Underrated Stars - Nigerian Movies & Nollywood on Naijarules.com

ghanaiangyal · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 11:02 PM

I always wonder why these stars don't get the props they deserve in the Ghaniaan movie industry.

Kofi Adjolol- This man is amazing in terms of versatility. He can act from the concerned parent to a deranged monster,yet he is hardly talked about. I am glad that Nollywood has taken notice of him and is featuring him more in their movies.

Martha Arthur. She stare in Odo Beni with Van Vicker (for those who follow Van Vikcer

). Wonderful actress with eloquence far beyond that of our three musketeers-yet she hardly gets leading roles in blockbuster movies. I have never seen her perform substandard in a movie. Truly gifted actor.

Portia Boateng-well she is not really underrated, but I would like to see her in more highprofile/blockbuster movies. I cringe to think producers are passing her up for more wooden actresses solely based on colour or facial appearence.

Omar Shariff Captan- better overall actor than Majid or Van Vicker but has not really starred in many high profile films. I remember him in Sweety and he completely vanished. He has done more films of recent, but he has more to offer the industry than he is currently being afforded. Acting just seems to come natuarlly to him- no fakeness, stiffness or pretence.

Ecow Smith Asante-Apart from the criticsm he gets for looking like a drunkard or having drunkard lips

he is a joy on the screen. He always seems to bring maturity to the scenes he does. In Darkness of Sorrow I loved his cool and collected manner. Yet, he is usually forgotten when people talk about Mummy's Daughter, Darkness of Sorrow, and other movies he starred with the three musketeers. I hope to see him in a leading role someday.

Feel free to add your own or comment on the ones I have.

peculiar · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ghanaiangyal

I always wonder why these stars don't get the props they deserve in the Ghaniaan movie industry.

Kofi Adjolol- This man is amazing in terms of versatility. He can act from the concerned parent to a deranged monster,yet he is hardly talked about. I am glad that Nollywood has taken notice of him and is featuring him more in their movies.
Martha Arthur. She stare in Odo Beni with Van Vicker (for those who follow Van Vikcer

). Wonderful actress with eloquence far beyond that of our three musketeers-yet she hardly gets leading roles in blockbuster movies. I have never seen her perform substandard in a movie. Truly gifted actor.

Portia Boateng-well she is not really underrated, but I would like to see her in more highprofile/blockbuster movies. I cringe to think producers are passing her up for more wooden actresses solely based on colour or facial appearence.

Omar Shariff Captan- better overall actor than Majid or Van Vicker but has not really starred in many high profile films. I remember him in Sweety and he completely vanished. He has done more films of recent, but he has more to offer the industry than he is currently being afforded. Acting just seems to come natuarlly to him- no fakeness, stiffness or pretence.

Ecow Smith Asante-Apart from the criticsm he gets for looking like a drunkard or having drunkard lips

he is a joy on the screen. He always seems to bring maturity to the scenes he does. In Darkness of Sorrow I loved his cool and collected manner. Yet, he is usually forgotten when people talk about Mummy's Daughter, Darkness of Sorrow, and other movies he starred with the three musketeers. I hope to see him in a leading role someday.

Feel free to add your own or comment on the ones I have.

Unfortunately i hardly know many Ghanawood actor's by name. I am having to google-image the names on your list, and i just have to agree about the highlighted(thats the only person i have googled so far)....He is a very good actor!

Lemme, go and see if i know the rest of them...

peculiar · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 08:25 AM

Any pictures of the others,please?? I cant seem to find anything....

ghanaiangyal · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 10:21 AM

I will try and see if I can get pics. Maybe the other Ghanian movie lovers can help me out here.

ghanaiangyal · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 10:53 AM

Omar Shariff

http://www.njoyonline.com/swf_files/crime-of-love-1.jpg
http://movies.ghananation.com/images/giftoflife.jpg

Martha Joyce Arthur (female pictured with Van)

http://www.njoyonline.com/swf_files/odo-ben-ni-1.jpg

Ecow Smith Asante

(starred opposite Van Vicker as leading man in Darkness of Sorrow and Mummy's Daughter).

peculiar · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks G.A!

I don't know any of them though, unfortunately!

proudlyifreke · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 11:43 AM

Nyla · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 11:44 AM

MERCY AMARH

MERCY JOHNSON

DAKORE( if i am not wrong)

SMITH ASANTE(GHA)

KOFI AJA(GHA)

ghanaiangyal · #9 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyla

MERCY AMARH

MERCY JOHNSON

DAKORE( if i am not wrong)

SMITH ASANTE(GHA)

KOFI AJA(GHA)

I agree with you about Dakore. Beats me, she is both talented and beautiful. I think Oge is also underrated and Bimbo.

As for the men, I always thought Desmond and Muna are underrated. However, these days it seems as if Desmond is getting the recognition he deserves.

ghanaiangyal · #10 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by proudlyifreke

lmao

why now?

ghanaiangyal · #11 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 03:28 PM

Oga Sola,

Can you also make the Omar Shariff and Martha Joyce Arthur picks thumbnails.

Nyla · #12 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 07:49 PM

Dakore is beautiful, eloquent and very confident but you hardly hear anything about her. Omar shariff is also good , he has been around for a long time but nothing is said about him. But i think he acts bored sometimes but he is good.
PAT ATTAH is one guy who has been around for a while but he still struggles.
Desmond is doing very well these days though
I am sure Kofi Adjalolo is getting the recognition he needs these days. He deserves it.

Shekua · #13 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ghanaiangyal

I always wonder why these stars don't get the props they deserve in the Ghaniaan movie industry.

Kofi Adjolol- This man is amazing in terms of versatility. He can act from the concerned parent to a deranged monster,yet he is hardly talked about. I am glad that Nollywood has taken notice of him and is featuring him more in their movies.

Martha Arthur. She stare in Odo Beni with Van Vicker (for those who follow Van Vikcer

). Wonderful actress with eloquence far beyond that of our three musketeers-yet she hardly gets leading roles in blockbuster movies. I have never seen her perform substandard in a movie. Truly gifted actor.

Portia Boateng-well she is not really underrated, but I would like to see her in more highprofile/blockbuster movies. I cringe to think producers are passing her up for more wooden actresses solely based on colour or facial appearence.

Omar Shariff Captan- better overall actor than Majid or Van Vicker but has not really starred in many high profile films. I remember him in Sweety and he completely vanished. He has done more films of recent, but he has more to offer the industry than he is currently being afforded. Acting just seems to come natuarlly to him- no fakeness, stiffness or pretence.

Ecow Smith Asante-Apart from the criticsm he gets for looking like a drunkard or having drunkard lips

he is a joy on the screen. He always seems to bring maturity to the scenes he does. In Darkness of Sorrow I loved his cool and collected manner. Yet, he is usually forgotten when people talk about Mummy's Daughter, Darkness of Sorrow, and other movies he starred with the three musketeers. I hope to see him in a leading role someday.

Feel free to add your own or comment on the ones I have.

I agree with you, but i believe now that they are gradually entering into the Naija market, Ghanaians would appreciate them.