King Ampaw

Biography

King Boama Darko Ampaw is a Ghanaian filmmaker and actor born on July 25, 1940, in Kukurantumi, Eastern Region of Gold Coast. He studied film directing at the Academy of Film in Potsdam, Germany, and later graduated from Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München. A notable highlight in his career includes directing the 1987 film "Cobra Verde" alongside Wes Craven, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.