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Mercy Asiedu, Lil Win And Other Kumawood Stars Turn Up In Numbers For Late Actor Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi At One-Week Celebration

Some of Ghana’s biggest names in the local movie industry, popularly called Kumawood gathered to honour the late veteran actor and filmmaker Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi, popularly known as Sir Rostomo, during his one-week celebration held on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The ceremony which happened in Kumasi brought together family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers as the family sat to announce the date the final burial of the actor whose contribution to Ghana’s movie industry spans several years will take place.
Popular Kumawood personalities who attended included veteran actress Mercy Asiedu, Vivian Jill Lawrence, Matilda Asare, Paa George, Kwadwo Nkansah LilWin, Uncle Fii and Taylor, alongside other actors and industry players.
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