
Acting
Akosua Busia
EN, FR cinema · 21 credits
Born
30 December 1966 (age 59)
Birthplace
Ghana
Also known as Akosua Cyamana Busia
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
Filmography

Ascension Day
Director

Tears of the Sun
as Patience

Beloved
Screenplay

Rosewood
as Jewel

Mad City
as Diane

Brother Future
as Caroline

New Jack City
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

The Seventh Sign
as Penny Washburn

The George McKenna Story
as Cynthia Byers

Saxo
as Puppet

A Special Friendship
as Mary Bowser

Native Son
as Bessie

Crossroads
as Woman at Boardinghouse

Low Blow
as Karma

The Color Purple
as Nettie

Louisiana
as Ivy

The Final Terror
as Vanessa

Ashanti
as The Senoufo Girl




