27 famous Nollywood Actors who are originally from Ghana
Nollywood is not just a Nigerian film industry, it is also a film industry for many African countries. That is why we refer to Africa actors as Nollywood actors. In this article I will be sharing with you 27 famous Nollywood actors who are originally from Ghana. Many people are still mistaking these actors as Nigerians because they have had a lot of connection with Nigerian actors and many people assume them to be Nigerians.
That is why whenever I make a list of the top 10 richest or top 10 most handsome actors in Nigeria some of my viewers will be asking what of Van Vicker, What of Jackie Appiah and so on. For that reason I have decided to bring to you the list of our famous Nollywood actors who are originally from Ghana so you will learn to differentiate between Nigerian actors and Ghanaian actors.
1. Van Vicker
Van Vicker is a Ghanaian actor, film producer, television personality and a model. He was born on 1st August 1977 in Ghana to a Liberian mother and a Dutch father. He is a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Ghana. He joined Nollywood in 2001.
2. Juliet Ibrahim
Juliet Ibrahim is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, singer, entrepreneur and a philanthropist. She was born on 3rd March 1986 in Accra, Ghana. She was born to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother in Accra, Ghana. She attended Ghana Institute of Languages, where she studied English, French and Spanish. She joined Nollywood in 2004.
3. John Dumelo
John Dumelo is a Ghanaian actor, film producer and a model. He is the last boy in a family of three children. He was born on 3rd February 1984 in Accra, Ghana. He attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He joined Nollywood in 2001.
4. Jackie Appiah
Jackie Appiah is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producers, entrepreneur and a television personality. She is the last child in a family of five children. She was born on 5th December 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but hails from Kumasi in Ghana. She joined Nollywood in 2001.
5. Majid Michel
Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor, a film producer, a television personality, a model and a pastor. He was born on 22nd September 1980 in Accra, Ghana to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother. He grew up in Accra with his nine siblings. He is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana. He joined Nollywood in 2001.
6. Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, entrepreneur and a television personality. She was born on 12th November 1985 in Accra, Ghana. She attended Central University College in Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management. She joined Nollywood in 2004.
7. Chris Attoh
Chris Attoh is a Ghanaian actor, on-air personality, television presenter and a film producer. He was born on 17th May 1979 in Accra, Ghana. He is a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he studied Theatre Arts. He joined Nollywood in 2006.
8. Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and a television personality. She was born on 21st November 1982 in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. She studied Performing Arts from the University of Ghana. She joined Nollywood in 2001.
9. Prince David Osei
Prince David Osei is a Ghanaian actor, model, film producer, film director and a television personality. He was born on 6th December 1983 in Accra, Ghana. He attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Sociology and Theatre Arts. He joined Nollywood in 2005.
10. Martha Ankomah
Martha Ankomah is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, entrepreneur and a television personality. She was born on 10th October 1985 in Accra, Ghana. She attended Jayee University College in Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. She joined Nollywood in 2005.
11. Kofi Adjorlolo
Kofi Adjorlolo is a Ghanaian actor, film producer, film director and a television personality. He was born on 14th June 1956 in Keta, Ghana. He is a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Ghana. Before acting, he worked as a civil servant and a radio presenter in Accra, Ghana. He joined Nollywood in 2005.
12. Joselyn Dumas
Joselyn Dumas is a famous Ghanaian actress, television host, model and a television personality. She was born on 31st August 1980 in Accra, Ghana. Joselyn Dumas joined Nollywood in 2009, after making her debut on Television as the host of Charter House’s Rhythmz, an entertainment show, which saw her interview many celebrities.
13. Adjetey Anang
Adjetey Anang is a Ghanaian actor and film producer. He was born on 8th July 1973 in Accra, Ghana. He has featured in several movies, which include Deadly Voyage, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture, and many more. He joined Nollywood in 2008.
14. Ama K. Abebrese
Ama K. Abebrese is a Ghanaian actress, model, television presenter, film producer and a television personality. She was born on 3rd May 1980 in Kumasi, Ghana. But raised in West London in the United Kingdom. In 2011, she won the Best Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. She joined Nollywood in 2009.
15. Frank Artus
Frank Artus is a Ghanaian actor, model, film producer, film director and a television personality. He was born on 4th May 1979 in Monrovia, Liberia to a Liberian father and a Ghanaian mother. He attended AME University in Monrovia, Liberia where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management. He joined Nollywood in 2005.
16. Lydia Forson
Lydia Forson is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, writer, human right activist and a movie producer. She was born on 24th October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghana. She is a graduate of English Language and Information Studies from the University of Ghana. She joined Nollywood in 2005.
17. Ekow Smith Asante
Ekow Smith Asante is a Ghanaian actor, television personality, film producer, film director, production designer and a consultant. He was born on 15th April 1973 in Takoradi, Ghana. He attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. He joined Nollywood in 2005.
18. Nana Ama MCBrown
Nana Ama McBrown is a Ghanaian actress, model, television presenter and a music writer. She was born on 15th August 1977 in Kumasi, Ghana. She started her career as a TV presenter and later found mainstream success following her amazing performance in the movie Asoreba. She joined Nollywood in 2010.
19. Fiifi Coleman
Fiifi Coleman is a Ghanaian actor, model, director, producer and a television personality. He was born on 9th March 1977 in Accra, Ghana. He has starred in movies like Pieces of Me, The Most Beautiful Hour and 95. He joined Nollywood in 2011.
20. Zynnel Zuh
Zynnel Zuh is a Ghanaian actress, producer, model, script writer and a television personality. She was born on 18th July 1990 in Accra, Ghana. She hails from the Volta Region of Accra in Ghana. She attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Studies. She joined Nollywood in 2004.
James Gardiner
James Gardiner is a Ghanaian actor, model, voice-over artiste, Radio, and TV presenter. He was born on 16th May 1985 in Accra, Ghana. He is the only child from his mother, but has four other siblings from his father’s side. He is a graduate from the University of Cape Coast In Ghana. He joined Nollywood in 2011.
Yvonne Okoro
Yvonne Okoro is a Ghanaian actress, model and a television personality. She was born on 6th November 1984 in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother. She made this list because she rejected Nigeria and only accepted Ghana as her nationality. She joined Nollywood in 2005.
Eddie Watson
Eddie Watson is a Ghanaian actor, producer, model and a television personality. He was born on 22nd May 1980 in Monrovia, Liberia to a Ghanaian mother and a Liberian father. He received his first Ghanaian Movie Award in 2014 for his film Ebola which he wrote, directed and produced. He joined Nollywood in 2012.
Christabel Eke
Christabel Eke is a Ghanaian actress, model and a television personality. She was born on 16th October 1990 in Accra, Ghana to her Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother. She is the first child in the family. She attended University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. She joined Nollywood in 2010.
Narsh Smith
Narsh Smith is a Ghanaian actor, model and a television personality. He was born in Accra, Ghana before relocating to California in the United States of America at a very tender age. Aside from acting, Narsh Smith is also a model and has appeared in several commercial and fashion magazine. He joined Nollywood in 2011.
Enock Darko
Enock Darko popularly known as Watabombshell is a fast rising Ghanaian actor and comedian. He was born on 31st December 1991 in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian mother and a Ghanaian father. He began doing comedy at a very tender age while appearing in numerous events in Ghana. He joined Nollywood in 2015.
Eddie Nartey
Eddie Nartey is a Ghanaian actor, director, and film producer. His supporting role in Frank Rajah’s Somewhere In Africa earned him a nomination at the Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards and Ghana movie awards. He was born on 6th November 1984 in Accra, Ghana. He attended the University of Ghana, where he studied directing and earned a BFA in Fine Arts.
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