The craze to give my best drives me—Kafui Danku, Ghanaian actress

[SunNews]

By Vivian Onyebukwa

intercoursey and talented Ghanaian actress, Kafui Danku is one of the new rising stars in the Ghanaian movie industry. Since Danku joined the movie industry in 2008, she has not looked back. Today, she is a major delight of producers in that sector. Though she has not been in the makebelieve business for too long, Kafui Danku has carved a niche for herself as one of the new reigning actresses in Ghana. One thing you can't also take away from her is her obvious confidence. Danku came into limelight with her major lead role in the widely acclaimed A Little Affair, and since then she has appeared in a number of other movies including Heal My Heart, 4play Reloaded, Shadows in the Dark, Sin of the Soul, A Reason to Kill, Sins of The Soul and  Ifeanyi Onyeabor's Tribe and Hotel Babylon, among others.

This diva is not only talented but  has also been dazzling with her artistic prowess in Ghollywood and beyond. She is equally as beautiful and smart as she acts. Danku is the latest to join the list of actors who are going behind the scenes to produce their own movies. Recently, she premiered her movie, Letters To My Mother in Ghana and on Friday, 14th June 2013, she will be premiering the movie in Nigeria at Silverbird Cinema in Lagos. The movie is the first to be produced by the intercoursey actress and she gave her best to it. In this interview with Saturday Sun, she spoke on her new work and how she found herself in acting career, as well as other issues.

What made you decide to shoot your own movie?

The first thing that influenced my decision is the story. I read the script and I love it, thus I feel for it to be told. I was also moved by the passion to add more to our entertainment industry. It was the story in the movie that enticed me. The story is full of lessons for all. So, aside entertainment, there will be something for everyone to learn in the movie.

Tell us about the cast and where the movie was shot

There is John Dumelo. There is also Adjetey Annang; a very fantastic and deep actor. In fact, we couldn't get anyone else to play the role he took in the movie. We also have Roselyn Ngissah, myself, Eddy Watson, Paulina Oduro, Solomon Sampa and we introduced a new talent, Candy.

Can you tell us about the story of the movie?

Let me start by giving you the synopsis of the movie... Mike (played by John Dumelo) returns home after a 5-year sojourn overseas with Angie his wife to be and mother of his unborn child, he is greeted with such hatred in his own mothers eyes that leaves him gaping and searching for the truth, he cannot find. Not without bloodshed. The movie is a true life story, thus, the story gets more interesting with Mike not speaking with anyone, not even a word for five years. Reason? You probably will have to see for yourself. But it is a story about the hatred embedded in deceit and lies. It is about secrets. It is about destiny. It was first premiered in March 2013 at the Silverbird Cinemas in Accra. And on June 14, 2013, we shall be premiering the movie in Nigeria at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island in Lagos.

How much has it cost you to produce this movie, and how you were able to raise funds for it.

Of course, it cost us a lot. It is a big budget movie, even taking a look at the fine and deep actors on board. We had a whole set built purposely for the movie. We shot in Aburi and Accra. As to how I raised funds for it, I thank God for His blessings. I believe manner still falls from heaven. God made it possible.

Can you give us a rough idea of how much you spent on the movie so far?

I think I should be able to do that well after the premiere. That is when we will sit and add all other expenses that weren't on our original sheet.

Do you think that producing your movie has raised your profile in the movie industry?

To a great extent, it has really upped my game in the industry. It has presented me with the opportunity to show to the world that I can do a lot more.

You were born in Ghana, how was growing up in the country like?

I grew up in Ghana and my upbringing was beautiful. I grew up not lacking anything and thank God that my parents have been there for me. I will say that I am lucky.

Tell us more about yourself

I am a graduate from the University of Cape Coast where I studied English and Classics. I come from Ho, Volta region but I reside in Accra. I first came into the movie scene in 2008/2009. Acting has always been my passion. That craze to do something, give my best shot is what drives me. I am still growing in the industry and there is still more to be learnt from those who have passed through this path. I spent most of my early years in Ho. I was born into the family of four girls, two boys, a happy family I have.

Are you in a relationship?

Yes, I'm attached

You have been reported to be a lover of tattoos. What is the muse behind your love for tattoos?

I have two rose flower tattoos. One on my right shoulder, and one on my waist. I like people to read their own meaning into it but certainly I have my own meaning too. Since we are all humans with different scopes to seeing things, I will not want to go further.

 It is believed that the lead role you played in the popular movie, 'A Little Affair' brought you into limelight and it still remains one movie that is adjudged to be well directed and made name on the chats. How do you feel about it?

I feel great. That was my first major role and I feel real excited acting alongside Adjetey Annang and Kalsum Sinare and other big names in the industry. Some few people have actually called me to say it was a good job I did out there, but I know that the future can only get better for me as a person.

 

Via: Sun News Online

[Folami David]

I could sense she is a very open-minded person from this interview. I really had fun reading this. It made a lot of sense.

[Shola Sholaz]

Of course that would always inspire someone to do better things in life. I agree with that totally. Nyc one.