Akosua Busia

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 & TV Shows

1. Tears of the Sun (2003) — Patience
2. The Color Purple (1985) — Nettie
3. Knight Rider (1982) — Nurse
4. ER (1994) — Kobe Ikabo
5. New Jack City (1991) — Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
6. Crossroads (1986) — Woman at Boardinghouse
7. The Seventh Sign (1988) — Penny Washburn
8. Mad City (1997) — Diane
9. The Twilight Zone (1985) — (segment "Lost and Found")
10. Rosewood (1997) — Jewel
11. Simon & Simon (1981)
12. The Final Terror (1983) — Vanessa
13. St. Elsewhere (1982) — Debra Etting
14. Ashanti (1979) — The Senoufo Girl
15. The George McKenna Story (1988) — Cynthia Byers
16. Dead Man's Walk (1996) — Emeralda
17. Low Blow (1986) — Karma
18. Native Son (1986) — Bessie
19. A.D. (1985) — Acte
20. Badge of the Assassin (1985) — Ruth
21. American Playhouse (1982) — Bessie Mears
22. Brother Future (1991) — Caroline
23. Louisiana (1984) — Ivy
24. Ill Gotten Gains (1997) — Fey
25. Saxo (1988) — Puppet
26. A Special Friendship (1987) — Mary Bowser
27. Late Starter (1985) — Nicki
28. Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun' (2003) — Self

Directed

1. Ascension Day (2007) — Director