Chief Moomen

Chief had his basic education at the Association International School in Adenta proceeded to T.I Ahmadiya Secondary School in Kumasi for his secondary education. He then attended the University of Ghana for his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre Arts.[2]

Chief's interest in poetry was ignited when he saw a performance of the American poet, Maya Angelou, in Ghana in the early nineties.[3] He wrote and directed the history play Wogbɛ Jɛkɛ.[4][5]

He directed the performances of the Bamboo Center group at the opening ceremony of the African Women's Cup of Nations in Accra 2018.[6]

On May Day, 2020, Chief performed in a virtual concert in honour of health workers in Ghana alongside other poets and musicians such as, Apiorkor, Nana Asase, Okyeame Kwame, Akwaboah, Cina Soul, Knii Lante, Fameye, Amandzeba, Tagoe Sisters, Kwabena Kwabena and Joe Mettle.[7]

In 2017, during Ghana's 60th Independence day celebration, Chief Moomen opined that his business was on the verge of collapse due to the inability of the Government of Ghana to pay him for staging his Theatre Production Wogbɛ Jɛkɛ as part of his Heritage Theatre Series, aimed at showcasing Ghanaian Culture and History. According to him, he had incurred debts from shows he staged without full payment and could no longer continue as a result of the devastating effect it had on his theatre business. He then cancelled subsequent shows and since he could not afford to stage any more shows with such debt.[8]