Ghanaian actors and actresses have built careers from Accra to Hollywood. The industry that produced Idris Elba and Michaela Coel at one end, and Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel in its heartland at the other, is one of Africa's most creative. This is where the earnings land.
The ranking
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Born in London to a Ghanaian father, Elba is one of the most recognisable actors in the world, known for The Wire, Luther and Beasts of No Nation, and more recently a run as a Bond villain. He has also built a parallel career as a DJ and music producer. Read full profile →
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Ghana's most bankable actress, with hundreds of roles spanning Ghanaian and Nigerian cinema. A Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress winner who has maintained her position at the summit of the industry for two decades. Read full profile →
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Actress, producer and activist who founded Rella Entertainment and produced multiple successful films. Her outspoken commentary on politics, relationships and public life has made her one of the most followed voices in the country. Read full profile →
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Creator of Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, the BAFTA and Emmy-winning writer-director of Ghanaian heritage who redefined what a Black creator could achieve in British television. The first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series. Read full profile →
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Actress of Ghanaian and Lebanese heritage who has starred in over 60 films. An author, brand ambassador and one of the most widely travelled faces in West African cinema. Read full profile →
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London-born actress of Ghanaian descent, best known for playing Martha Jones in Doctor Who. She has since built a solid international career in Sense8 and New Amsterdam. Read full profile →
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One of Ghana's most versatile entertainers, actress, television host and comedian. A Kumawood legend who made the jump into mainstream television presenting seamlessly, reaching audiences across every part of the country. Read full profile →
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The Ghanaian-Liberian actor who became one of Nollywood's most bankable male leads in the 2000s. Known for the quiet intensity he brings to dramatic roles, he has appeared in over 200 films. Read full profile →
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Actor turned politician who won the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat in parliament. His film work spanning Ghana and Nollywood made him a household name long before he entered public service. Read full profile →
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The suave Ghanaian screen star whose performances in high-profile Nollywood productions earned him a Best Actor award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, one of the most decorated actors the country has produced. Read full profile →
How these figures are estimated
The net-worth figures above are estimates compiled from publicly available records and reputable reporting.
Celebrity finances are rarely disclosed in full, so treat every number as approximate. They shift as new endorsements, releases and business ventures come to light, and we update the data regularly.
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