Veteran Ghanaian actor, Kofi Adjorlolo, has opened up about a surprising twist in his career journey; acting was never his dream.
Speaking on THE LIZ SHOW with host Elizabeth Essuman, the veteran entertainer revealed that his heart was always set on music.
“Honestly, I wouldn’t encourage my children to go into acting. The current situation in Ghana isn’t encouraging, attractive, or enabling for young ones to thrive in this field. Do we even have insurance to back our actors and actresses?” he stated.
According to Adjorlolo, his early life was shaped by a deep passion for music, not film. He began learning to play the trumpet at just eight years old and quickly stood out as a gifted performer.
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“I love music so much that as of 8 years old, I could play the trumpet so well,” he shared, reminiscing about his musical roots.
His talent led him to share the stage with iconic African musicians, including Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Sir Victor Uwaifo. “I could play with legendary musicians like Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Sir Victor Uwaifo,” he said.
Though acting eventually became his public identity, Adjorlolo acknowledged the harsh realities of Ghana’s film industry, especially the lack of institutional support and welfare systems for actors. This, he said, is why he would not recommend the profession to his own children.
