Nana Ama McBrown
- Real name: Felicity Ama Agyemang
- Birthday: 15 August 1973
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Star sign: Leo
- Occupation: Actress, TV presenter
- Height: 5’6” or 1.67 m
Who is Nana Ama McBrown?
Nana Ama McBrown is a Ghanaian actress, TV presenter and producer. She was born on August 15, 1973, in Kumasi, Ghana. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as one of Ghana's most beloved and respected entertainers.
Career Timeline
Nana Ama McBrown started her acting career in the late 1990s. She has since starred in over 100 movies and TV series.
Nana Ama McBrown has also ventured into television hosting, captivating audiences with her engaging personality. Throughout her career, McBrown has worked with several TV channels, bringing her talent and charm to the small screen. Notable TV channels she has been associated with include Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), TV3 Ghana, and UTV Ghana.
McBrown has hosted several shows on different channels, such as McBrown's Kitchen, United Showbiz, and Nsem Pii. In 2023, she made a big move from UTV to Media General, where she joined Onua TV as the host of the morning show Onua Maakye.
According to some reports, she left UTV because she did not have a contract with them and she wanted to try something new. She also said that she prayed about her decision and felt relieved and happy to join Media General.
Top 10 Nana Ama McBrown Movies
- "That Day" - 2003 - Character: Ama
- "Asoreba" - 2006 - Character: Esi
- "Nnipa Ye Bad" - 2008 - Character: Abigail
- "Wo Nyame Som Mpo Ni" - 2011 - Character: Efia
- "Madam Joan" - 2013 - Character: Joan
- "Side Chic Gang" - 2017 - Character: Nina
- "Aloevera" - 2018 - Character: Serwaa
- "Kumasi Yonko" - 2019 - Character: Esi
- "The New Adabraka" - 2020 - Character: Auntie Linda
- "Borga" - 2021 - Character: Auntie Grace
Family
Nana Ama McBrown is married to Maxwell Mawu Mensah, a businessman.
The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony on August 5, 2016.
McBrown gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Maxin Mawushi Mensah (known as Baby Maxin), on February 21, 2019.
The actress has also adopted 5 children. Some of them are from her sister’s children and that of her husband Mr. Maxwell Mensah who he had with other women before they married. Her adopted daughter Adepa celebrated her second birthday recently.
Awards
Nana Ama McBrown has won many awards for her outstanding performances and contributions to the entertainment industry. Some of her awards include:
Best English Actress, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Traditional movie, and Best Story at the 2011 Kumawood Awards.
Favorite Actress and the European Best Dressed Female Celebrity on the red carpet at the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards.
Outstanding Female Media Personality at the Ghana Women Awards 2020.
Best TV Personality at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2022.
Philanthropy
Nana Ama McBrown is not only a talented actress and TV host, but also a generous and compassionate person. She has been involved in many philanthropic activities, such as:
Donating items and cash to orphanages, hospitals, schools, and prisons.
Supporting the fight against breast cancer by creating awareness and raising funds for the cause.
Empowering women and girls by mentoring them and giving them skills training.
Advocating for gender equality and women's rights.
Promoting environmental protection and sanitation by participating in clean-up campaigns and planting trees.
