Fred Amugi

Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Nii Amugi has described himself as one of the most fortunate actors to emerge from Ghana’s film industry. In an interview on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning, the celebrated actor said he learnt his craft on-the-job because he never attended the School of Performing Arts. Despite this, Mr Amugi credits his success to hard work and discipline, which have allowed him to excel and master the art of acting, earning him a distinguished place in the industry. “I was taught all the disciplines that go with acting, and many think I was at the School of Performing…

Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi has revealed that he’s been facing discrimination and has been rejected for movie roles because of his age. Despite his enormous contribution to Ghana’s movie industry, Mr Amugi, 75, said he’s not had it rosy with producers because of his old age. “I was once rejected because people thought I was too old. But they forgot that a family needs both children and older people to be complete. What we see on TV and in movies shows us how people live together. And in every community, people of all ages work together. So, I'm still…

Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi is encouraging people to avoid the temptation of boasting about their achievements on social media. He mentioned that doing that is a sign of overambition which could expose one to evil people. In a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz, the Flora tissue ambassador rather asked people to be always thankful to God and pray for guidance. “I want to tell people that no matter how successful you become, stay humble and grateful. Don’t boast about your achievements on social media; it’s a sign of over-ambition. “Instead, thank God for your success and ask for continued…

Veteran actor Fred Amugi has filled the eyes of Ghanaians with tears after he shared his sole wish for his 74th birthday. The actor made an appeal to corporate Ghana and other international outfits to consider him for brand ambassadorial deals. For him, seeing his face on a huge billboard mounted on vantage points of the country would be a major achievement, and a reminder of his immense contribution to the creative arts industry. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck0Eo-mjvQp/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=2b4f4ee2-9e34-4cb3-9811-ef094b8b5cf7 In a video posed to mark his birthday six days ago, an emotional Mr. Amugi hoped this wish would be granted before his demise. “Use…

Actor Fred Amugi has corrected a Wikipedia error about his biography. “I was not there,” he said when Giovani mentioned Legon as a possible starting point for his acting career. Google and other search engines say that the actor graduated from the University of Ghana, but Fred Amugi reveals he has never had tertiary education. In the words of the veteran actor, “I have never been to the university. That is what people don’t understand.“ He explains that he was discovered right after senior high school and his acting career began in no time. “I just came from secondary school form 5.…