Nana Ama McBrown

Nana Ama McBrown faced early challenges when her parents, Cecilia Agyenim Boateng and Kwabena Nkrumah, divorced during her childhood. With her father absent and her mother unable to care for her and her six siblings, McBrown and her siblings found a new home with her aunt, Madam Betty Obiri Yeboah, and her adoptive father, Kofi McBrown. Although her childhood was marked by difficulties, McBrown has always been grateful to her aunt for providing a stable and nurturing environment. 

Growing up in Kwadaso, Kumasi, McBrown attended several schools, including St. Peter's International Residential School, Minnesota International, and Central International. She faced obstacles along the way and eventually dropped out of Kwadaso L.A. J.S.S.

Nana Ama McBrown's journey in the entertainment industry began unexpectedly. Initially answering an auction call on the radio by Miracle Films to work as a costumer, fate had other plans for her. Impressed by her talent, the director, Samuel Nyamekye, believed that McBrown was better suited for a lead role, resulting in her debut movie, "That Day," which was released in 2001.

Her captivating performance in "That Day" opened doors for McBrown, leading to her involvement in the popular TV series "Tentacles." However, it was her role in the 2007 movie "Asoreba," alongside Agya Koo and Mercy Aseidu, that propelled her to household-name status in Ghana. Since then, she has consistently delivered outstanding performances, cementing her reputation as a versatile and skilled actress.

McBrown's commitment to social development is exemplified by her enthronement as the Nkosuohemaa (ceremonial queen-mother of development) of Assin-Basiako near Assin-Fosu in the Central Region of Ghana in 2007.

Throughout her career, Nana Ama McBrown has showcased her versatility and acting prowess through a wide range of films. Some of her notable works include "Nnipa ye bad," "Abro," "He Is Mine," "Madam Joan," "Nsem Pii," "Kumasi Yonko," "Odo Ntira," and "Love Comes Back." Whether portraying a vulnerable blind girl in "Asabea" or a strong-willed woman in "Fools Paradise," McBrown's performances resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression.

Nana Ama McBrown has received awards such as Best/English Actress, Best Actress in Leading Role, Best Traditional movie, and Best Story at the 2011 Kumawood Awards. The Ghana Movie Awards honored her with the Favorite Actress award in 2016, and she also received the Eurostar Best Dressed Female Celebrity on the red carpet at the same event. McBrown has continued to accumulate accolades, most recently winning the Golden Actress in a comedy movie for her role in "Side Chic Gang" at the Golden Movie Awards.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Nana Ama McBrown's personal life has also garnered attention. In 2016, she married her longtime boyfriend, Maxwell Mawu Mensah, and they welcomed a baby girl in February 2019 while in Canada.

In 2019, Nana Ama McBrown commenced her role as a show host on UTV, transitioning into her new job.

Nana Ama McBrown became a host on Onua TV in March 2023 upon joining the Media General family.

Nana Ama McBrown's numerous ambassadorial deals with brands like Royal Drinks, hicense, Tasty Tom, SoKlin Ghana, Amanela Children Haven, McBerry Biscuits, miLife miWay Insurance, UmB Bank, Santex, Cheezzy Pizza, GhIPSS, and Duffy's Ohemaa Feminine Mixture just to mention a few establish her as Ghana's most influential celebrity, earning her the title "Queen of Commercials."