The movie industry in Ghana has grown from a handful of amateur filmmakers in the 1960s to a thriving industry that produces more talents and influential actors and actresses. This article will look at the Top 10 Most Influential Actors And Actresses In Ghana 2021 that are making waves not only in Ghana but other countries like Nigeria.
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Top 10 Most Influential Actors And Actresses In Ghana 2021
The list below is made up of the most influential actors and actresses in Ghana.
1. John Dumelo
John Dumelo is also an award-winning actor from Ghana. He started his career as an undergraduate student at the University of Cape Coast where he studied Economics and Business Management before dropping out to pursue acting full-time
2. Lil Win
Another influential Ghanaian actor is Lil Win, who was born in Tamale but later moved to Accra. He was introduced into acting by his older brother, Leslie Djoleto. He is best known for his role as “Isaac” on the TV series “Inspector Koo” for which he won a Ghana Movie Award for Best Actor at the first annual Gaumee Film Awards.
3. Kofi Adjorlolo
In Ghana, actors are a big part of the entertainment industry and they have been around for a long time. One of the most prominent actors in Ghana is Kofi Adjorlolo, who has been an actor since 1969. He has played roles in many movies, TV series, and theatre productions.
4. Nana Ama Mcbrown
Nana Ama McBrown is a multi-award-winning actress from Ghana. She was born in Accra to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother.
5. Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson is also an award-winning actress who was born in Accra, Ghana to a Lebanese father and a Nigerian mother.
6. Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress and model. She played the role of Queen Nefertiti in the Ghanaian television series “Nefertiti.” She is also well known for her roles in “Blade of the virgin” and “Angels.”
Nadia Buari was born on November 4, 1985, to a lower-middle-class family in Accra. Her mother was a seamstress and her father worked as a banker.
She started modeling at the age of 14, but she soon switched to acting after being noticed by renowned Ghanian director Mr. Joe Blanks. In 2003, she starred in an episode of “Blade of the Virgin”. Nadia later got her big break when she starred as Queen Nefertiti in Nefertiti which aired from 2009
7. Jackie Appiah
Jackie Appiah is a Ghanaian actress and brand ambassador. She has featured in many movies such as Princess Tyra and is known to live lavishly on social media.
8. Tracey Boakye
Tracey Boakye is a Ghanaian actress and businesswoman. She is a controversial person yet influential on the internet.
9. Majid Michel
Majid Michel is a comedian and actor from Ghana. He has been in the industry since 2001 and has been one of the highest-grossing actors in Ghana.
10. Agya Koo
Kofi Adu born popularly known as Agya Koo is a Ghanaian actor and comedian. He has starred in over 200 Ghanaian movies including Obaatanpa, Away Bus, Black Star, and Ma Tricki Wo.