Papa Nii: Home Sweet Home Actor Turned Pastor Joins GH Clergymen For High-Level Conference

• Papa Nii, popularly known as Pattington Papa Nii Papafio, now a pastor, has made a rare public appearance since his ordination
• The veteran actor, known for his memorable roles in Ghanaian movie classics, was spotted in his official cassock at a recent event
• Scores of Ghanaians on social media have reflected on Papa Nii's legacy as a actor and his transition into the world of the clergy

Ghanaian actor turned pastor Papa Nii was recently spotted at a conference in Accra attended by some of the country's top clergymen.

A video of Papa Nii, real name Henry Harding and known in showbiz as Pattington Papa Nii Papafio, arriving for the event, popped up online on August 24, 2025.

The veteran actor complemented his look in his cassock with a clerical skullcap, typically worn by bishops.

The event, Fire Conference, hosted by Apostle Solom Oduro, was attended by renowned Christian religious leaders, including Kwadwo Bempah of the Assemblies of God Church and Prophet Fire Oja.

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Papa Nii's appearance at the event garnered significant traction online, considering his long hiatus from the screen.

The former Taxi Driver star, who is also fondly called Oesophagus, was ordained into ministry in November 2017.

He became a consecrated pastor for the Lifted Yoke Chapel, Korle Gonno.

Pastor Henry Harding has played roles in Adults In Education, Dada Boat, The Arthurs, The Adoteys, Home Sweet Home, and Hotel St. James.

Papa Nii's transition into ministry stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.

phyllis.nyarkoh remarked:

"May God continue to keep him to impact lives 🙏🙏."

_nanak1 noted:

"This is the time to celebrate people like this very man. But no ooo, we would wait till he is no more, then they start writing long tributes and showing their movies. Let’s celebrate these Icons while they are with us."

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babsy318 commented:

"Thank God we know the fact that he didn't just turn man of God. He has always been."

lngineer_mep wrote:

"Man is growing paaa ooo, may God keep him for more impact."

iamchrislarry said:

"Point of correction, he was and still is a pastor before entering the entertainment industry 🙏. Pls do ur research."

_kofi_prince1 shared:

"Pls do ur researchal metamorphosis into a consecrated ecclesiastic. The venerable Papa Nii has effected his grandiose ingress for the Pyrogenic Symposium, an event currently in a state of contemporaneous actualisation within the hallowed precincts of the Royal Victory Family Church, Kwabenya. This magnum opus of spiritual discourse is being masterfully orchestrated under the auspices of the most esteemed Apostle Solomon Oduro."

Former Kumawood star Kasawale turns prophetess

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Evangelist Kasawale, aka Cindarella Blond, had opened up about her new life after putting her acting career on hold.

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The once viral actress, working with Dr Likee and others, clarified swirling rumours that she was sick after images of her looking lean surfaced online.

Prophetess Kasawale explained that she was not sick but had gone into solitude at the Atwea Mountains for 40 days as part of her Christian commitment.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh