Who is Mawuli Gavor?
Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian-born actor, TV presenter and movie producer. Mawuli Gavor is based in Nigeria and features more in Nigerian films. The tall, deep-voiced entertainer holds an “eye candy” status in the Nigerian entertainment industry and is quite popular among the ladies.
Full data profile of Ghanaian actor Mawuli Gavor
| Full name | Mawuli Peter Gavor |
| Age | Mid 30s |
| Birthday | March 22 |
| Gender | Male |
| State of origin | Accra, Ghana |
| Parents | Unknown |
| Height | 6″2 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Tribe | Unknown |
Mawuli Gavor’s childhood and education
Mawuli Gavor was born and raised in Accra, Ghana. He had most of his early education in Ghana but moved to the United States during his teenage days. Mawuli studied Business Management and Finance at the Franklin and Marshall College located in Pennsylvania. He then returned to Ghana to pick up a career in Accounting. He started as an employee in a notable firm in Ghana but was modelling part-time while working.
Mawuli Gavor’s career
While working as an accountant, Mawuli Gavor was involved in modelling on the side – a side hustle he started at the age of 19. He decided to resign when he landed his first major deal as a brand ambassador for Martini Global for Ghana at first. The company later asked him to become an ambassador for Martini Nigeria as well.
More juicy contracts began to come Mawuli Gavor’s way, getting him to really focus on an entertainment career. He made this acting debut in the 2015 Nollywood movie titled “A Place Called Happy” where he acted alongside other talented Nigerian actors like Blossom Chukwujekwu, Sika Osei, Kiki Omeili and Deyemi Okanlawon.
Mawuli Gavor disclosed he visited Nigeria to shoot the movie and then went back to Ghana. He later made the decision to move fully to Nigeria after he was cast in a major role in the Africa Magic TV series, “Hush”.
Mawuli Gavor’s acting career has flourished since then and he has gone on to feature in so many other notable movies and TV shows, including “Obsession”, “Rumor Has It”, “Chief Daddy” “PayDay” and “Sugar Rush”.
Most recently, Mawuli Gavor appeared in the Jamaican film, “Joseph”, a story about a boy struggling to regain a long-lost connection with his African roots. Mawuli Gavor has worked with some of Nollywood’s most respected actors including the likes of Joke Sylvia, Richard-Mofe Damijo (RMD), Patience Oziokwor, Shaffy Bello, Nkem Owoh, Dakore Egbuson Akande, Kate Henshaw, Bisola, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and many others.
Mawuli Gavor currently co-hosts “53 Extra”, a magazine show that features music, film, fashion, red carpet shows and celebrity news.
Mawuli Gavor’s movies
- Obsession (2019)
- Heartbeat (2015)
- Rumour Has It (2018)
- PayDay (2018)
- Sugar Rush (2019)
- Joseph (2020)
- Chief Daddy (2018)
- Hire A Woman (2019)
- What A Man Needs In A Woman (2017)
- The Eve (2018)
- Devil in Detail (2014)
- 3 Nights Ago (2016)
- In Sickness and In Health (2018)
- Treachery (2017)
- 2 Weeks in Lagos (2020)
- Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards (2020)
- The View Republic (2019)
- I Got Flowers Today (2019)
TV Series
- Hush (2016 – 2017)
- Flat 3B (2016)
- Castle and Castle (2018 – present)
- Battleground: Final Showdown (2018)
Mawuli Gavor’s awards and achievements
Mawuli Gavor got the Best Kiss Award with Odera Olivia Orji at the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) in 2018.
Mawuli Gavor’s net worth
An estimate of Mawuli Gavor’s current net worth puts it at $500,000 (around N200 million naira).
Mawuli Gavor’s Instagram and Twitter
Mawuli’s Instagram page is @mawuli_gavor while is Twitter account name is @mawuli_gavor.
Mawuli Gavor’s girlfriend and relationship
Mawuli Gavor has not been very public about his relationship status, although he has been linked to a number of women in the industry including BBNaija ex-housemates Cee C and Diane Russet.
Mawuli Gavor and Cee C relationship
A viral photo of Mawuli Gavor and Cee C sharing a kiss ignited rumours of the two being in a relationship. It was later revealed that the picture emerged from a photoshoot for Cee C’s tracksuit line, Cegar.
Mawuli Gavor and Diane Russet relationship
Diane Russet is another BBNaija housemate that has been linked to Mawuli Gavor. During the reunion show of the BBNaija Pepper Dem season, it was revealed that Diane Russet’s entanglement with Mawuli Gavor might be the reason her relationship with Elozonam, a male housemate of her season whom people thought she was dating, did not work.
Elozonam revealed at the reunion show that Diane Russet invited Mawuli Gavor to the party they were attending and was later seen flirting with him.
Other interesting facts to know about Ghanaian actor Mawuli Gavor
Aside from acting, modelling and presenting, Mawuli is skilled in playing three musical instruments. He grew up learning to drum and also plays the piano and later taught himself how to play the guitar using tutorials from YouTube.
Mawuli Gavor is also interested in keeping fit. When he is not working, he invests his time in exercises to maintain a healthy frame. In a recent interview, Mawuli Gavor confessed he has grown to love Nigeria and will consider the country to be his second home.
