Charles Allen Gyimah
Ghanaian politician and film maker
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Charles Allen Gyimah (1939–2014) was a Ghanaian traditional leader, politician, film maker,[1] and entrepreneur. He was the founder of Video City Limited, a video production company which was situated in Accra and Mampong.[2]
Charles Allen Gyimah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1939 |
| Died | 2014 (aged 74–75) |
| Other name | Nana Gyimah Kesseh |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Occupations | Traditional leader, politician, film maker, and entrepreneur |
Career
As the Chief of Jamasi, Gyimah was known by the stool name Nana Gyimah Kesseh I. He abdicated his chieftaincy title after protracted disagreements among the royals of Jamasi[2][3][4] He was the financial controller of Kumasi Ashanti Kotoko Football Club when the club won the 1983 African Club Championship under the chairmanship of Yaw Barwuah.[5][6]
Gyimah made a fortune as one of the prominent traders in the Kantamanto market. By 2013, he was the chief of patron of the market's traders.[7] In the 1980s, he recorded football matches of Ashanti Kotoko and duplicated them on VHS cassettes for sale.[8] He did same for Concert Party and local television drama groups. One of such groups was the Osofo Dadzie Group.[9] His collaboration with the group led to the videoing of Abbyssinia in 1985.[10] The movie was one of the earliest ones that used the video technology. His company employed technicians of the state-owned Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) who videotaped social events.[11] His contract with GBC also helped him gain contact with Nana Bosomprah, a member of the Osofo Dadzie, through whom he was able to work with the Osofo Dadzie Group.[11] Unfortunately, Gyimah's attempt to restrict distribution of the movie to his chain of Video City cinemas made him run at a loss.[8]
Personal life
Gyimah is the father of Gerald Gyimah and George Gyo Gyimah, CEO of Phamous Philms.[6][12] Gwyneth Gyimah Addo of hair Senta[clarification needed]