Nadia Buari, born November 21, 1982, in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, stands out as one of Ghana’s most celebrated actresses with a thriving career that crosses the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industries. Daughter of a Ghanaian father, Sidiku Buari, and a Ghanaian mother, Hajia Buari (a well-known beautician), Nadia’s early life was nurtured with family values and a passion for the arts.
Educated at Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School, Nadia later attended the University of Ghana, Legon, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Performing Arts. During her university days, she was active in drama and dance, paving the way for her professional career in acting.
Nadia’s acting journey began with her breakthrough role in the TV series Games People Play (2005) and the film Mummy’s Daughter, but her iconic role as “Beyonce” in Beyonce: The President’s Daughter solidified her place in Ghanaian cinema. In 2008, she successfully penetrated Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, starring alongside top actors such as Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Jim Iyke in popular films like Beyonce & Rihanna, Behind a Smile, and Single and Married. Nadia has starred in over 40 films and earned two nominations for Best Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, while winning the Pan African Actress award at the 2013 Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
On the personal front, Nadia is a mother of four children, including twins born in 2015. While she keeps much of her private life shielded, she has confirmed in interviews her marriage to fiancé Jim Iyke and her role as a devoted mother. Nadia credits her supportive family for helping her balance motherhood and her demanding career.
Beyond acting, Nadia is a successful entrepreneur. She runs multiple business ventures, including NSB Productions, a film production, promotion, and distribution company founded in 2014; NSB Investments, a real estate firm established in 2005; Resolution Security Limited, a security services provider; and Nadia’s Baby Diapers, a manufacturing company launched in 2015 that manufactures one of Ghana’s top baby diaper brands. These ventures contribute significantly to her wealth and presence in Ghanaian business circles.
Nadia Buari’s net worth is estimated at around $1.6 million as of 2024, with an annual income estimated in the range of $150,000 to $200,000. Her earnings come from acting, endorsement deals, and her diversified business interests, underpinning her status as a multi-talented public figure and businesswoman.
Her enduring popularity stems from her versatility on screen, entrepreneurial spirit, and graceful balancing of family life with professional ambition, making Nadia Buari a respected icon in both Ghanaian and Nigerian entertainment.
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