Akosua Busia

About The Author

Akosua Gyamama Busia is a Ghanaian actress, film director, author and songwriter who lives in the United Kingdom. She is best known for her role as Nettie Harris in the 1985 film The Color Purple alongside Whoopi Goldberg.

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Books by Akosua Busia

The Seasons of Beento Blackbird

By Akosua Busia

From Simon & Schuster, The Seasons of Beento Blackbird is Akosua Busia's novel about love and heritage, perfect for any lover of fiction.

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