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Top 5 Best Ghanaian Actresses
Who are the Best Ghanaian Actresses?
Ghana has some amazing actors in its movie industry. These actors are very talented and have become famous not just in Ghana but also around the world. In this article, RNN will introduce you to the top 5 Ghanaian actresses who are really good at acting.
In the heart of Ghana’s movie industry called Ghallywood, there are many actresses who are incredibly gifted. The actresses we’re talking about here are not only great at acting but are also very talented.
These Ghanaian actresses are not just making Ghana’s movie industry better, but they’re also inspiring other people who want to become actors. They work very hard at their job, and when they play a role in a movie, they make people feel strong emotions because they are so good at it. That’s why they are seen as the best in the movie industry.
These talented actresses are going to continue to impress people with their acting skills, so you should keep an eye on their careers because they are going to do many more great things in the world of movies.
Here Are The Top 5 Best Ghanaian Actresses
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5. Martha Ankomah
Martha Ankomah ranks fifth among the best Ghanaian actresses. She was born in Accra, Ghana. Martha Ankomah ventured into acting in 1994, inspired by her cousin. She auditioned for various movies, appeared in TV series and films, and even participated in the 2007 edition of Next Movie Star, where she secured the third position. In 2016, she announced that she would only accept roles that promote moral values and positive societal change. However, by September 2018, she clarified that she was open to any role that conveys a positive message to the audience.
4. Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson, a very talented Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, and entrepreneur, gained fame through her roles in movies like “Princess Tyra” and “Playboy.” She accidentally entered the industry after being asked to audition and later ventured into movie production in 2011, with “The Price” being her first production. She also produced “Single and Married” in 2012 and “House of Gold” in 2013, which won awards. With over 7.4 million Instagram followers, she is considered one of the best Ghanaian actresses.
In 2018, she initiated the television show “Heels and Sneakers,” focusing on young adults’ pursuit of happiness despite challenges in education, employment, and marriage. The show has completed two seasons.
3. Jackie Appiah
On the list of best Ghanaian actresses is Jackie Appiah. She was born on December 5, 1983, in Toronto, Canada, and is a renowned Ghanaian actress with numerous awards and nominations. Jackie received accolades like Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007. She also received nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Upcoming Actress in 2008. In 2023, she was honored with the Excellence in Creative Art Award at Ghana Women of the Year Honors. Appiah is not just an actress but also a movie producer, fashion model, and humanitarian.
Her career took off when she played Enyonam Blagogee in the TV series “Things We Do For Love,” written by Edward Seddoh Junior. She went on to feature in several other TV series like “Tentacles,” “Games People Play,” “Sun-city,” and more.
Appiah gained recognition in Nollywood through successful Ghanaian films like “Beyoncé – The President’s Daughter,” “Princess Tyra,” “Passion of the Soul,” “Pretty Queen,” “The Prince’s Bride,” “The King is Mine,” and “The Perfect Picture.” Notable Nollywood films include “Black Soul” and “Bitter Blessing” with Ramsey Nouah, as well as “My Last Wedding” with Emeka Ike.
In 2013, she earned the Best International Actress award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) held in Abuja, Nigeria.
2. Juliet Ibrahim
Another best Ghanaian actress is Juliet Ibrahim, a highly talented Ghanaian actress, who is known for her Lebanese, Ghanaian, and Liberian heritage. She earned the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in 4 Play. A-listers Magazine even dubbed her the “Most Beautiful West African Woman.”
Her acting career began in the 2005 film Crime to Christ alongside Majid Michel. She ventured into Nollywood with Yankee Boys and appeared in over 50 films thereafter. In 2014, she produced her debut film, Number One Fan, in which she played the lead role. Her second movie, Shattered Romance, featuring both Nigerian and Ghanaian actors, premiered with excitement in Accra, Ghana, on December 5, 2014. She also displayed her directorial skills in the TV series Every Woman Has A Story and is set to unveil her reality show, The Perfect Assistant. Juliet has even acted in Twi, Yoruba, and Hausa language films.
Juliet Ibrahim has spoken about how her skin tone sets her apart from African perceptions of being black but is recognized as such outside of Africa. She firmly rejects the term ‘half-caste’ and proudly identifies as black. Additionally, she is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
1. Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari ranks first on the list of best Ghanaian actresses. She was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, to a Lebanese father and Ghanaian mother. Nadia attended Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School in the Central Region and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performing Arts from the University of Ghana. During her time at the university, she actively participated in drama and dance clubs.
She made her debut on Ghanaian national television in the TV series “Games People Play” in 2005. Her first major film was “Mummy’s Daughter,” followed by “Beyonce: The President’s Daughter,” which was her breakthrough role. She has appeared in over 20 movies.
Around 2008, she transitioned from Ghanaian to Nollywood films. Her breakthrough in Nollywood came with the film “Beyonce & Rihanna,” where she played Beyonce alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde as Rihanna. This film gained popularity with both Ghanaian and Nigerian audiences. She has also acted alongside Jim Iyke in several films, including the “Beyonce & Rihanna” series, “Hot Romance,” and “Behind a Smile.”
In 2013, Buari won the Pan African Actress award at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) in New York City.