John Dumelo

John Dumelo: Ghanaian Actor, Entrepreneur, Farmer, and Philanthropist

Full Name: John Dumelo

Date of Birth: February 3, 1984

Place of Birth: Hohoe, Volta Region, Ghana

Occupation: Actor, Entrepreneur, Farmer, and Philanthropist

Nationality: Ghanaian

Early Life and Education:

  • John Dumelo was born on February 3, 1984, in Hohoe, Volta Region, Ghana.
  • He attended Christ the King School in Accra, Ghana, for his primary education and then proceeded to Achimota Secondary School for his secondary education.
  • Dumelo later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana.

Acting Career:

  • John Dumelo began his acting career in 2005 when he featured in the Ghanaian television series "Suncity."
  • He gained wider recognition in 2008 after starring in the popular Ghanaian movie "The Perfect Picture," which won him the Best Actor award at the Ghana Movie Awards.
  • Dumelo has since starred in numerous Ghanaian and Nigerian films, becoming one of the most popular and successful actors in the West African film industry.
  • Some of his notable films include "4Play Reloaded," "Chelsea," "A Sting in a Tale," "Love and War," "Adams Apples," "Black Men Rock," "Chelsea 2," "Single and Married," "Kobi Rana," "Sugar Boy," and "The Wedding Party."

Entrepreneurship:

  • In addition to his acting career, John Dumelo is also a successful entrepreneur.
  • He owns several businesses, including a clothing line called J.Melo, a real estate company called J.Melo Properties, and a construction company called J.Melo Construction.
  • Dumelo is also involved in agriculture, with a focus on cassava and maize farming.

Philanthropy:

  • John Dumelo is known for his philanthropic efforts and has made significant contributions to various charitable causes.
  • He is the founder of the John Dumelo Foundation, which provides support to underprivileged communities in Ghana.
  • Dumelo has donated funds and resources to schools, hospitals, and orphanages and has also been involved in initiatives to promote sanitation and environmental protection.

Awards and Recognition:

  • John Dumelo has won numerous awards for his acting and philanthropic work, including:
    • Best Actor award at the Ghana Movie Awards (2008, 2011)
    • Best Actor award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (2010)
    • Best Actor award at the AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards (2013)
    • Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Education, Winneba (2014)
    • Ghana Peace Award (2018)
    • Order of the Volta (Officer) (2019)

Personal Life:

  • John Dumelo is married to Gifty Mawunya Nkornu, and they have one son together.
  • He is known for his active presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, where he often shares updates about his personal life, projects, and philanthropic activities.
John Dumelo
John Dumelo
John Dumelo
John Dumelo
John Dumelo
John Dumelo
John Dumelo
John Dumelo