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Akosua Busia
Born
Dec 30, 1966
Age 59
Place of Birth
Ghana
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Career Highlights
18
Movies
8
TV Shows
1
Directed
Also Known As
Akosua Cyamana Busia
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Akosua Busia
Acting
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.
Movies
18
TV Shows
8
Director
1
Tears of the Sun
as
Patience
2003
Ill Gotten Gains
as
Fey
1997
Mad City
as
Diane
1997
Rosewood
as
Jewel
1997
New Jack City
as
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1991
Brother Future
as
Caroline
1991
The George McKenna Story
as
Cynthia Byers
1988
The Seventh Sign
as
Penny Washburn
1988
Saxo
as
Puppet
1988
A Special Friendship
as
Mary Bowser
1987
Native Son
as
Bessie
1986
Low Blow
as
Karma
1986
Crossroads
as
Woman at Boardinghouse
1986
The Color Purple
as
Nettie
1985
Badge of the Assassin
as
Ruth
1985
Louisiana
as
Ivy
1984
The Final Terror
as
Vanessa
1983
Ashanti
as
The Senoufo Girl
1979
