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Francis Tetteh Nutakor, recipient of the 2025 Comic Director of the Year award, is a vanguard of Ghanaian theatrical production. His distinguished body of work has elevated professional standards in comedy performance and direction.
The industry’s highest honor came to Francis Tetteh Nutakor when he received the 2025 Comic Director of the Year award at Saturday’s gala event, recognizing his extraordinary body of work that made 2024 a landmark year for Ghanaian comedy.
Nutakor’s 2024 directing portfolio became a case study in artistic excellence. From the thought-provoking One Gallon to the transatlantic success of Kavod UK, each project demonstrated his unique gift for turning Ghanaian stories into universal experiences—earning him this year’s top comedy honor.
Beyond the stage, Nutakor left an indelible mark on Ghana’s comedy scene in 2024 by producing and directing a slate of groundbreaking stand-up specials. Critics praised his direction for amplifying comedians’ voices while maintaining the raw spontaneity of live performance.
From Jacinta’s scandalously funny Sugar Mummy of Accra to Okokobioko’s triumphant Standing Strong, Nutakor’s 2024 specials didn’t just capture Ghana’s comedic zeitgeist – they elevated the entire art form.
Nutakor continued his golden touch with Romanus Incomplete VI, delivering another crowd-pleasing installment that had Foster Romanus fans crying with laughter while attracting new audiences to the long-running series.
In 2023, Nutakor made history by curating Ghana’s inaugural stand-up festival at the National Theatre. Comic & Comedy drew unprecedented crowds, proving the commercial viability of comedy as mainstream entertainment.
The festival’s genius lineup united comedy legends (Fritz Baffour, Mikki Osei Berko) with today’s stars (Romanus, Suarez, Jacinta) and fresh voices like Yaa Anima – a masterclass in showcasing Ghana’s comedic evolution.
Comic & Comedy rewrote the rules—where else could young comics share dressing rooms with their childhood comedy heroes? Nutakor’s vision created a space where legacies were honored while fresh perspectives flourished.
Nutakor has become the face of Ghana’s creative sector advocacy, repeatedly clashing with authorities over what he calls ‘crippling’ production taxes and ‘third-world’ theatre facilities that stifle artistic growth.
From directing hit shows to battling bureaucrats, Nutakor has redefined what it means to be a creative leader in modern Ghana. His dual focus on artistic excellence and policy reform makes him uniquely qualified to steer the industry’s future.
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