Akosua BusiaActingDecember 30, 1966 (59 years old)GhanaPopularity: 1IMDbBiographyAkosua 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.Also Known AsAkosua Cyamana BusiaKnown For7.8ERKobe Ikabo7.5Knight RiderNurse5.7St. ElsewhereDebra Etting7.7The Twilight Zone(segment "Lost and Found")6.7Simon & Simon6.9Tears of the SunPatience7.7The Color PurpleNettie7.3CrossroadsWoman at Boardinghouse5.4A.D.Acte6.3Mad CityDiane6.0The Seventh SignPenny Washburn6.0Dead Man's WalkEmeraldaFilmographyMovies21TV Shows8AllCast19Crew2Browse All2000sAscension DayDirector6.9Tears of the SunPatience1990s5.8BelovedScreenplay6.3Mad CityDiane6.6RosewoodJewel3.8Ill Gotten GainsFey6.7New Jack CityCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)7.2Brother FutureCaroline1980s6.0The Seventh SignPenny Washburn6.3The George McKenna StoryCynthia Byers7.0SaxoPuppet9.0A Special FriendshipMary Bowser7.3CrossroadsWoman at Boardinghouse5.3Native SonBessie4.9Low BlowKarma7.7The Color PurpleNettie5.6Badge of the AssassinRuth4.7LouisianaIvy5.1The Final TerrorVanessa1970s5.8AshantiThe Senoufo Girl