Veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo has shared a lesser-known side of his artistic journey — revealing that his first love was music, not acting.
Speaking on The Liz Show with Elizabeth Essuman, Adjorlolo disclosed that as a child, he was widely expected to pursue a career as a musician due to his exceptional musical talents, particularly his skill with the trumpet.
“I love music so much that as of 8-years-old, I could play the trumpet so well,” he recounted. “I even performed with greats like Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Nigeria’s Sir Victor Uwaifo.”
Despite his early promise in music, Adjorlolo eventually rose to prominence in Ghana’s movie industry, becoming one of its most celebrated actors. However, the seasoned performer says he wouldn’t wish the current state of the film industry on the next generation — including his own children.
“Honestly, I wouldn’t encourage my children to go into acting,” he stated frankly. “The current situation in Ghana isn’t encouraging, attractive, or enabling for young ones to thrive in this field.”
He pointed to the lack of basic structural support, such as health and career insurance for actors, as a major disincentive.
“Do we even have insurance to back our actors and actresses?” he asked rhetorically.
Adjorlolo’s remarks shed light on the systemic struggles facing Ghana’s creative industry and reignite conversations around the need for reforms to support local talent — both in film and in music.
