Pascal Amanfo

Amanfo is a native of Awomanma in Owerri, Imo State. His mother is from the Esan tribe of Edo State.[4]

In an interview on The Delay Show Ghana (2014), Amanfo described AMAA award-winning actor, Adjetey Anang as "every director's dream", particularly for his versatility and diligence to acting profession.[5] In 2014, he was listed as one of the top Nigerian film directors by Pulse.[6] In a 2014 interview with Vanguard (Nigeria), Nollywood actress, Sharon Francis described Amanfo as a mentor, who deserve the praise for his tutorship in her quest for stardom.[7] Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson speaking on being discovered by Amanfo, stated that he is "one of the top directors in Ghana" and has a way of making difficult situations seem effortless for crew members while on set.[8][9] In 2011, Amanfo directed Single Six, starring Yvonne Okoro and John Dumelo.[10] In 2013, Amanfo caused a cinematic stir in Nigeria and Ghana, when his film Boko Haram debut. The film was subsequently restricted by Ghanaian authorities and was a flop in Nigeria even though the title was changed to Nation under Siege.[11] Amanfo released a trailer for Purple Rose (2014) that stars Nse Ikpe Etim. The film is surrounded on the life of an inquisitive journalist.[12] In 2015, BellaNaija described Amanfo's If Tomorrow never Comes as a decent effort in comparison to his previous film. It praised the cinematography, visual effects and sound used in the film.[13]

Amanfo is a practicing Christian. In 2015, he disclosed that he will be concentrating on living a life that pleased God.[14] He was separated from his wife for some months before reconciling then getting a sponsor for his vow renewal.[15][16]

• Bed of Roses
• Open Scandals
• Family Runs
• Stalemate (as producer)[2]
• My Last Wedding (2009)[2]
• Corporate Maid (2008)[2]
• Single and Married[1]
• Wanna Be[1]
• Grave Yard[1]
• House of Gold (film)
• Letters to My Mother[1]
• The Mystery of Sex[17]
• Purple Rose[18]
• If Tomorrow Never Comes[19]
• Trinity
• Boko Haram[20]
• Husband Shopping[21]
• If You Were Mine[22]
• Stalmate[23]
• Single Six[24]

• Pascal Amanfo at IMDb