Augustine Abbey (Idikoko)

Augustine Abbey
Born Augustine Abbey
Nationality Ghanaian
Occupation Actor, producer, director, film writer
Years active 1970s–present
Partner(s) Linda Quashiga

Augustine Abbey, also known as Idikoko is a Ghanaian actor and movie maker known for comedy. His is also known for his main roles as a house boy or gate man. He has produced and starred in a BBC documentary and also directed and produced a film on HIV and AIDS in partnership with UNESCO and Esi Sutherland-Addy's MMOFRA Foundation.[1]

He runs Great Idikoko Ventures and is married to fellow actress Linda Quashiga. He attended Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School.[2]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
Tricky Twist
Matters of the Heart
Bitter Love
Ingratitude
Stolen Bible
Stolen Pregnancy
Recipe For Disaster
Money Bag
Alokodongo

Awards and nominations

Augustine Abbey has won the following awards [1]

Year Nominated work Award Category Result
1979 Arts Council of Ghana Best Juvenile Actor Won
1988 The Game Leisure Awards Best Script Won
1989 Leisure Awards Best Script, Best Actor and TV Personality of the Year Won
1999 Alokodongo Best NAFTI Actor Won
Ingratitude Festival of Nations - Australia Best Film and Video Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 "I Learnt Acting Through The Hard Way - Idikoko". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  2. "Idikoko’s Wife In Love With Agyaa Koo". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
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