Richard Kweku Asante popularly known as Kalybos, is a Ghanaian Comedian who came to light through his role in the “Boys Kasa” comic series. In 2017, he and his co-star from the Boys Kasa series Patricia Opoku Agyemang, received a Black British Entertainment Award in London. He has starred in several popular Ghanaian movies including Kalybos in China and Amakye and Dede.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Kalybos was born on April 27, 1988 to Mr. Peter Owusu Mensah and Madam Felicia Owusu. He attended De-youngsters International and St. Anthony’s preparatory school in Accra for his basic education and had his secondary education at Suhum Secondary Technical School where he studied Building Construction. He furthered at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). Kalybos graduated with a best student honor from NAFTI and with a bachelor’s degree in Cinematography .
AWARDS
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2014 | Ghana Movie Awards | Discovery of the Year | Boys Kasa | Won |
2017 | Black British Entertainment Awards | Won |