Ama K. Abebrese
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Records
Abebrese's career is marked by several notable achievements. Her AMAA win in 2011 was a landmark for Ghanaian cinema, and she has since been part of projects that pushed boundaries. Azali became Ghana's first-ever submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, a historic first. Her work on The Burial of Kojo earned a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and she has been recognized as one of Africa's top actors by FilmContacts.com. In 2024, her appointment as IOM Goodwill Ambassador highlighted her influence beyond entertainment.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Goodwill Ambassador for IOM Ghana
Appointed as a UN Goodwill Ambassador to support migration-related causes in Ghana.
Ghana's Power Influencers
Listed among influential figures in Ghana.
Africa's Top 20 Actors and Actresses
Recognized as one of the top actors on the continent.
Rankings & Lists
Historical Popularity Index among Ghanaian actors
Records & Feats
First Ghanaian film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Her film 'Azali' made history as Ghana's first-ever submission for the Oscars.