In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023. The Ghana movie industry popularly known as Ghallywood is one of the fastest growing film industries in Africa, ranking as the second largest movie industry in Africa, just behind Nigerian Nollywood. Ghanaian actors are living an extravagant lifestyle. The life of fame, glamour, money and flamboyance has become the order of their day and it’s a life many of us are dreaming to live in. So therefore, after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023.
10. Eddie Watson 
Making the number 10 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Eddie Watson. He is a Ghanaian actor, producer, model and a television personality. He was born on 22nd May 1980 in Monrovia Liberia and relocated to Ghana when the war in Liberia broke out. He received his first Ghanaian Movie Award in 2014 for his film Ebola which he wrote, directed and produced. Eddie Watson earns $1000 for a role in a movie. He got married to his partner actress Naomi Watson after dating her for two years in a private wedding ceremony which was attended by few friends and family members. He has being described as one of the most decorated actor in Ghana.
9. Adjetey Anang 
Making the number 9 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Adjetey Anang. He is a Ghanaian 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. Adjetey Anang earns $1,200 for a role in a movie. He has featured in several Ghanaian movies, which include Deadly Voyage, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture, and many more. He has been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. He is a graduate of Fine Arts with a Master’s Degree in Dramatic Arts from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
8. Ekow Smith Asante 
Making the number 8 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Ekow Smith Asante. He is a Ghanaian actor, television personality, film producer, production designer and a consultant. He was born on 15th April 1973 in Takoradi, Ghana. Ekow Smith Asante earns $1,500 for a role in a movie. He attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. In 2008, he rose to fame after acting in the blockbuster movie “Passion of the Soul”. In 2015, he got married to his long time girlfriend Nittina Sowah and the marriage is blessed with lovely kids.
7. Kofi Adjorlolo 
Making the number 7 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Kofi Adjorlolo. He is a famous Ghanaian actor, producer, director and a television personality. He was born on 14th June 1956 in Keta, Ghana. He is the second child in a family of three children. He is popularly known for his role in the movie “The Will”. Kofi Adjorlolo earns $2000 for a role in a movie. He attended AME Zion School and Keta Secondary School in Accra, Ghana. After which he attended 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.
6. Prince David Osei 
Making the number 6 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Prince David Osei. He is a Ghanaian actor, model, film producer and a television personality. He was born on 6th December 1983 in Accra, Ghana. Prince David Osei earns $2,500 for a role in a movie. He attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Sociology and Theatre Arts. Before commencing a career in acting, he was a former banker. He joined the Ghana Movie Industry in 2005 and 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.
5. Frank Artus 
Making the number 5 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Frank Artus. He is a Ghanaian actor, model, film producer and a television personality. He was born on 4th May 1979 in Liberia. Frank Artus earns $3000 for a role in a movie. He attended AME University in Monrovia, Liberia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management. He also has a certificate in Information and Communication Technology and a diploma in Computer Engineering from the same institution. In 2009, he produced, directed and starred in his first movie, which earned him the award for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Soundtrack and Best Movie of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
4. Chris Attoh 
Making the number 4 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Chris Attoh. He is a famous Ghanaian actor, on-air personality, television presenter and a film producer. Chris Attoh earns $3,500 for a role in a movie. He attended Achimota School for his primary school education and Accra Academy for his secondary school education. After which he attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. He has been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Some of the movies he has acted include A Trip to Jamaica, Flower girls, Single and Married, Sinking Sands, amongst others.
3. Majid Michel 
Making the number 3 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Majid Michel. He is a famous Ghanaian actor, producer, television personality, model, philanthropist and currently a pastor. He was born on 22nd September 1980 in Accra, Ghana. Majid Michel earns $4000 for a role in a movie. He attended St. Theresa’s Primary and Secondary School in Accra, Ghana. After which, he attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. While still in school, he was actively involved in theater club and was an active member of the school Drama Club. As a member of the drama club, he received a Best Actor Award in one of their performances in Cape Coast, Ghana.
2. John Dumelo 
Making the number 2 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is John Dumelo. He is a famous Ghanaian actor, producer and a model. He was born on 3rd February 1984 in Accra, Ghana. He is a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. John Dumelo earns $4,500 for a role in a movie. In 2009, he won the Joy FM’s Best Ghanaian Actor Award and 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 Movie and Music Awards held in Australia. In 2012, he won the Best African Actor at the African Entertainment Awards held in Malaysia.
1. Van Vicker 
Making the number 1 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actors in Ghana in 2023 is Van Vicker. He is a famous Ghanaian actor, producer, entrepreneur and a model. He was born on 1st August 1977 in Accra, Ghana. He is a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Ghana. Van Vicker earns $5000 for a role in a movie making him the highest paid actor in Ghana in 2023. He started out his career as a radio presenter. In 2008, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Most Promising Actor 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. In 2013, he won the Best International Actor award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards. Van Vicker is currently the highest paid actor in Ghana in 2023.
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