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Jacinta Ocansey
Comedian
About Jacinta Ocansey
Jacinta Ocansey's mother told her to take comedy seriously. She did, and a slot at a comedy club in Osu, arranged by David Oscar, led to bookings across Ghana and Nigeria; fans call her the queen of Ghanaian comedy.
Background
Jacinta Asi Ocansey was born in Nigeria, the only daughter of Alex Dzabaku Ocansey and Eucharia Ocansey, and went to primary and secondary school there. She moved to Ghana to study mass communication at Pentecost University College. In 2016 the Ghana Tertiary Awards named her most influential student comedian.
Comedy
Her breakthrough shows included the 2015 Akwaaba UK Comedy Night at the Movenpick Hotel and, with the help of the Nigerian comedian Buchi, Lord of the Ribs in 2016. She has performed at DKB Live, Girl Talk, Laughline and Comedy Night with Buchi in Lagos. She also works as an MC, acted in Yvonne Nelson's Heels and Sneakers and released the single "Gyrate" with Ethel Eshun.
Frequently asked questions about Jacinta Asi Ocansey
What is Jacinta Ocansey's net worth?
Jacinta Ocansey has an estimated net worth of $300,000 (estimated).
What is Jacinta Ocansey known for?
Jacinta Ocansey is a Comedian.
What is Jacinta Ocansey's nationality?
Jacinta Ocansey is Ghanaian, Nigerian.
Where did Jacinta Ocansey study?
Jacinta Ocansey studied at Pentecost University College: Mass Communication.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Jacinta Asi Ocansey
- Nationality
- Ghanaian, Nigerian
- Region
- Greater Accra
- Religion
- Christianity
Education
- Pentecost University College: Mass Communication
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Jacinta Ocansey". Wikipedia.
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