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
Tears of the Sun
(2003)
Patience
The Color Purple
(1985)
Nettie Harris
Crossroads
(1986)
The Seventh Sign
(1988)
Penny Washburn
New Jack City
(1991)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Mad City
(1997)
Diane
Rosewood
(1997)
Jewel
The Final Terror
(1983)
Vanessa
The George McKenna Story
(1988)
Cynthia Byers
Ashanti
(1979)
The Senoufo Girl
Full Filmography
Acting
Ashanti
(1979)
The Senoufo Girl
The Final Terror
(1983)
Vanessa
Louisiana
(1984)
Ivy
The Color Purple
(1985)
Nettie Harris
Badge of the Assassin
(1985)
Ruth
Native Son
(1986)
Bessie
Low Blow
(1986)
Karma
Crossroads
(1986)
A Special Friendship
(1987)
Mary Bowser
The Seventh Sign
(1988)
Penny Washburn
The George McKenna Story
(1988)
Cynthia Byers
Saxo
(1988)
Brother Future
(1991)
Caroline
New Jack City
(1991)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Rosewood
(1997)
Jewel
Mad City
(1997)
Diane
Ill Gotten Gains
(1997)
Fey
Tears of the Sun
(2003)
Patience
Writing
Directing