Akosua Busia | |
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 Busia in 1986 | |
| Born | Akosua Gyamama Busia 30 December 1966 Accra, Ghana |
| Education | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film director, songwriter, author |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Known for | Nettie Harris – The Color Purple |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| Relatives | Abena Busia (sister) |
| Website | www |
Akosua Gyamama Busia (born 30 December 1966)[1][2] is a Ghanaian actress, writer and songwriter. She is known to film audiences for playing Nettie Harris in the 1985 film The Color Purple. She is the daughter of Ghanaian Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia.
- ^ Who's Who Among African Americans. Vol. 22. Gale Research. 2008. p. 179. ISBN 978-1-4144-3400-1.
- ^ McCann, Bob (2010). Encyclopedia of African American Actresses In Film And Television. McFarland. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7864-3790-0.