In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024. The Ghana movie industry popularly known as Ghallywood is one of the fastest growing film industries in Africa, ranking as the second largest movie industry in Africa, just behind Nigerian Nollywood. Ghanaian actresses are living an extravagant lifestyle. The life of fame, glamour, money and flamboyances has become the order of their day and it’s a life many of us are dreaming to live in. So therefore after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024.
10. Ama K. Abebrese 
Making the number 10 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Ama K. Abebrese. She is an award winning Ghanaian actress, model, television presenter, film producer and a television personality. She was born on 3rd May 1980 in Kumasi, Ghana. She was born in Ghana and raised in West London in the United Kingdom. Ama K. Abebrese earns $1,400 for a role in a movie. In 2011, she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Sinking Sands. She became a mega star after starring in the Ghanaian blockbuster movie ‘Beasts of No Nation’ a movie that made her a public figure.
9. Lydia Forson 
Making the number 9 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Lydia Forson. She is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, writer, human right activist and a movie producer. She was born on 24th October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghana. She is a graduate of English Language and Information Studies from the University of Ghana. Lydia Forson earns $1,500 for a role in a movie. She started her acting career in 2005 when she played a cameo appearance in the movie Hotel St. James. After which she has starred in more 100 blockbuster movies alongside with A-List actors in Ghana and Nigeria respectively.
8. Martha Ankomah 
Making the number 8 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Martha Ankomah. She is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, entrepreneur and a television personality. She was born on 10th October 1985 in Accra, Ghana. She attended Jayee University College in Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Martha Ankomah earns $2000 for a role in a movie. Aside from acting she is also an entrepreneur. She owns a modern beauty salon called Martha’s place. She opened this salon in 2013. She has starred in movies like Rough Rider, My Taxi Driver, Bed of Roses, No More Love, Thug Love, amongst others. In 2015, she signed an endorsement deal with Vita Milk.
7. Joselyn Dumas 
Making the number 7 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Joselyn Dumas. She is a famous Ghanaian actress, television host, model and a television personality. She was born on 31st August 1980 in Accra, Ghana. She was born and raised in Accra, Ghana, where she spent her early childhood. Joselyn Dumas earns $2,500 for a role in a movie. She started her acting career in 2009. She made her debut on Television as the host of Charter House’s Rhythmz, an entertainment show, which saw her interview many celebrities. Her role in the movie “Perfect Picture” brought her to limelight and gave her a lot of advantages in the make-believe business. Aside from acting, she also makes her money by producing, brand endorsements and her personal entrepreneur businesses.
6. Yvonne Okoro 
Making the number 6 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Yvonne Okoro. She is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, entrepreneur and a television personality. She was born on 6th November 1984 in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother. Yvonne Okoro earns $3000 for a role in a movie. She attended Community School in Accra, Ghana and obtained her First school Leaving Certificate. After which she attended Mfanstiman Girls Senior High School in Accra, Ghana. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Yvonne Okoro proceeded to University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Linguistics. She later went further to University De-Nantes in France to study Press Civilization, Drama and Marketing.
5. Nana Ama MCBrown 
Making the number 5 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Nana Ama MCBrown. She is a Ghanaian actress, model, television presenter and a music writer. She rose to prominence for her role in the television series Tentacles. She was born on 15th August 1977 in Kumasi, Ghana. Nana Ama MCBrown earns $3,500 for a role in a movie. She started her career as a TV presenter and later found mainstream success following her amazing performance in the movie Asoreba. Her mother and her father divorced when she was still very young.
4. Yvonne Nelson 
Making the number 4 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Yvonne Nelson. She is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, entrepreneur and a television personality. She was born on 12th November 1985 in Accra, Ghana. She attended St. Martin De Porres School and Aggrey Memorial Senior High School both in Accra, Ghana. After which she proceeded to Central University College in Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management. Yvonne Nelson earns $4000 for a role in a movie. In 2005, she took part in the Ghana prestigious beauty pageant “Miss Ghana” but could not reach the crown. She started her acting career in 2000. In 2007 she rose to fame after starring as a lead character in the Ghanaian blockbuster movie “Princess Tyra” a movie that made her a global figure.
3. Juliet Ibrahim 
Making the number 3 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Juliet Ibrahim. She is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, singer, entrepreneur and a philanthropist. She was born on 3rd March 1986 in Accra, Ghana. She is the first child in a family of four children. She has two sisters and a brother. Juliet Ibrahim earns $4,500 for a role in a movie. After completing her primary school education in Lebanon, Juliet Ibrahim relocated to Ivory Coast for her secondary school education. After completing her secondary school education, she relocated back to Ghana and completed her tertiary education. She attended Ghana Institute of Languages, where she studied English, French and Spanish. She also studied Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations at the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
2. Jackie Appiah 
Making the number 2 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Jackie Appiah. She is a famous Ghanaian actress and a model. She is the last child in a family of five children. She was born on 5th December 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She hails from Kumasi in Ghana. She has acted in movies like Games People Play, Sun-city, The King is Mine, President Daughter, and many more. Jackie Appiah earns $4,900 for a role in a movie making her one of the highest paid actress in Ghana. In 2007, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2008, she won the Best Actress of the year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
1. Nadia Buari 
Making the number 1 on our list of the top 10 highest paid actresses in Ghana in 2024 is Nadia Buari. She is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, producer and a television personality. She was born on 21st November 1982 in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. She studied Performing Arts at the University of Ghana and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts. Nadia Buari earns $5000 for a role in a movie. In 2001, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the award in 2009. She started her acting career in 2000 and has starred in movies like Mummy’s Daughter, Chelsea, The King is Mine, The President’s Daughter, and many more. In 2013, she became an Ambassador of Tablet India Limited, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer company in India. Nadia Buari is currently the highest paid actress in Ghana in 2024.
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