Kofi Adjorlolo: Music Was My Calling Not Acting

Veteran Ghanaian entertainer Kofi Adjorlolo has shared an unexpected part of his career journey—his true passion has always been music, not acting, which made him famous.

Recently speaking on The Liz Show with Elizabeth Essuman , Adjorlolo talked about his childhood dream of becoming a musician. He said many people believed he would go into music because of his natural talent.

He began learning the trumpet at the age of eight. With hard work and dedication, he later got the chance to perform with well-known musicians like Gyedu Blay Ambolley and the late Sir Victor Uwaifo.

“I’ve always loved music. By age eight, I could play the trumpet really well. I even had the chance to perform with music legends like Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Sir Victor Uwaifo,” he said.

Although he later became a well-known figure in Ghana’s film industry, Adjorlolo expressed disappointment over the lack of institutional support for actors in the country. He lamented the absence of crucial structures like insurance and proper welfare systems for entertainment professionals.

“Honestly, I wouldn’t advise my children to pursue acting, the current situation in Ghana is neither encouraging nor conducive for young talents. Do we even have proper insurance or safety nets for our actors and actresses?”, he added

Despite his fame in film, Adjorlolo’s story sheds light on the overlooked struggles within Ghana’s creative arts sector—and the personal dreams many actors had to leave behind.