I Always Wanted To Be A Musician, Not An Actor – Kofi Adjorlolo

Veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo has revealed that his first love was music—not acting. In a heartfelt interview on THE LIZ SHOW with host Elizabeth Essuman, the seasoned performer opened up about his early passion for music and how he unexpectedly found himself in the world of acting.

According to Adjorlolo, those who knew him growing up always believed he was destined to be a musician because of his remarkable talent. He began playing the trumpet at just eight years old and went on to perform with legendary artists like Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Sir Victor Uwaifo.

“I love music so much that as of 8 years old, I could play the trumpet so well,” he shared. His journey through music was both rich and promising, rooted in talent and experience with some of the continent’s musical icons.

Despite achieving widespread recognition and success as an actor, Adjorlolo expressed concerns about the current state of the Ghanaian film industry. He pointed out the lack of institutional support, including the absence of insurance for actors, which he sees as a major drawback.

“Honestly, I wouldn’t encourage my children to go into acting,” he said candidly. “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?”

His remarks paint a sobering picture of the challenges within the local entertainment landscape, even as his legacy continues to inspire many aspiring performers.

Source; https://wontumionline.com/i-always-wanted-to-be-a-musician-not-an-actor-kofi-adjorlolo/