Aboagye Brenya

Aboagye Brenya, also known as King or Nana, was a Ghanaian actor who appeared in more than 100 Ghanaian and Nigerian films, often as a father, elder or landlord. He was a familiar face in Kumawood films alongside Agya Koo, Lil Win, Kwaku Manu, Mercy Asiedu and Bob Santo.

Career

He worked at the Kumasi Cultural Centre and acted in both Ghanaian and Nigerian productions. His films include Remember Your Mother (2000), The Choice, That Day (as Rev. Turkson), Sika (as Yaw Baah), Okukuseku and Asem (all 2001), Kumasi Yonkoo and Abro (2002), Odasanii (2003), Madam Joan (2004), Otan Hunu Kwah (2006), Adwen B (2007) and Nyame Bekyere (2009).

Business

Outside acting he owned Kumasiman Preparatory School and the Ohenenana Guest House at Bohyen in Kumasi.

Death

He died on 30 September 2021, aged 82, at County Hospital in Abrepo, Kumasi. He was buried at Abira near Bonwire in March 2022. He was married with nine children.