Ghanaian actor and content creator, Jeffrey Nortey, has stated that he constantly had to remind his parent about his dream to become an actor so he does not lose the drive.

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Jeffery explained that his parents were against the idea, so he made a conscious effort to prove his commitment so they would not dissuade him.

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“At every stage in my life, I reminded them of my resolve to act; after JHS, after SHS, and even before then. Right from primary school, I was called Ramsey Noah,” he said.

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The actor had also said that he became known in the creative industry when he began championing comic skits.

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According to him, he took advantage of a lull in his career, which led him to consistently produce short skits. A move that turned his passion for acting into something truly productive.

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During an engagement with Ekow Koomson on Channel One TV's "The Chat " show on Saturday, June 7, 2025, Mr Nortey said, he has had the passion for acting since childhood.

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Yet, even though he was acting, it didn't yield the kind of results he expected.

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“At one point, the scripts were not coming, so I decided to put some short scenes together to make a short movie,” he said. “Those who watched it would say, ‘Oh, I loved your skits.’ Exposures were coming in, and I gave it my 100%.”

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“There was no light bulb moment for me in my acting career. It is something I have been wanting to do since I was a child, and I have featured in many movies, which perhaps are not popular,” he shared.

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Meanwhile, Jeffrey had disclosed that he went into a state of depression when the acting gigs were not coming in.

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“There was a time I was super depressed because the jobs were not coming. I was so so depressed. It was about the fire burning inside of me. There was a fire burning, I needed to act, I needed to be in front of the camera. Then I said lemme just write my own scripts, gather some coins and put it out there just so that the fire does not die.

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"I was so depressed and it’s funny how comedy came out from a dark place. You are down, you are teary and you are writing and you put it out there and people are laughing. People didn't know where those stories came from. They came from a very dark place. “

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Jeffrey Nortey, a Ghanaian actor, is known for his appearances in both Ghanaian and international films.

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He is known for popular skits like, is known for popular skits like "Menses," "Buttocks is Life," "Why is the Nectar So Sweet," "The Police is Your Friend," "Follow Me," "DollarVsCitizen," "Dragon Found a Date," "My Orange Seller," "Divorce Me," "Dragon The Marriage Counselor," and "THE LAST SUPPER."

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He has showcased his talent in various roles, contributing to the country's vibrant entertainment industry.

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His initiatives and unwavering dedication eventually led to increased visibility and opened new doors in his career.

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