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Fella Makafui is a budding actress whose role in Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once) film thrust her into the spotlight. With the growth of her financial base, she's gone into business and operates multiple stores. More in this Fella Makafui's biography.

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Personal Life

Fella Makafui whose full name is Fella Precious Makafui was born on 20 August 1995 in the Volta Region of Ghana. She particularly hails from the Anfoega, Akukome area. 

She was raised by a single mother after her father abandoned them and she’s always held a grudge toward him. However, after he passed on, she became emotional and wished she got a chance to bury the hatchet with him. 

Fella did not have an easy upbringing as she narrated after her husband Medikal bought a car, that she sheltered in a kiosk. 

Makafui grew up alongside her sister Fendy Fella.

Fella Makafui’s Schooling

Fella Makafui went to Kpando Senior High School where she served as an entertainment prefect and was the best dancer in her school. For her tertiary education, Fella Makafui went to the University of Ghana but dropped out to pursue her acting career.

Fella Makafui’s Career

Fella Makafui had no option but to make her acting career work. Before she got into acting, Fella was a model and nudist. She then landed a role in the television show Y.O.L.O where she established herself. 

In Y.O.L.O, Fella played the role of Serwaa, a girl who gets exploited due to her naivety. Her delivery won her the Most Promising Actress at the 2016 Golden Movies Awards and City People Entertainment Awards.

She was later cast in films like "Swings", "Kanda River", "Chaskele", and "Once Upon A Family" in which she acted alongside Nigeria’s Mercy Johnson. 

Fella Makafui's manager is Richmond Amofa Sarpong. The two have been working together for a while now and have a good relationship. Fella's manager has been feted for his contribution to the youth of Ghana.

Away from acting, Fella Makafui runs multiple businesses - a wine shop, Beauty Line, Clothing Line and Richhills Property. 

Fella Makafui's Philanthropy

The actress runs the Fella Makafui Foundation whose aim is to help young people by providing necessary material and financial support to the less fortunate. 

Fella Makafui’s Relationships

Fella Makafui and Medikal got married on 7 March 2020 in a grand wedding ceremony. After a year of what looks like a blissful union, going by their social media posts, Medikal and Fella Makafui welcomed a baby girl named Island Frimpong.

We know celebrities can go wild with the names of their children and Island is not necessarily a mainstream name. Rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong alias Medikal explained that they gave their daughter the name Island as he believes she came from a different space.   

Fella Makafui’s child is now two years old

Fella Makafui’s Controversy

Fella Makafui was forced to explain whether she was taking her fans for a ride when she threatened to walk out of her marriage with Medikal on grounds that he cheated on her with her younger sister Fendy. She even put out a post on social media to insinuate the same.

However, during a Q&A session with her fans on Twitter, Fella rejected claims she was walking out of her relationship but couldn’t also explain why they were separated at the time.  

Fella Makafui's sex tape

Fella Makafui found herself in a scandal that nobody, not even celebs who love controversy would want to be part of. A sex video alleged to be that of hers and her boyfriend circulated widely online and many people linked her to it. 

Her management denied the claims as Fella released a statement to distance herself from the video. In her defence, she claimed that someone was out to soil her reputation. In an attempt to clear her name, Fella was even willing to make a comparison between her and the image close to her body.  

She prays naked

Whilst encouraging her fans to believe in God in everything they do, Fella Makafui disclosed that she prays naked. She explained that she wakes up at night, strips off and prays. This confession sparked controversy as people who believe she gets her wealth from rich men called her a hypocrite.

Fella Makafui’s Car

Two weeks after their wedding, Fella Makafui received a brand new car from her husband - a Mercedez Benz with a customised number plate with Fella’s name. This was not the first car Medikal gifted Fella. In 2018, he bought her a brand new Audi 8. 

Fella Makafui’s Back Tattoos

After she added some more tattoos to her body, Fella Makafui now refers to herself as an “Ink Goddess”. Her first tattoo was that of a lion's face to demonstrate her “lioness” nature. 

Fella Makafui’s House

Fella Makafui bragged that she has more than five houses when she unveiled the new house that she and her husband Medikal built for their daughter Island. Fella Makafui’s new mansion was put up in just five months. It’s a four-bedroom house and a swimming pool in which they’ve engraved the name of their daughter, Island Frimpong, inside. 

Fella Makafui’s Net Worth

Fella Makafui’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be around $500,000. She generates this from her acting career, business investments and endorsement deals. 

Awards & Recognition

Fella has received two awards for her role in the film Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once). These are the Most Promising Actress at the 2016 Golden Movies Awards and City People Entertainment Awards.

Social Media

Fella Makafui’s Instagram: @FellaMakafui 

Fella Makafui’s Twitter: @FellaMakafui_ 

Fella Makaafui’s Facebook: Fella Makafui

Q&A

How old is Fella Makafui?

Fella Makafui’s date of birth is 20 August 1995 which means her age will be 27 in 2022

Who is Fella Makafui?

Fella Makafui is a singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur who rose to fame after her portrayal of Serwaa in the film Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once).

Where is Fella Makafui from?

Fella Makafui was born in  Anfoega, Akukome area in the Volta Region of Ghana. 

Which school did Fella Makafui attend?

Fella Makafui attended Kpando Senior High School and later proceeded to the University of Ghana but dropped out to pursue her acting career.

Also known as:
Precious Asamiah
Real name:
Fella Precious Makafui
Occupation:
Actress, Singer, Entrepreneur
Birthday:
20 August 1995
Nationality:
Ghanaian
Star sign:
Leo
Birth place:
Anfoega Akukome, Volta Region, Ghana
Height:
5’7
Children:
One
Net Worth:
$500,000

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Image of Fella Makafui's Biography: Personal Life, Schooling, Career, Relationships, Philanthropy, Net Worth
Also known as:
Precious Asamiah
Real name:
Fella Precious Makafui
Occupation:
Actress, Singer, Entrepreneur
Birthday:
20 August 1995
Nationality:
Ghanaian
Star sign:
Leo
Birth place:
Anfoega Akukome, Volta Region, Ghana
Height:
5’7
Children:
One
Net Worth:
$500,000

About

Fella Makafui is a budding actress whose role in Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once) film thrust her into the spotlight. With the growth of her financial base, she's gone into business and operates multiple stores. More in this Fella Makafui's biography.

Content

Personal Life

Fella Makafui whose full name is Fella Precious Makafui was born on 20 August 1995 in the Volta Region of Ghana. She particularly hails from the Anfoega, Akukome area. 

She was raised by a single mother after her father abandoned them and she’s always held a grudge toward him. However, after he passed on, she became emotional and wished she got a chance to bury the hatchet with him. 

Fella did not have an easy upbringing as she narrated after her husband Medikal bought a car, that she sheltered in a kiosk. 

Makafui grew up alongside her sister Fendy Fella.

Fella Makafui’s Schooling

Fella Makafui went to Kpando Senior High School where she served as an entertainment prefect and was the best dancer in her school. For her tertiary education, Fella Makafui went to the University of Ghana but dropped out to pursue her acting career.

Fella Makafui’s Career

Fella Makafui had no option but to make her acting career work. Before she got into acting, Fella was a model and nudist. She then landed a role in the television show Y.O.L.O where she established herself. 

In Y.O.L.O, Fella played the role of Serwaa, a girl who gets exploited due to her naivety. Her delivery won her the Most Promising Actress at the 2016 Golden Movies Awards and City People Entertainment Awards.

She was later cast in films like "Swings", "Kanda River", "Chaskele", and "Once Upon A Family" in which she acted alongside Nigeria’s Mercy Johnson. 

Fella Makafui's manager is Richmond Amofa Sarpong. The two have been working together for a while now and have a good relationship. Fella's manager has been feted for his contribution to the youth of Ghana.

Away from acting, Fella Makafui runs multiple businesses - a wine shop, Beauty Line, Clothing Line and Richhills Property. 

Fella Makafui's Philanthropy

The actress runs the Fella Makafui Foundation whose aim is to help young people by providing necessary material and financial support to the less fortunate. 

Fella Makafui’s Relationships

Fella Makafui and Medikal got married on 7 March 2020 in a grand wedding ceremony. After a year of what looks like a blissful union, going by their social media posts, Medikal and Fella Makafui welcomed a baby girl named Island Frimpong.

We know celebrities can go wild with the names of their children and Island is not necessarily a mainstream name. Rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong alias Medikal explained that they gave their daughter the name Island as he believes she came from a different space.   

Fella Makafui’s child is now two years old

Fella Makafui’s Controversy

Fella Makafui was forced to explain whether she was taking her fans for a ride when she threatened to walk out of her marriage with Medikal on grounds that he cheated on her with her younger sister Fendy. She even put out a post on social media to insinuate the same.

However, during a Q&A session with her fans on Twitter, Fella rejected claims she was walking out of her relationship but couldn’t also explain why they were separated at the time.  

Fella Makafui's sex tape

Fella Makafui found herself in a scandal that nobody, not even celebs who love controversy would want to be part of. A sex video alleged to be that of hers and her boyfriend circulated widely online and many people linked her to it. 

Her management denied the claims as Fella released a statement to distance herself from the video. In her defence, she claimed that someone was out to soil her reputation. In an attempt to clear her name, Fella was even willing to make a comparison between her and the image close to her body.  

She prays naked

Whilst encouraging her fans to believe in God in everything they do, Fella Makafui disclosed that she prays naked. She explained that she wakes up at night, strips off and prays. This confession sparked controversy as people who believe she gets her wealth from rich men called her a hypocrite.

Fella Makafui’s Car

Two weeks after their wedding, Fella Makafui received a brand new car from her husband - a Mercedez Benz with a customised number plate with Fella’s name. This was not the first car Medikal gifted Fella. In 2018, he bought her a brand new Audi 8. 

Fella Makafui’s Back Tattoos

After she added some more tattoos to her body, Fella Makafui now refers to herself as an “Ink Goddess”. Her first tattoo was that of a lion's face to demonstrate her “lioness” nature. 

Fella Makafui’s House

Fella Makafui bragged that she has more than five houses when she unveiled the new house that she and her husband Medikal built for their daughter Island. Fella Makafui’s new mansion was put up in just five months. It’s a four-bedroom house and a swimming pool in which they’ve engraved the name of their daughter, Island Frimpong, inside. 

Fella Makafui’s Net Worth

Fella Makafui’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be around $500,000. She generates this from her acting career, business investments and endorsement deals. 

Awards & Recognition

Fella has received two awards for her role in the film Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once). These are the Most Promising Actress at the 2016 Golden Movies Awards and City People Entertainment Awards.

Social Media

Fella Makafui’s Instagram: @FellaMakafui 

Fella Makafui’s Twitter: @FellaMakafui_ 

Fella Makaafui’s Facebook: Fella Makafui

Q&A

How old is Fella Makafui?

Fella Makafui’s date of birth is 20 August 1995 which means her age will be 27 in 2022

Who is Fella Makafui?

Fella Makafui is a singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur who rose to fame after her portrayal of Serwaa in the film Y.O.L.O (You Only Live Once).

Where is Fella Makafui from?

Fella Makafui was born in  Anfoega, Akukome area in the Volta Region of Ghana. 

Which school did Fella Makafui attend?

Fella Makafui attended Kpando Senior High School and later proceeded to the University of Ghana but dropped out to pursue her acting career.