KSM (left) receiving the award presented by Nana Ama McBrown
Ghana’s most celebrated stand-up comedian, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), has been honoured with the Life Time Achiever Award at the just-ended maiden edition of the Comic Awards held at the National Theatre in Accra.
The awards scheme was initiated to recognise the efforts of personalities who continue to inject some humour into people’s daily lives.
KSM who has had a career spanning over two decades was acknowledged for paving the way for Ghanaian comedians through his well-patronised comedy shows.
He was given a citation which was presented by actors Oscar Provencal and Nana Ama McBrown after the two had paid glowing tribute to him.
In a short speech after he had been presented with the award, KSM said he least expected the award, adding, “I was not expecting it at all and I would like to say a very big thank you to the organisers.”
“Comedy has come a long way and I would like to encourage the young ones to keep up the good work,” he stated.
Patrons who graced the event witnessed comedy performances from Kenny Blaq, Lexi The Comic, Hogan and Parrot Mouth.
Musicians Irene Logan and Kurl Songs thrilled the audience to some musical performances as well.
KSM is well known for writing, directing and starring in a series of one-man comedic plays, most notably ‘Saga of a Returnee’, ‘Afia Siriboe’, and ‘Politically Incorrect’.
He has written and produced a variety of television shows, including ‘Hot Bench’, ‘Divorce Court’, ‘Action Security’ and a number of medical documentaries. ‘Ogya FM’ is his latest television series which was created to educate the public on the power of advocating for change.
‘Ogya FM’ was recently featured at the prestigious Pan-African Film & Television Festival of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. In the year 2013, he became the mentor for many Ghanaian youth, among them is Promise Edem Nukunu, who is an author and public speaker.