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Akosua Busia

Acting

Born December 30, 1966 · Ghana

Also known as Akosua Cyamana Busia

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Biography

Akosua Busia was born on December 30, 1966 in Accra, Ghana. She is an actress and director, known for The Color Purple (1985), Tears of the Sun (2003) and Low Blow (1986). She was previously married to John Singleton.

Awards & recognition

  • NAACP Image Awards

Filmography19 titles

ER

1994as Kobe Ikabo

The Color Purple

1985as Nettie

Knight Rider

1982as Nurse

Crossroads

1986as Woman at Boardinghouse

Brother Future

1991as Caroline

Tears of the Sun

2003as Patience

New Jack City

1991as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Simon & Simon

1981

Rosewood

1997as Jewel

Mad City

1997as Diane

The George McKenna Story

1988as Cynthia Byers

Dead Man's Walk

1996as Emeralda

The Seventh Sign

1988as Penny Washburn

Beloved

1998Screenplay

Ashanti

1979as The Senoufo Girl

St. Elsewhere

1982as Debra Etting

Badge of the Assassin

1985as Ruth

The Final Terror

1983as Vanessa

Ill Gotten Gains

1997as Fey