Jackie Appiah Wins Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards
Renowned Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has garnered yet another prestigious accolade, securing the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards for her exceptional performance in “Red Carpet.” Directed by Frank Rajah Arase and produced by Samis Media, this esteemed film boasts an all-star cast, including Grace Omaboe, Selly Galley, and Adjetey Annan.
This triumph marks Appiah’s third AMAA win, having previously received Best Supporting Actress in 2007 and Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2010. Her impressive repertoire includes numerous awards, such as Best Actress at the 2010 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the Ghana Movie Awards, and Pan African Actress of the Year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards in 2011.
With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Appiah has solidified her position as a leading actress in West African cinema. Born in Canada, she relocated to Ghana at age 10 and commenced her acting journey in the late 1990s, gracing Ghanaian television shows and films. Her breakthrough role in “Princess Tyra” (2007) catapulted her to widespread recognition.
Appiah’s accolades extend beyond AMAA awards, including the Glitz Africa Honors Excellence in Creative Art Award at the Ghana Women of the Year Honors in 2023. As a multifaceted talent, she has ventured into movie production, fashion modeling, and humanitarian work, supporting education and healthcare initiatives in Ghana.
Appiah’s enduring success has cemented her status as a beloved and influential figure in the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries, celebrated for her remarkable talent, captivating beauty, and philanthropic endeavors.
