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About Me: I am Melvin Dain, a Ghanaian actor, filmmaker, and business owner. I joined Wikipedia to contribute accurate information about Ghana’s film industry and related creative works. My goal is to ensure that information about people and projects from my region is properly documented using reliable and verifiable sources.
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Melvin Dain
Melvin Dain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melvin Daniel Kwasi Asinyo October 27, 1996 Kadjebi, Oti Region, Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Melvin Dain (born 27 October 1996) is a Ghanaian actor and filmmaker. He has worked in film and television in Ghana and Nigeria. He is known for his roles in ENO (2024), For Love and Country (2025), and House of Klu (2025).[1][2] He was nominated for Actor of the Year (English) at the 2025 YEN Entertainment Awards.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Melvin Dain was born in Kadjebi, in Ghana’s Oti Region.[4] He was raised by his mother and lived in towns including Jasikan, Kumasi, Dodo Amanfrom, and Hohoe.
He completed basic school at AME Zion in Hohoe in 2011 and senior high school at Dodi Papase Senior High Technical School in 2014. He later studied for a BSc in Governance and Development Studies at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Accra, expected to graduate in 2027.
In 2024, Dain attended the EbonyLife Creative Academy in Lagos, Nigeria, to train in screen acting under Drikus Volschenk.[5]
Career
[edit]Early work
[edit]Dain’s first on-screen appearance was in the TV drama College Diary, which aired on GHOne TV. He began acting professionally in 2019.[6]
Breakthrough and recognition
[edit]In 2024, Dain appeared in the Showmax Original series ENO (Season 2), directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso.[7] In 2025, he starred in the film For Love and Country, also directed by Frimpong-Manso.[8] That year he also led the series House of Klu, produced by Ivan Quashigah.[9]
Dain also had roles in King of T3MA (2025) and Terminus (2022).
Filmmaking and direction
[edit]In 2024, Dain directed and starred in the short film Shadows of Ambition, which was selected for several film festivals.[10] He co-starred in the short film Ogbanjé (2024), which screened at a London festival and received awards including Best Nollywood Short.[11] In 2025, he directed the short film Quiet and worked on new projects titled Akoto and Apparation.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Terminus | Supporting role | Television series |
| 2024 | ENO (Season 2) | Supporting role | Showmax Original |
| 2024 | Shadows of Ambition | Director / Actor | Short film |
| 2024 | Ogbanjé | Co-star | Short film |
| 2025 | For Love and Country | Lead role | Film |
| 2025 | House of Klu | Lead role | TV series |
| 2025 | King of T3MA | Role unspecified | TV series |
| 2025 | Quiet | Director | Short film |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | YEN Entertainment Awards | Actor of the Year (English) | Nominated |
| 2025 | Young Lens Film Festival | Best Short Narrative (Shadows of Ambition) | Won |
| 2024 | RealTime International Film Festival | Best Nollywood Short (Ogbanjé) | Won |
| 2024 | The Film Joint Awards | Best African Film (Ogbanjé) | Nominated |
| 2024 | The Film Joint Awards | Best Indigenous Film (Ogbanjé) | Nominated |
Business ventures
[edit]In November 2024, Dain founded Onyx Vision Studios, a production company in Ghana focused on film and television.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Dain works between Ghana and Nigeria. He has described himself as a working actor rather than a celebrity.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Melvin Dain's dual character portrayal shines in for love and country - MyJoyOnline".
- ^ "Actor Melvin Dain Leads the Charge in House of Klu, the New DSTV -Akwaaba Magic Series". 24 March 2025.
- ^ https://www.ghanaweb.com/blogs/harrygraphic/Melvin-Dain-Earns-YEN-Entertainment-Awards-Nomination-for-Actor-of-the-Year-2025-14260
- ^ "From Kadjebi to the big screen: Melvin Dain's steady rise in the Ghana Film Industry - MyJoyOnline".
- ^ "Melvin Dain: The Ghanaian actor made in Lagos | Pulse Nigeria".
- ^ "Melvin Dain discovers new depths in his craft with for Love and Country 2". 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Melvin Dain champions professional training as key to lasting acting career". 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Melvin Dain's dual character portrayal shines in for love and country - MyJoyOnline".
- ^ "Actor Melvin Dain Leads the Charge in House of Klu, the New DSTV -Akwaaba Magic Series". 24 March 2025.
- ^ https://filmfreeway.com/FilmmakerSessions
- ^ https://realtimefilmfestival.com/
- ^ https://www.onyxvisionstudio.com/
- ^ ""I am not a celebrity; I am a working actor" - Melvin Dain - MyJoyOnline".
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