Tag: Chris Attoh

  • Chris Attoh advises aspiring actors to ‘focus on your craft and stop chasing fame’

    Chris Attoh advises aspiring actors to ‘focus on your craft and stop chasing fame’

    Renowned Ghanaian actor and director Chris Attoh has counselled aspiring actors to put their craft above their desire for notoriety.

    Many young actors, the well-known actor claims, are eager to gain notoriety in the film industry at the expense of their commitment to their craft.

    The Hollywood star, who has also starred in films like “The Rangers” and “Zombie Ted,” warned against chasing fame too soon, saying that real industry recognition comes from mastering one’s craft. The star of Tinsel spoke in a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz.

    “What I can tell the upcoming talents in our industry is to focus on getting to know the industry and what it takes to make one an actor of great calibre. Don’t chase after fame; it will rather chase you when you properly master the industry.

    Let us acknowledge that genuine passion for one’s craft, hard work, and dedication are the cornerstones of true success in the entertainment industry,” he stated.

    Chris is a television presenter, producer, director, and actor from throughout the world. His career encompasses theatre, film, and television in the US, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and London.

    He is well-known for his roles in films such as Somniphobia, Remidial, The Perfect Picture – 10 years later, Happiness is a Four-Letter Word, An Accidental Zombie Named Ted, and M T V Shuga, as well as his roles as a series lead and regular in television shows like “Lace” and “A House Divided” on ALLBLK.

  • Chris Attoh explains why he left Ghana to Nigeria

    Chris Attoh explains why he left Ghana to Nigeria

    Renowned Ghanaian actor Christopher Keith Nii Attoh, better known by his stage name Chris Attoh, recently spoke candidly about his choice to focus more on the Nigerian film industry.

    In an exclusive interview with 3Music TV, the actor revealed that he chose to work in the Nigerian film industry due to its wider audience base. He continued by describing how Nigeria had a thriving film industry that provided more chances for partnerships.

    “At the time, the necessity was that you had to be in the Nigerian space if you wanted a bigger market or a bigger audience. Ghana was great, but the truth is Ghana is small, and if you are trying to get the attention of players beyond Ghana, not just Nigeria, you have to expand.

    “And Nigeria has numbers, Nigeria is making films every single day. I’m always looking forward to where we are collaborating instead of being separated,” he said.

    Speaking about the current state of the Ghanaian film industry and its lack of advancement, he bemoaned the absence of mentorship and direction for artists in the field, adding that he was not raised by the right people who could have guided him in his development.

    “I don’t think it’s a matter of not wanting to push ourselves. Growing up, we didn’t have the right mentors. We didn’t have people who brought us up and would take your hand and say this is the way. And it becomes a thing that’s heavy on my heart,” he bemoaned.

    Credit / Ameyaw Deborah