Frank Rajah Efosa Arase is a renowned Nigerian film director who has become a key figure in bridging the film industries of Nigeria and Ghana. He is well known for directing movies that have gained wide acclaim and significantly elevated the profile of Ghanaian actors in mainstream Nollywood. His productions have been praised for their quality and storytelling.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Frank Rajah Efosa Arase |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Edo State, Nigeria |
| Partner | Married to a Sierra Leonean woman |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Film director, producer, writer, actor |
| Net Worth | $10milion |
Early Life and Education
Arase was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and spent much of his upbringing in Lagos. He started his career in the arts as a dancer with the National Theatre troupe and acted in stage productions.
Early on, he was mentored by Nollywood actor and director Paul Obazele which helped shape his path in the Nigerian film industry.
Career
Beginning as an actor in Nigerian films, Arase eventually shifted his focus to directing. After directing several Nigerian films, he accepted an opportunity to work with Ghana’s Venus Films.
Through a multi-year contract, he helped launch and popularize many Ghanaian actors in Nollywood, such as Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel.
This period produced numerous successful films and expanded his production footprint with his own company, Raj & Heroes Films.
After fulfilling his contract, he continued producing notable films independently, further establishing himself as a pioneering filmmaker influential in West African cinema.
Personal Life
Frank Rajah Arase is the second child in his family. He is married to a woman from Sierra Leone. The family splits their time between Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana.
Net Worth
Frank Rajah Arase’s net worth is estimated to be around 10 million US dollars based on suggested figures from various sources.
Filmography
His work includes a broad range of films, including but not limited to:
- Return of Beyonce
- Mummy’s Daughter
- Princess Tyra
- Crime to Christ
- Heart of Men
- Agony of Christ
- Delilah (TV Series)
- 4 Play
- Temptation
- The Game
- Somewhere in Africa
- The Groom’s Bride
- The Will
- Iyore
- Scars
- Ghana Must Go
- In My Country
- Bound
- The Legend of Inikpi
- Red Carpet
- A Taste of Sin
- The Scuffle
Awards and Nominations
Frank Rajah Arase has been nominated for Best Director at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and has received multiple awards and nominations recognizing his contributions to African cinema.
