{{short description|Ghanaian actor and comedian|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Akrobeto | honorific_suffix = | image = | caption = | birth_name = Akwasi Boadi | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1962|11|18}} | birth_place = Ayirebi, Ghana | other_names = | citizenship = Ghanaian | alma_mater = | occupation = {{hlist|actor|comedian|T.V presenter}} | years_active = 1985–present | signature = | signature_alt = }}
'''Akwasi Boadi''' (born 18 November 1962),<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Akrobeto Kwasi Boadi Biography {{!}} Profile {{!}} Ghana |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/ghana/people/despitemedia/akrobeto_kwasi_boadi/biography/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=www.peacefmonline.com |archive-date=13 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513192832/https://www.peacefmonline.com/ghana/people/despitemedia/akrobeto_kwasi_boadi/biography/#google_vignette |url-status=dead }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2019|title=My nose has played a role in my success – Akrobeto|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/my-nose-has-played-a-role-in-my-success-akrobeto/akrobeto/|access-date=19 May 2020|website=MyJoyOnline.com|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":2" /> Even though he could not pass his middle school education examination, his love for comedy and acting made him popular and loved in his community.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kumawood's Akrobeto turns 53 today|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Kumawood-s-Akrobeto-turns-53-today-394823|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> He was the youngest among 11 children born, though 10 are deceased.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Akrobeto Is The Only Surviving Child Of His Parents; All Of His Other 10 Siblings Are Dead' – Prophet Opambour Reveals|url=https://www.ghgossip.com/akrobeto-is-the-only-surviving-child-of-his-parents-all-of-his-other-10-siblings-are-dead-prophet-opambour-reveals/|date=3 October 2019|website=GhGossip|language=en-AU|access-date=19 May 2020|archive-date=26 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626002424/https://www.ghgossip.com/akrobeto-is-the-only-surviving-child-of-his-parents-all-of-his-other-10-siblings-are-dead-prophet-opambour-reveals/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He could not further his education.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Video: I wouldn't have been this successful if I were educated – Akrobeto|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/i-wouldnt-have-been-this-successful-if-i-were-educated-akrobeto/47nx55n|date=30 April 2019|website=Entertainment|language=en-US|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> He is an ardent football fan.<ref name=":2" />
== Career == At age 18, he left his hometown to Accra with Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo of Kristo Asafo Band, when the band visited Akyem Ayerebi to perform their usual concert party in the town.<ref name=":2" /> He remained with the Kristo Asafo band and performed in several other productions in the 2000s at the popular keysoap concert party "who is who" competition in those days. In 2008, he started featuring in Kumawood movies.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Humility is secret to my longevity – Akrobeto|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/showbiz/news/humility-is-secret-to-my-longevity-akrobeto.html|location=Accra, Ghana|newspaper=Daily Graphic|language=en-gb|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> He is currently the host of the television show 'The Real News' on UTV<ref>{{Cite web|title=I stopped bedwetting when I turned 18-years-old – Akrobeto|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/I-stopped-bedwetting-when-I-turned-18-years-old-Akrobeto-955576|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> on 2018 and has since remained with them, while still active in the acting industry of Ghana.<ref name=":2" />
He became popular thanks to YouTube, and in November 2020 clips of him reading sports results from European football in an exaggerated and enthusiastic manner became viral.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Marland|first=Daniel|date=19 November 2020|title=Football Fans Are Loving This Ghanaian 'Pundit' Bringing Joy With His Score Announcements|work=SPORTbible|url=https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news-funny-reactions-take-a-bow-fans-are-loving-akwasi-boadis-score-announcements-20201119|access-date=1 December 2020|archive-date=23 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423101905/https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news-funny-reactions-take-a-bow-fans-are-loving-akwasi-boadis-score-announcements-20201119|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Mensah|first=Kelvin|date=16 November 2020|title=Akrobeto Makes Headlines In Spain With His Real News|work=GH Gossip|url=https://www.ghgossip.com/akrobeto-makes-headlines-in-spain-with-his-real-news-video/|access-date=1 December 2020|archive-date=22 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122064500/https://www.ghgossip.com/akrobeto-makes-headlines-in-spain-with-his-real-news-video/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Mensah|first=Kelvin|date=17 November 2020|title=Chelsea Star, Cesar Azpilicueta Reacts To Video Of Akrobeto for Pronouncing His Name As 'Kasar Azikipi'|work=GH Gossip|url=https://www.ghgossip.com/chelsea-star-cesar-azpilicueta-reacts-to-video-of-akrobeto-for-pronouncing-his-name-as-kasar-azikipi/|access-date=1 December 2020|archive-date=26 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626002435/https://www.ghgossip.com/chelsea-star-cesar-azpilicueta-reacts-to-video-of-akrobeto-for-pronouncing-his-name-as-kasar-azikipi/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akrobeto – Loose Nuts Nigeria |url=https://loosenutsnigeria.com/african_comedians/akrobeto/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |language=en-US}}</ref>
He was claimed to receive attention from Bayer Leverkusen and other TV platforms in Spain. Patrice Evra called him N'golo Kante's uncle.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-03-27|title=#EAAwards: Akrobeto is Entertainment Personality of the Year|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/eaawards-akrobeto-wins-overall-entertainment-personality-of-the-year-award/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana|language=en-US}}</ref> He was the host of the fourth edition of the 3Music Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Photos from the 3Music Awards 2021|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/photos-from-the-3music-awards-2021/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=www.myjoyonline.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == Akrobeto is married to Georgina Johnson and has 3 children.<ref name=":0" /> He is the brand ambassador to BestPoint Mobile Banking.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Launch: Brand Ambassador For BestPoint Mobile Banking, Akrobeto Speaks |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/business/news/202109/452819.php |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Peacefmonline.com |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005212322/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/business/news/202109/452819.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>
== 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.<ref name=":1" />
== See also == * List of Ghanaian actors * Kumawood
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|12314136}} * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FB8ONJ1i7A Independence Day Edition Of The REAL NEWS With Akrobeto]
Category:Ghanaian comedians Category:Ghanaian male film actors Category:Living people Category:1962 births Category:People from Eastern Region (Ghana)