Nana Kofi Asihene
Nana Kofi Asihene | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nana Kofi Asihene |
| Born | 13 June 1980 Accra |
| Occupation(s) | filmmaker, music video director |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | nanakofiasihene |
Nana Kofi Asihene (born 13 June 1980; professionally known as Nana Asihene) is a Ghanaian music video director, creative consultant, film producer and film maker.[1][2][3][4][5]
He has worked with several musical genres and artists including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Kwabena Kwabena, R2Bees, Mr Eazi, Ayigbe Edem, Ice Prince, Pappy Kojo, and many others.[6][7][8]
Early life
[edit]Asihene was born in Accra, where he attended Glory Primary and JHS and Accra Academy where he studied Visual Arts. He further had his Diploma in Fine Art from the Ultimate School of Art.[9] He studied Textile Design at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and got an MBA from the Accra Business School.
Career
[edit]Asihene went into music and film production in 2009. He has worked for brands like Vodafone Ghana on the Life on Vodafone 4G[10] project. He is also a fashion designer. He is currently the Creative Director and Lead Consultant of NKACC which is a brands and communication company. He also established the Nana Asihene Design Studio.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Asihene is related to Theodosia Okoh and T-Michael.[9] He is married to Sophia Asihene and they have a boy.[11]
Selected videography
[edit]- Mr Eazi ft Efya - Skintight[12]
- Ice Prince ft Sarkodie - Shots on Shots[13]
- Sarkodie ft Castro - Adonai Remix[14]
- Ayigbe Edem ft Kaakie - Latex [15]
- Ayigbe Edem ft Raquel - Girlfriend
- EL ft Shaker – See Me Suffer
- Stonebwoy ft Patoranking – Pull Up Remix
- Yaa Yaa – Kae
- Kwabena Kwabena ft Samini – Adult Music[16]
- Lord Paper ft Mr Eazi – Call on Me
- Tinny – Regular Champion [17]
- R2Bees – Makoma [18][19]
- Itz Tiffany – Dance (Neke Neke)[20]
- Chase Forever – Lonely
- Sarkodie ft Obrafour - Saa Okodie No [21]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Project | Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fashion | British Council's Award | International Young Fashion Entrepreneur[11] | Won |
| 2013 | Chase, "Lonely" | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best Music Video [22] | Won |
| 2015 | C-Real, "Shine" | MTN 4syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Music Video [23] | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Ghana's Premium Video Director-Nana Kofi Asihene". 8 March 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Nana Asihene writes to defend Ghanaian video directors after Shatta Wale's attack". 5 April 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Top 14 Music Cinematics from Director Nana ASIHENE – Watch". 13 June 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Top 5 Video Directors in Ghana". 31 May 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Nana Asihene to Shoot Video for Winner of YFM/4Syte TV New Lords". 1 November 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Nana Kofi Asihene directed Ghana's most watched video on YouTube and influenced music video culture. Here are more of his works". 12 April 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "'I want to give up, Ghana Sucks' says Creative Entrepreneur Nana Kofi Asihene". 26 March 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Nana Asihene gets the stick for Edem's 'Over Again' video". 22 March 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Ghanaian creative Nana Kofi Asihene to launch his new fashion collection". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ Vodafone Ghana (25 March 2019). "Life on Vodafone 4G". YouTube.
- ^ a b "Meet Ghana's Premium Video Director- Nana Kofi Asihene | News Ghana". NewsGhana. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Mr Eazi - Skin Tight feat. Efya". 21 December 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Watch: Ice Prince 'Shots on shots' featuring Sarkodie". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Sarkodie shoots music video for Adonai with Castro in South Africa". 17 May 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Video: Edem's 'Latex' featuring Kaakie - MyJoyOnline". 6 October 2013.
- ^ "New Music Video: 'Adult Music' By Kwabena Kwabena Feat. Samini". 23 July 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "New Music Video: Regular Champion by Tinny". 19 November 2012.
- ^ "R2Bees - Makoma". 18 April 2015.
- ^ "R2Bees: Makoma". IMDb. 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Itz Tiffany - Dance (Neke Neke)(Official Video)". 6 August 2013.
- ^ "New Music Video: 'Saa Okodie No' by Sarkodie Feat Obrafour". January 2012.
- ^ "The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 | HOT Shots of Efya, Banky W, Nadia Buari, Jim Iyke & More | Full List of Winners". 20 May 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "4syte TV Music Video Awards 2015 Nominees Revealed".