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Akosua Busia

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Akosua Busia

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Dec 30, 1966 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

Ghana

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.

Known For

Acting
2003Tears of the SunPatience
1997RosewoodJewel
1997Mad CityDiane
1997Ill Gotten GainsFey
1996Dead Man's WalkEmeralda
1994ERKobe Ikabo
1991Brother FutureCaroline
1991New Jack CityCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1988The Seventh SignPenny Washburn
1988The George McKenna StoryCynthia Byers
1988SaxoPuppet
1987A Special FriendshipMary Bowser
1986Native SonBessie
1986CrossroadsWoman at Boardinghouse
1986Low BlowKarma
1985The Color PurpleNettie
1985Badge of the AssassinRuth
1985The Twilight Zone(segment "Lost and Found")
1985Late StarterNicki
1985A.D.Acte
1984LouisianaIvy
1983The Final TerrorVanessa
1982St. ElsewhereDebra Etting
1982Knight RiderNurse
1981Simon & Simon
1979AshantiThe Senoufo Girl
Directing
2007Ascension DayDirector
Writing
1998BelovedScreenplay