Funny Face
Pseudonymkasoa vandamme[1]
Birth nameBenson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng[2]
Born (1981-10-01) 1 October 1981
NationalityGhanaian
Years active2010–present
Children3

Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng (born on October 1, 1981,[3][4] popularly known as Funny Face, is a Ghanaian comedian, known for his role in TV3 Ghana's sitcom Chorkor Trotro.[5] He is also known as SwagOn-Papa.[1][6][7]

Career

Funny Face's first appearance on the Night of 1010 Laughs was in 2010.[1] It is believed that he made his breakthrough to comedy through this.[1]

Funny Face played the role of driver's mate in the TV3 sitcom Chorkor tro tro, where he was known as Chemu before quitting, for reasons unknown.[8] His role in Chorkor Trotro gave him much popularity. He has also performed at the comedy dubbed Night of 1018 laughs.[9]

His interest in music made him work with hiplife artist Castro de Destroyer. He featured in Castro's Sweet Banana[1] while Castro also featured in Funny Face's Odo Bekumi. Funny Face also appeared in Castro and Asamoah Gyan's Do The Dance, and Odo Pa.[4]

He has also been helpful to Togolese international footballer Emmanuel Adebayor at his charity event.[10] He also spearheaded the Vodafone Ghana Red Campaign.[11][12]

Marriage life

Funny Face married his wife Madama Elizabeth Adjoa Ntim in 2014 at a private ceremony witnessed by very few family and friends. Two years later, Funny Face confirmed on social media that they have separated.[13] Following the controversial breakup, Ntim spoke about an unfulfilling sexual relationship[14] while Funny Face accused her of cheating on him.[15] Funny Face has 3 children with his partner Vanessa, who he met in 2019[16] through Papa Kumasi.[17]

Personal life

Funny Face has twins who he has named after his mother and footballer friend Emmanuel Adebayor.[18] The names of the twins are Ella and Bella.[19]

Filmography

TV Series

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Funny Face — Still 'swagging' on". graphic. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Dokosi, Michael Eli (December 2014). "Funny Face marries Police CID lady". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Funny Face bounces back; announces new TV show as he marks 42nd birthday". Ghana Web. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  4. 1 2 Aglanu, Ernest Dela. "I'm waiting for the phone call you promised me – Funny Face reminds Castro". myjoyonline. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  5. ↑ Debrah, Ameyaw. "Forget Chorkor Trotro! Funny Face joins Starr FM". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Anangfio, Ebenezer Jnr. "Funny Face, The 'Swag-On-Papa' For '1012 Laughs & Music'". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "US-based woman sues Funny Face for allegedly owing her over $53,000". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  8. ↑ "Funny Face quits "Chorkor Trotro"; reasons unknown". GhanaWeb. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Funny face splits with manager". myjoyonline. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  10. ↑ ""I won't sell my old car; it's a monument" -Funny Face". etvghana. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  11. ↑ Akese, Efia. "Boom time for funny men". graphic. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  12. ↑ "Funny Face happy to be associated with Vodafone Red". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  13. ↑ "Funny Face couldn't satisfy me sexually ~ Ex-wife of Funny Face reveals this & many more". GhPage. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  14. ↑ Quashie, Richard (2017-09-04). "Funny Face couldn't satisfy me in bed, he lasts only 2-minutes – Angry ex-wife fires back". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  15. ↑ Prince, Dan Kwasi (2016-07-14). "My wife cheated on me - Funny face reveals - Daily View Gh Daily View Gh". Daily View Gh. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  16. ↑ "Funny Face Confirms Dumping His Second Wife To Marry Wife Number Three". Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  17. ↑ Dennis, Dwomoh (2020-11-25). "Funny Face Drops First Video After His Baby Mama Gave Birth To His Third Daughter | Video". Thedistin. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  18. ↑ "Funny Face names twin girls after mum, Adebayor". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  19. ↑ "Funny Face celebrates daughters' birthday - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.


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