Akosua Busia

Akosua Busia

58 · Born: Dec 30, 1966

Personal Details

BornDec 30, 1966 Accra, Ghana

Biography

Akosua Busia, a talented and accomplished individual, entered this world on December 30, 1966, in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana. Throughout her life, she has made a name for herself as a multifaceted performer, effortlessly transitioning between the roles of actress and director.

Her impressive repertoire includes notable performances in iconic films such as "The Color Purple" (1985),"Tears of the Sun" (2003),and "Low Blow" (1986). Her remarkable range and versatility have undoubtedly contributed to her enduring success in the entertainment industry.

Prior to her current endeavors, Akosua Busia was married to the acclaimed film director John Singleton, with whom she shared a deep personal and professional connection.

Career

{"id":2828,"title":"Tears of the Sun","year":"2003","character":"Patience","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tears-of-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10535usqj1do.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10535usqj1do.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":79561,"title":"Ill Gotten Gains","year":"1997","character":"Fey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-gotten-gains","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79561.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79561.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":7036,"title":"Mad City","year":"1997","character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mad-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7036.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7036.jpg"},"released":1}
Mad City
Mad City as Diane
{"id":6839,"title":"Rosewood","year":"1997","character":"Jewel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rosewood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6839.jpg"},"released":1}
Rosewood
Rosewood as Jewel
{"id":9636,"title":"Dead Man's Walk","year":1996,"character":"Emeralda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dead-mans-walk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9636.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9636.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":159452,"title":"Brother Future","year":"1991","character":"Caroline","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brother-future","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159452.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Brother Future
Brother Future as Caroline
{"id":910,"title":"New Jack City","year":"1991","character":"Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/new-jack-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cm1jo4abel0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cm1jo4abel0.jpg"},"released":1}
New Jack City
New Jack City as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
{"id":21378,"title":"The George McKenna Story","year":"1988","character":"Cynthia Byers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-george-mckenna-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21378.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21378.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":6552,"title":"The Seventh Sign","year":"1988","character":"Penny Washburn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seventh-sign","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/48rlfa10rnv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/48rlfa10rnv0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Seventh Sign
The Seventh Sign as Penny Washburn
{"id":161207,"title":"A Special Friendship","year":"1987","character":"Mary Bowser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-special-friendship","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161207.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161207.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":62150,"title":"Native Son","year":"1986","character":"Bessie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/native-son","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62150.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62150.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Native Son
Native Son as Bessie
{"id":62114,"title":"Low Blow","year":"1986","character":"Karma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/low-blow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62114.jpg"},"released":1}
Low Blow
Low Blow as Karma
{"id":14942,"title":"Crossroads","year":"1986","character":"Woman at Boardinghouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossroads-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jb8h6l610io.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jb8h6l610io.jpg"},"released":1}
Crossroads
Crossroads as Woman at Boardinghouse
{"id":5924,"title":"The Color Purple","year":"1985","character":"Nettie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-color-purple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77ttbt32d820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77ttbt32d820.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62559,"title":"Badge of the Assassin","year":"1985","character":"Ruth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/badge-of-the-assassin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62559.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62559.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103834439,"title":"A.D.","year":1985,"character":"Acte","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ad","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834439.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834439.jpg"},"released":1}
A.D.
A.D. as Acte
{"id":26850,"title":"The Final Terror","year":"1983","character":"Vanessa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-final-terror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26850.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26850.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":104829,"title":"Ashanti","year":"1979","character":"The Senoufo Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ashanti","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50v0krc09po0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/50v0krc09po0.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Ashanti
Ashanti as The Senoufo Girl
{"id":4274,"title":"Beloved","year":"1998","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beloved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4v6asrqgufj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4v6asrqgufj0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Beloved
Beloved as Screenplay
{"id":149657,"title":"Ascension Day","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ascension-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149657.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149657.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Ascension Day
Ascension Day as Director