Pothiol (born Jaffar Deen Bah) is a Guinean comedian and actor born in Monrovia, Liberia, on August 25, 1986. Passionate of comedy from an early age, he was able to pave a path to success by fully exploiting his comic talent.
After obtaining a certificate in computer science in Liberia, Pothiol decided to return to Guinea in 2006 to devote himself entirely to his passion for humor.
Thanks to his breathtaking humor and charisma on stage, he quickly established himself as one of the indispensable figures in the Guinean humorous landscape, performing in numerous shows across Guinea and West Africa.
Introduction
Jaffar Deen Bah (born August 25, 1986) is a Guinean comedian and actor. His talent and exciting humour propelled him to the artistic scene of Guinea, where he gained an enviable reputation.
Childhood
Pothiol grew up and was educated in Liberia, where he obtained a certificate in computer science. However, his passion for comedy quickly diverted him from this original path.
Professional career
In 2006, Pothiol returned to Guinea, determined to pursue his passion for humor. Thanks to the support of Koto Diao, he was able to realize his dream as early as 2008. Since then, he has made many tours in different regions of Guinea as well as in Africa, performing in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia.
Performances
Pothiol participated in several renowned national events, such as "Le Stand up au top" in 2017, the 2nd edition of the "Match du rire" in 2019, and Mamadou Thug's "Mon problème" (theatre performance) at the CCFG in the same year. He was also present at the Festival des arts et du rire in Labé, organized by Mamadou Thug, from 2016 to 2019.
Filmography
In addition to his performances on stage, Pothiol has also demonstrated his achievements in cinema. He has starred in several films, including "Bachir and Linda" and "Bonki Debbo" in 2009, "Sonjah Païkoun" in 2014, "Pothol and Bowal" in 2015, as well as "Lan Hbbimah", "Yottandeh", "Vieux Djombeur", and "Soussaï le taxi maître" in 2016.
Conclusion
With his talent and his sharp sense of humor, Pothiol was able to seduce the Guinean and African audience. His exemplary career makes him an indispensable figure in the Guinea comedy scene, and his success only confirms his status as an accomplished artist.
