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Grace Omaboe

Grace Omaboe

Born10 June &#;() (age&#;78)

Birim North, Ghana

Other&#;namesMaame Dokono
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, television personality, author and politician
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Grace Omaboe (born on June 10, ) is also called Maame Dokono.

She is from Ghana and works as an actress, singer, and TV personality.[1][2][3] She used to run Peace and Love Orphanage, which is now Graceful Grace School in Accra.[4] She was honored with an award from the 3Music Awards for her work in Ghana’s entertainment industry.[5]

Early life

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Grace Omaboe was born in June in Nyafuman, Birim North District, Ghana.

Biography of george washington book Grace Omaboe born 10 June , popularly known as Maame Dokono , is a Ghanaian actress, singer and television personality. Omaboe was initially a writer on Osofo Dadzi in the 70's when she was encouraged by Nana Bosompra to act in a series she co-produced called Keteke. Omaboe featured in several Ghanaian movies both Akan and English. She starred in the short film Kwaku Ananse. Omaboe has been married, and subsequently divorced twice.

She went to Abetifi Girls School. Her first acting role was in the Akan Drama Series "OBRA" shown on GBC TV.[6]She also wrote scripts for the TV series Osofo Dadzie.[7]

Career

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In the s, Omaboe was a writer for Osofo Dadzi. Nana Bosompra encouraged her to act in a series called Keteke, which she helped produce.[8]

Omaboe acted in many Ghanaian movies, both in Akan and English.

She was in the short film Kwaku Ananse in [9]

In , Omaboe ran for parliament with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in New Abirem for the Birim North Constituency in the Eastern Region and came in second.[10]

In , Omaboe supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP).[11] She says the NDC made up stories about her, leading her to win a court case against her orphanage for criminal negligence.[12] The orphanage was shut down because it was operating without a license.[13] Omaboe left politics in , saying it was a waste of time, money, and full of lies.[14]

In , Omaboe was chosen to be the President of the Golden Movie Awards Africa (GMAA) jury.[15][16]

Filmography

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  • Obra
  • Matters of the Heart ()
  • I Surrender () as Julie
  • Expectations () as Obaa Mercy
  • Kwaku Ananse (Short film) () as Aso Yaa
  • Children of The Mountain () as Naana
  • John and John ()
  • Amerikafo (Short film) () as Grandma
  • P over D () as Maame Serwaa
  • Aloe Vera ()
  • Nobody's Ex () as Grandma
  • Freedom and Justice () as Mother
  • Red Carpet ()
  • Yaa ()

Personal life

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Omaboe has been married and divorced twice.[17] She has six children.

Two live in the United States, two live in the Netherlands, and the rest live in Ghana.[18][19][20]

Omaboe says she had a relationship with David Dontoh when they worked on "Keteke" and "Obra." They are believed to have dated for about four years.

Dontoh does not confirm or deny this but says they were very good friends,[21] especially when Omaboe was separated from her first husband.[22] Omaboe and Dontoh separated but have stayed close friends since then.[23][24]

References

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  1. ↑"Grace Omaboe Mom Dies At ".

    Modern Ghana. Retrieved

  2. ↑"Politics scares me now - Maame Dokono". . Retrieved
  3. ↑"In celebration of Grace Omaboe: Most talented Ghanaian entertainer". Graphic Online.

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  7. Relive the Nostalgia of By the Fireside with Maame Dokono ...

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  8. ↑"Personality Profile: Grace Omaboe; A veteran Ghanaian actress – Today Newspaper". Archived from the original on Retrieved
  9. ↑"Theresa Ayoade, Akosua Adjepong, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, others honoured at 3Music Women's Brunch - ". . 9 March Retrieved
  10. ↑"Maame Dokono loses mother".

    Pulse Ghana. Retrieved

  11. ↑"Grace Omaboe, Biography, Age, Education, By The Fire Side, Net worth, Date Of Birth, Maame Dokono, Birthday&#;» ". Retrieved
  12. ↑"In celebration of Grace Omaboe: Most talented Ghanaian entertainer". Graphic Online. Retrieved
  13. ↑"Kwaku Ananse Film by Akosua Adoma Owusu".

    Maame dokono biography of george washington book: Popularly known as Maame Dokono (after she played a character as a kenkey seller), she moved on to feature in several Ghanaian movies both Akan and English. She starred in the short Kwaku.

    Archived from the original on 1 December Retrieved 17 December

  14. ↑"Election Birim North Constituency". Peace FM Online. 14 August Archived from the original on 14 August Retrieved 17 September
  15. ↑"Maame Dokono defects to NPP". . 30 November Retrieved
  16. ↑"NDC destroyed my life – Maame Dokono".

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    Maame dokono biography of george washington carver Grace Omaboe , popularly known as Maame Dokono, a highly decorated veteran Ghanaian actress, singer, television personality is one of the most loved personalities in Ghana. Grace Omaboe was born an entertainer and her influence and authority have been felt in every department of show business — making her the face of Ghanaian show business for decades. Before her, there was none of her kind and after her prime; we are still looking out for the next. She tinkered with almost every sector of the industry and excelled. She did scriptwriting, acting, radio and TV presenting, fashion, music, and entrepreneurship and nailed every one of them to perfection.

    Archived from the original on Retrieved

  17. ↑"Court acquits and discharges Maame Dokono". Business Ghana. 6 August
  18. ↑Essah, Helena (). "Maame Dokono: Politics is all full of lies".

    Maame dokono biography of george washington Grace Omaboe used the occasion to launch her memoir, highlighting her achievements, challenges, triumphs, and advice that have brought her this far. As part of the celebration, actress and television presenter Nana Ama McBrown took to the stage to pay tribute to her mentor, praising her for her contributions to the Ghanaian entertainment industry and her impact on her life. In a surprise move, McBrown began to shower Grace Omaboe with cash and also presented her with a special gift to solidify their mentor-mentee relationship. She quickly gained popularity for her unique voice and captivating stage presence, releasing several hit songs that remained popular to this day. Maame Dokono became a household name between the s and s after starring in numerous films and television shows.

    Ghana Live TV. Retrieved

  19. ↑"Grace Omaboe appointed head of jury for GMAA". . 27 May Retrieved
  20. ↑"Grace Omaboe appointed head of jury for GMAA". 27 May Retrieved
  21. ↑"I regret leaving my first husband – Maame Dokono". . 30 October Retrieved
  22. ↑Juanita Sallah.

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    Grace Omaboe born on June 10, is also called Maame Dokono. She is from Ghana and works as an actress , singer , and TV personality. She went to Abetifi Girls School. In the s, Omaboe was a writer for Osofo Dadzi. Nana Bosompra encouraged her to act in a series called Keteke, which she helped produce.

    "I wish I could do 'By the Fireside' again – Maame Dokono". . Retrieved 29 August

  23. ↑News Ghana (13 June ). "Veteran actress Grace Omaboe dazzles at Golden Movie Awards screening".

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  27. ↑Patrick Ayumu. "Maame Dokono was a "disaster" for NPP – Arthur K". . Archived from the original on 22 December Retrieved 29 August
  28. ↑Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Veteran Ghanaian actor David Dontoh talks about his life, acting career and more on Upside Down.

    YouTube.

  29. ↑"Maame Dokono explains break up with David Dontor". 26 November
  30. ↑"'I Broke up with David Dontoh Because I Couldn't Give Him a Child"-Maame Dokono Reveals". 30 March Archived from the original on 26 October Retrieved 15 July
  31. ↑"My inability to give David Dontoh a child broke us up – Maame Dokono".

    31 March

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