Nana Ghana is a multi-talented writer, director, and actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Her breakthrough role in the 2018 Sundance film WHITE RABBIT earned her recognition as one of the "Ones to Watch" by Entertainment Weekly and People magazine.
Ghana's most recent directorial effort, LA WOMAN RISING, is a narrative film that explores the lives of real women in Los Angeles. The film, which features narration and executive production by Rosario Dawson, was released theatrically in October 2019. Ghana's work on the project earned her the Best Directing Doc Award at the Filming Italy and Istituto Italiano Di Cultura in Los Angeles in January 2020.
As a director, Ghana has also made a name for herself with her short films. Her debut short, WATER WARRIOR, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016, while her follow-up short, ELECTING, won her the Best Director award at the Oregon Short Film Festival in 2018.
As an actor, Ghana has shared the screen with a range of talented actors, including Brad Pitt, Simon Pegg, and Juno Temple. Her upcoming feature film, YOU ARE ALWAYS RIGHT HERE, which she wrote, starred in, and directed, is set to premiere at the Harlem International Film Festival in New York City in May 2024 and will be released on V.O.D later that year.
In addition to her work in film, Ghana has also made a mark on the theatre scene. Her play, PELVIC FLOOR, which she wrote, directed, and starred in, ran from 2017 to 2018 at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood and was later featured at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2018.
Ghana's versatility and talent have also been recognized through her work in editorials and campaigns. She has appeared in publications such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Elle, and has modeled for brands like Gucci, Stella McCartney, and 7 For All Mankind.
Throughout her career, Ghana has consistently demonstrated her passion for storytelling and her commitment to exploring the human experience through her work.
