George Quaye

EARLY LIFE

George Nii Armah Quaye’s acting journey began in primary school. He portrayed Ghana’s former president Jerry John Rawlings in a mock Commonwealth Summit sketch on the children’s television programme Kyekyekule. After secondary school at Mfantsipim Senior High School, he joined David Dontoh’s Kozi Kozi theatre company. Through that connection he auditioned for and won one of the five lead roles in the popular television series Taxi Driver, playing the character Aboagye — a role that made him a household name in Ghana.

CAREER

After gaining early experience on Taxi Driver (where he also contributed to scriptwriting, editing, and directing), Quaye expanded into other productions including 419, Double Jam, and Anansi. In 2006 he joined Multiple Concepts Group (Charterhouse Productions) as a copywriter. He rose through the ranks to become Senior Events Producer/Director and Head of Media, Brands and Communications. In that role he helped produce major national events such as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Miss Malaika Ghana, MTN Hitmaker, Ghana Rocks Music Concert, and the Night of 1000 Laughs. In January 2020 he left Charterhouse to establish his own events, communications, and PR agency, Image Bureau. He has partnered with other producers (including Naa Ashorkor’s April Communications) on stage productions. As a broadcaster and host, he presented the entertainment talk show The Pundit on GHOne TV, later hosted Late Night Express and Showbiz A–Z on Joy FM / Multimedia Group platforms, and has worked across radio and television as a voice-over artist, MC, and pundit. He currently serves as President of the Arts and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana (ATWAG).

PERSONAL LIFE

Quaye met his wife Pearl while both were students at the University of Ghana (Akuafo Hall) around 2000. They dated for several years before marrying in early 2013. He has publicly described her as a major influence and support in his career decisions (including his move to Charterhouse) and has spoken about how marriage increased his sense of responsibility. The couple has two daughters and generally keeps family life relatively private while occasionally marking anniversaries publicly. Quaye has expressed openness to serving Ghana in a public or political capacity if the opportunity arises.

George Quaye is regarded as a multidisciplinary creative with more than two decades of experience across acting, event production, media, and strategic communications. He remains active in Ghana’s theatre and cultural space and is often described as an influential but sometimes under-recognised figure in the arts and entertainment industry. He has expressed interest in contributing further to national development if called upon.