Nana AFRIYAH Frimpong
Accra
Summary
Highly proficient Craftswoman & Consultant with vast multi-national experience in the creative arts, film production and youth education & coaching. Seeking to continuously grow while’s improving the industries I work in and contributing to society.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Ghana Costume Lead
Ghana Costume Lead for America’s FX TV show SNOWFALL, Season 6 episode 3 "Door of no return"
01.2023
- Starring Gaye Bean, Isaiah John, and featuring David Dontoh, Adomah etc.
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Award winning German Movie "BORGA"
01.2022
- Directed by York-Fabian Raabe and Starring Eugene Boateng, Christiane Paul, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Annan etc.
Stylist
Stylist for Wizkid’s "MADE IN LAGOS" short film
01.2021
Costume Designer and Stylist
Costume Designer and Stylist for "BORN OF THE EARTH" film by Kuukua Eshun
01.2020
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Barbados/Ghanaian film "JOSEPH"
01.2019
- Directed by Marcia Weekes and Starring Kevoy, Shoelville, Mawuli Gavor, Sika Osei etc.
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Award winning "The Burial of Kojo"
01.2018
- Directed by Blitz Bazawule and starring Joseph Ofori Amanfo, Cynthia Dankwa etc
Costume Coordinator
Costume Coordinator for BBC-Neflix mini series "Black Earth Rising"
01.2017
- Directed by Hugo Blick and starring Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Lucian Msamati etc.
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for British movie "The Cursed Ones"
01.2016
- Starring Jimmy Jean Louis, Oris Erhuero, Rama Brew, Ama K Abebrese etc
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Ghanaian film "SINKING SANDS"
01.2012
- Directed by Leila Djansi and starring Jimmy Jean Louis, Ama K Abebrese etc.
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s "ADAMS APPLES"
01.2011
- Starring Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas etc.
Film Producer and Production Manager
Film Producer and Production Manager
01.2021 - Current
- Ato Kwaminka, Made in Lagos, Afriya, some Vodafone commercials, etc.
Creative Director
Creative Director of KANHIA (Image, Fashion & Lifestyle Brand, formerly K’NAF Couture)
01.2005 - Current
- Run own fashion design company, designed, draped, created patterns and constructed custom made outfits for numerous clients. Formerly K’NAF but rebranded as KANHIA
Creative Director
Creative Director & styling for various Commercials & photo shoots
04.2004 - Current
- Vodafone, Airtel Tigo, Glo, milgrow, Coca cola, Turkish airlines, Mega Growth, Star etc.
Creative Minister
CREATIVE MINISTER at SYBS’ House
- 01.2025
- Creative Arts Community for Teens and Tweens
Costume Designer and Coordinator
Costume Designer and Coordinator for Super Bowl 2024 ad "Born to play"
12.2023 - 02.2024
Children’s Minister
CHILDREN’S MINISTER
01.2003 - 01.2024
- Teach and assist Christian children in various educational and creative and recreational activities weekly.
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for "Project Bobby" Film
04.2023 - 05.2023
Ghana Costume Coordinator
Ghana Costume Coordinator for Sony Pictures "THE WOMAN KING"
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Starring Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Thuso Mbedu etc.
Creative Director
Creative Director for hosts; for the One Show, The DZIBORDI SHOW, United Showbiz (Talk Shows), New Day (Morning News Show)
01.2010 - 01.2020
Local Costume Designer
Local Costume Designer for Danish Movie "Gold Coast" (Guldkysten)
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Starring Jakob Oftebro, Anders Heinrichsen etc.
Costume Coordinator and Assistant Costume Designer
Costume Coordinator and Assistant Costume Designer for Netflix’s "Beast Of No Nation"
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Directed by Cary Fukunaga and starring Idris Elba, Abraham Attah, Ama K Abebrese etc.
Fashion Columnist
GLITZ Magazine and EMERGE magazine
01.2011 - 01.2012
- First fashion columnist and consultant for Glitz Magazine and Fashion tips columnist for Emerge.
Creative Director
Creative Director for Vodafone Icons TV Show
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Designed and coordinated all looks; clothing, hair &make up of all 24 contestants for the reality show.
Design Intern
Anna Sui
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assisted the Designers in all aspects; fashion show prep, sourcing trims, following up on vendors, inspiration boards, line sheets as well as participated in NY fashion week.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design and Marketing
International Academy of Design and Technology
Tampa, FL06.2004
Skills
- Well organized creative arts expert, with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and team mates
- Creative Director at KANHIA
- Costume Designer
- Film Producer
- Production Management & Logistics
- Fashion Designing & Styling
- Certified Life Coach & Children’s Minister
- SME Training Facilitator
- Image Consultant
- Youth Development Consultant
- Creative Minister
- Friendly, positive attitude, collaboarative
Timeline
Costume Designer and Coordinator
Costume Designer and Coordinator for Super Bowl 2024 ad "Born to play"
12.2023 - 02.2024
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for "Project Bobby" Film
04.2023 - 05.2023
Ghana Costume Lead
Ghana Costume Lead for America’s FX TV show SNOWFALL, Season 6 episode 3 "Door of no return"
01.2023
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Award winning German Movie "BORGA"
01.2022
Stylist
Stylist for Wizkid’s "MADE IN LAGOS" short film
01.2021
Film Producer and Production Manager
Film Producer and Production Manager
01.2021 - Current
Ghana Costume Coordinator
Ghana Costume Coordinator for Sony Pictures "THE WOMAN KING"
01.2021 - 01.2022
Costume Designer and Stylist
Costume Designer and Stylist for "BORN OF THE EARTH" film by Kuukua Eshun
01.2020
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Barbados/Ghanaian film "JOSEPH"
01.2019
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Award winning "The Burial of Kojo"
01.2018
Costume Coordinator
Costume Coordinator for BBC-Neflix mini series "Black Earth Rising"
01.2017
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for British movie "The Cursed Ones"
01.2016
Local Costume Designer
Local Costume Designer for Danish Movie "Gold Coast" (Guldkysten)
07.2014 - 09.2014
Costume Coordinator and Assistant Costume Designer
Costume Coordinator and Assistant Costume Designer for Netflix’s "Beast Of No Nation"
03.2014 - 07.2014
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Ghanaian film "SINKING SANDS"
01.2012
Costume Designer
Costume Designer for Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s "ADAMS APPLES"
01.2011
Fashion Columnist
GLITZ Magazine and EMERGE magazine
01.2011 - 01.2012
Creative Director
Creative Director for Vodafone Icons TV Show
01.2011 - 04.2011
Creative Director
Creative Director for hosts; for the One Show, The DZIBORDI SHOW, United Showbiz (Talk Shows), New Day (Morning News Show)
01.2010 - 01.2020
Creative Director
Creative Director of KANHIA (Image, Fashion & Lifestyle Brand, formerly K’NAF Couture)
01.2005 - Current
Creative Director
Creative Director & styling for various Commercials & photo shoots
04.2004 - Current
Design Intern
Anna Sui
01.2004 - 01.2005
Children’s Minister
CHILDREN’S MINISTER
01.2003 - 01.2024
Creative Minister
CREATIVE MINISTER at SYBS’ House
- 01.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design and Marketing
International Academy of Design and Technology
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