Nana Ama McBrown Biography

Biography

Born as Felicity Ama Agyemang on 15 August 1973, but professionally recognized as Nana Ama McBrown, she is a prominent figure in the Ghanaian entertainment industry. McBrown has made a name for herself as an actress, TV presenter, and music writer. She first rose to fame through her role in the TV series “Tentacles” and later solidified her position in the industry with her performances in the Twi-language movies “Asoreba” and “Kumasi Yonko”. She has also hosted popular TV shows like “McBrown’s Kitchen” and “United Showbiz” on UTV.

Nana Ama McBrown
Full Name	Felicity Ama Agyemang
Born	August 15, 1973 (age 52)
Nationality	Ghanaian
Occupation	Actress
Relationship Status	Married
Education	Kwadaso L.A. J.H.S
Awards	TV Female Presenter Of The Year 2019–2020.
Organization	Ghana Movie Industry

Early Life and Education

• McBrown was born in Kumasi, Ghana, and experienced a challenging childhood due to her parents’ separation. She and her six siblings were taken in by Kofi McBrown and her aunt, Madam Betty Obiri Yeboah.
• Despite not being her biological mother, McBrown considers her aunt as her “real mother” and appreciates the nurturing environment she provided.
• McBrown’s educational journey includes attending St. Peter’s International Residential School, Minnesota International, and Central International. She later attended Kwadaso L.A. J.S.S but had to drop out before completing her Basic Education Certificate Exams. She eventually obtained a secretarial certificate from the College of Business.

Career

Acting

• McBrown’s acting journey began unexpectedly when she attended an audition by Miracle Films. Initially hired for costuming, she was later given the lead role, which marked the beginning of her acting career.
• Her debut movie, “That Day”, released in 2001, paved the way for her role in the TV series “Tentacles”. Her performance in “Asoreba” in 2007, alongside Agya Koo and Mercy Aseidu, further boosted her popularity.

Ambassadorial Deals

• McBrown has represented several brands, includ ing Royal Drinks and So Klin washing powder. She has also been appointed as an ambassador for the COVID-19 National Trust Fund and represents MacBerry biscuits and Hisense.

Television Host

• McBrown has showcased her versatility by hosting TV shows like “McBrown’s Kitchen” and “United Showbiz” on UTV. She later transitioned to hosting “Onua Showtime” on Onua TV, a subsidiary of Media General.

Personal Life

• McBrown’s personal life has been the subject of media attention, with speculations linking her to her co-star Omar Sheriff Captan and musician Okyeame Kwame. However, both relationships were denied by the parties involved.
• In 2007, McBrown was honored as the “Nkosuohemaa” (or ceremonial queen-mother of development) of Assin-Basiako near Assin-Fosu in the Assin North District of the Central Region, Ghana.
• McBrown married Maxwell Mawu Mensah in 2016, and the couple welcomed a daughter in February 2019.

Honors and Awards

• McBrown’s acting prowess has earned her numerous accolades, including Best English Actress, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Traditional movie, and Best Story at the 2011 Kumawood Awards.
• She was also recognized as the favorite Actress at the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards and bagged the Eurostar Best Dressed Female Celebrity on the red carpet at the same event.
• In 2020, she received the Radio and Television Personality Awards TV Female Entertainment Show Host Of The Year 2019–2020 and TV Female Presenter Of The Year 2019–2020.
• She was also honored as the Female Actor ofthe Year in the Entertainment Achievement Awards in March 2021.

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