Vickers is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, a film producer, an entrepreneur and a model. His father died when he was just six years old. He was born on 1st August 1977 in Ghana to a Liberian mother and a Dutch father. He is currently 42 years old.
He attended the University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. Van Vickers started out his career in the entertainment industry as a radio presenter.
In 2008, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2009, he won the Ghana Movies Awards and the Nollywood Academy Films Critics’ Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He is currently the CEO of Sky + Orange Production. Van Vickers is very wealthy and currently number 4 on our lists of the top 10 most richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
3. John Dumelo
John Dumelo is one of the richest actors in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, a film producer and a model. He is the last boy in a family of three children. He was born on 3rd February 1984 in Accra, Ghana. He is currently 36 years old.
After completing his primary and secondary school education, John Dumelo attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
In 2009, he won the Joy FM’s Best Ghanaian Actor. In 2010, he was nominated for Africa’s Most Promising Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2001, he won Africa’s Most Outstanding Actor at the Afro Australian Movies and Music Awards in Australia.
In 2012, he won the Best African Actor Award at the African Entertainment Awards held in Malaysia. John Dumelo is very wealthy and currently number 3 on our lists of the top 10 most richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $1.6 million.
2. Majid Michel
Majid Michel is one of the richest actors in Ghana. He is an actor, a film producer, a television personality, a model, a pastor, and a philanthropist. He was born on 22nd September 1980 in Accra, Ghana to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother. He is currently 39 years old. He grew up in Accra with his nine siblings.
Majid Michel attended St. Theresa’s Primary and Secondary School in Accra, Ghana. While in secondary school, he was actively involved in the theater club and was an active member of the school Drama Club.
After completing his primary and secondary school education, Majid Michel attended the University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. Majid Michel is very wealthy and currently number 2 on our lists of the top 10 richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $2 million.
1. Chris Attoh
Chris Attoh is the richest actor in Ghana in 2020. He is an actor, an on-air personality, a television presenter, and a film producer. He is best known as “Kwame Mensah” in the Nigerian soap opera “Tinsel”. He was born on 17th May 1979 in Accra, Ghana. He is currently 40 years old. In 2015, he got married to Bettie Jennifer and divorced her in 2017.
In 2018, he got married to Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite and the marriage is currently blessed with a child named Brian Attoh. After completing his primary and secondary school education, he attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts.
In 2016, he co-hosted the 2016 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. He has been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Chris Attoh is very wealthy and currently number 1 on our lists of the top 10 most richest actors in Ghana with an estimated net worth of $2.2 million.