Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh has responded to allegations that he has been feigning a Western accent.In an interview on Joy Prime on November 27, 2024, the seasoned actor explained that the accent some people are calling "fake" is actually part of his efforts to represent and put Ghana on the global pedestal.Due to his appearance in Hollywood movies, Chris said he had to consciously learn the British or American accent.

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"What they’re calling a fake accent is actually my way of representing Ghana to the world. When we were kids, our teachers would punish us for not speaking English clearly. And once you open your mouth, you tell the world who you are.“So, it’s not a bad thing to speak like an American or a Brit. In my case, as a Ghanaian working in Hollywood, I had to adapt. Sometimes it’s difficult, but I have to push myself to get it right," he

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Attoh advised Ghanaians to embrace learning multiple accents rather than sticking solely to the one they’re most comfortable with."It may be hard at first, but you’ll adapt over time. So my accent is not fake; learn it, because it will be helpful to you."Chris Attoh, a prominent Ghanaian-Hollywood actor, has gained recognition for his performances in various films, including

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Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word and 6 Hours to Christmas.His talent has earned him significant nominations, such as Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best Actor at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

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