Kafui Danku is a popular Ghanaian actress, filmmaker, and author. Her breakthrough roles and business ventures have solidified her influence across West Africa. Her expanded career trajectory showcases versatility across film, business, and policy. Recent leadership in national film policy underscores her commitment to industry growth.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Kafui Danku (Kafui Danku-Pitcher) |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Ho, Ghana (Hometown: Tanyigbe-Etoe) |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| State of Origin | Volta Region, Ghana |
| Partner | Kojo Pitcher (married 2011) |
| Children | Lorde Ivan Pitcher, Titan Pitcher |
| Occupations | Actress, Producer, Author, Advocate, Entrepreneur, Executive Secretary |
| Net Worth | $850,000 (2025) |
Early Life and Education
Kafui grew up in Ho, Volta Region, with roots in Tanyigbe-Etoe. She attended Mawuli Primary and Junior Secondary School, then Ola Girls School. A Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Cape Coast shaped her narrative skills and advocacy focus.
Career
Kafui’s professional path started at the United Nations, building administrative skills before her 2009 entry into film with Agony of the Christ, co-starring Majid Michel and Nadia Buari. She quickly rose as a leading actress in over 20 films, often portraying complex, empowered women that resonate with African audiences.
As co-owner of ABC Pictures GH and founder of Danku Productions, she has produced hits like Devil in a Dress (2014), a cinema-released comedy thriller, and Alvina: Thunder and Lightning, tackling social themes such as relationships and resilience.
Her entrepreneurial spirit extends to beauty and fashion lines, vlogging on lifestyle topics, and authoring Silence Is Not Golden (2018), which empowers women to speak against abuse.
In 2025, her appointment as Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Film Authority elevated her to policy-making, where she champions funding, training, and global promotion of Ghanaian cinema.
Kafui launched the Dream Achievers initiative, granting GH¢51,000 to 15 young entrepreneurs in 2024, blending philanthropy with business mentorship.
Personal Life
Kafui married Canadian businessman Kojo Pitcher in 2011; they share two children- Lorde Ivan(boy) and Titanb(girl). She balances stardom with family amid public attention. Her family includes two siblings, with her mother a retired nurse and father deceased.
Net Worth
Her 2025 net worth reaches about $850,000 from acting, production, and beauty ventures. Diverse income streams highlight creative entrepreneurship in Africa.
Filmography
Key films demonstrate her range:
- Agony of the Christ (2009) – Debut role
- Hotel Babylon (2012)
- Devil in a Dress (2014) – Lead in comedy thriller
- Happy Death Day (2014)
- Alvina: Thunder and Lightning
- I Do (2015)
- Any Other Monday (2016)
- 4Play
- Love & Crime
- Family Album
- Prince of Barmah
Awards and Nominations
Recognitions include:
- Best New Actress, City People Entertainment Awards (2013)
- Best Supporting Actress, City People Entertainment Awards (2014)
- Entertainment Person of the Year, AAMN Awards
- Great Excellence Movie Awards honor
- EMY Africa Awards nominations
- African NAFCA Best Actress nomination for Devil in a Dress (2014)
