Ghanaian actor, Harold Amenyah
Ghanaian actor Harold Amenyah has revealed that his big break did not come from a blockbuster film or popular TV series, but from a television commercial.
Appearing on the ‘UCook’ show, hosted by Empress Gifty, Harold Amenyah stated that it was the now-iconic “Drop That Yam” commercial by Tigo in 2015 that catapulted him into the spotlight.
“It was a weird breakthrough. It wasn’t the typical movie role that got me noticed. My moment came through a TV commercial, Drop That Yam, which aired in 2015,” he stated.
The commercial, which also featured well-known personalities like Mercy Asiedu and Naa Ashorkor, played a key role in bringing Harold’s face to mainstream attention.
“At the time, I had already done a few commercials and TV series, so people were beginning to connect my face with my name. That commercial just pushed it over the edge and got people really curious about me,” he explained.
Despite the exposure, Harold was quick to point out that the fame didn’t immediately come with financial rewards.
“People would gather in front of my gate just to see me. The popularity was there, but it didn’t reflect in my bank account. That’s how our industry works. Even though the commercial was a hit, it didn’t improve my financial situation. I had to pull back a bit and distance myself from the public eye,” he stated.
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