Renowned actress Grace Omaboe, popularly known as Maame Dokono, celebrated her 80th birthday with a grandiose party.
Although Maame Dokono turned 80 in June 2024, her book the “Unforgettable Maame Dokono,” which was released on Saturday, September 7, was the highlight of her birthday celebrations.
Celebrities and dignitaries converged ta the Underbridge in East Legon for the star-studded occasion.
Glitz and glamor filled the occasion as Maame Dokono, dazzled in an exquisite blue costume and was in the company of her former colleagues and industry peers to cut the ceremonial cake.
The enormous cake, which served as the celebration’s main attraction, was a suitable homage to the legendary actress.
Popular comedian DKB hosted the event which saw attendees enjoy the festive ambience and pay tribute to the actress’s remarkable career.
Notable personalities who graced the occasion included Nana Ama Mcbrown, David Dontoh, Prophet Kofi Oduro, Adwoa Smart, Abeiku Santana, Christine Doe Tetteh, and many others.
Maame Dokono has graced the silver screens of many Ghanaians over five decades with her exceptional acting skills in movies and drama performances.
She has been a household name and was the face of Ghana’s most popular drama series on television dubbed Akan Drama and the lead actress of the Obra Drama Group. The iconic mother of six also starred in over 50 movies.
Her storytelling television program ‘By the Fireside’ excited viewers, especially the younger ones who were always anticipating the next edition.
Aside from her acting career, Maame Dokono hosted very important radio and television talk shows that addressed pertinent social and human rights issues. She also has three music albums to her credit.
Her passion and compassion for the vulnerable motivated her to establish the Peace and Love orphanage to take care of orphans and the less privileged children in Ghanaian society.
