Paa bobo biography books
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Bishop Bob Okala
Veteran Ghanaian comedian
In this Ghanaian name, the surname is Samuel Kwadwo Boaben.
Bishop Bob Okala | |
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| Born | Samuel Kwadwo Boaben 1957 |
| Died | 2016 |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | comedian and Actor |
Samuel Kwadwo Boaben (1957–2016) also known as Bishop Bob Okala, was a Ghanaian comedian and actor popular for the comic roles he played on GTV program Key Soap Concert Party. Bob Okala gained popularity in the 80s, 90s and the turn of the millennium when stand-up comedy and pantomime began to gain widespread appeal on television. He is widely regarded as one of the comedy giants of Ghana and a pioneer of stand-up comedy. Okala was a household name and a fan favourite during his height of his fame.[1]
Career
[edit]He started his career as a footballer but his career was cut short as result of a long-term injury. He then joined a drama group called Kusum Agoromma. In the 90's his performance at
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Excerpt from The Rest of You by Maame Blue, plus links to reviews, author biography & more
Kumasi, 1995
Gloria
Gloria felt the full possibility of the day in her body. Until now things had been heavy, as if she carried weights on her back and chest. She would wake up every day with this feeling of being underneath her grief. It had lightened a little every year since Bobo was born, but finally she felt things shift properly. Perhaps because she really wanted to remember this day, the first in a long time that Paa Kweku had requested a meeting with her. Just the two of them.
"There's something I want to tell you. Can I pass by later today?"
"I'll come to you."
Gloria had replied quickly as he stood outside the gate, suddenly too shy to step through the opening as he had many times before. But it was early in the morning, he was on his way to Holy Grace Church, and she was not properly dressed. They said their goodbyes, and she listened to his footsteps fade away as the g
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