Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress, model, and businesswoman widely regarded as one of West Africa’s most iconic and versatile film stars.
With a career spanning both Ghana’s “Ghallywood” and Nigeria’s Nollywood film industries, Buari has become a beloved figure across the region, known for her memorable romantic film roles and successful business ventures.
This biography covers her early life, education, career, family, and net worth.
Profile
| Full Name | Nadia Buari |
| Born | November 21, 1982 |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Birthplace | Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Producer, Businesswoman, Philanthropist |
| Ethnicity | Lebanese-Ghanaian heritage |
| Education | Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School; University of Ghana, Legon (BFA, Fine Arts) |
| Parents | Father – Lebanese businessman; Mother – Ghanaian |
| Siblings | Five siblings, including musician Jeed Rogers |
| Children | Four children, including twin daughters |
| Known For | Beyonce & Rihanna, Mummy’s Daughter, Beyonce: The President’s Daughter, The Diary of Imogene Brown |
Early Life
Nadia Buari was born on November 21, 1982, in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother, giving her a distinctive multicultural heritage that would later contribute to her recognizable look on screen. Growing up in Sekondi-Takoradi, she developed a passion for the arts from a young age, showing particular interest in dancing and acting. She is one of six children, with siblings including Malik Buari, Shaida Buari, Jeed Rogers, Jameel Buari, and Ayshay Buari; her brother Jeed Rogers went on to become a well-known musician in his own right.
Education
Buari attended Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School for her high school education. She went on to study at the University of Ghana, Legon, where she pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. During her university years, she was highly active in drama and dance clubs, participating in various theater productions that helped hone her performance skills and laid the groundwork for her future acting career.
Career
Nadia Buari’s acting career began in late 2005 with her debut on Ghanaian national television in the series Games People Play, a performance that earned her a Best Actress award nomination. Her first major film role came in Mummy’s Daughter, after which she starred in Beyonce: The President’s Daughter, playing the character “Beyonce”, a role that became her major breakthrough in West African cinema.
Around 2008, Buari expanded into Nollywood, Nigeria’s massive film industry, achieving her Nollywood breakthrough in the film Beyonce & Rihanna, in which she reprised her role as Beyonce alongside acclaimed Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, who played Rihanna. The film became a massive hit across both Ghanaian and Nigerian audiences, cementing Buari’s status as a leading actress in the region. She went on to appear in more than 40 films throughout her career, including Behind a Smile, Hot Romance, Beauty and the Beast, Rough Rider, Single and Married, and Holding Hope, several of which co-starred Nollywood actor Jim Iyke, with whom she developed a notable on-screen chemistry.
In 2013, Buari produced and starred in her own film, The Diary of Imogene Brown, marking a significant step into film production. The movie earned her a special recognition award at the 2014 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Accra, Ghana. That same year, she won the Pan African Actress award at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) in New York City and became a brand ambassador for Tablet India Limited (TIL). In 2023, she co-starred alongside Ghanaian Kumawood actress and television personality Nana Ama McBrown in the film Coming Africa: Welcome to Ghana.
Beyond acting, Nadia Buari has built a successful business portfolio, founding Resolution Security Limited (RSL) in 2005, a security services company protecting banks, corporations, and residences across Ghana. She also owns NBS Productions and a baby diaper manufacturing company, reflecting her broader ambitions as an entrepreneur and investor beyond the entertainment industry.
Awards & Nominations
- Best Actress Award nomination, for Games People Play (2005)
- Two Africa Movie Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2007 and 2009)
- Pan African Actress Award, Nigerian Entertainment Awards, New York City (2013)
- Special Recognition Award, African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (2014), for The Diary of Imogene Brown
Social Media
Nadia Buari maintains a strong social media presence with millions of followers across platforms including Instagram and Facebook, where she shares updates on her career, family life, and business ventures, and uses her platform to promote positivity among her fans.
Personal Life
Nadia Buari has kept much of her personal and romantic life private throughout her career. She was romantically linked to Nollywood actor Jim Iyke beginning around January 2014, with reports suggesting he proposed to her in March of that year, though the couple never married. She was also previously rumored to be dating Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien, though these rumors were dispelled. Buari has four children, including twin daughters from a previous relationship, and is known to guard details about her family and marital status closely, despite her high public profile.
Net Worth
Nadia Buari’s net worth has not been officially disclosed, but as a decades-long leading actress with a substantial film catalog, alongside her diversified business interests spanning security services, production, and manufacturing, she is regarded as one of the wealthier and most financially independent actresses in West African cinema.
Filmography
- Games People Play (2005, TV series)
- Mummy’s Daughter
- Beyonce: The President’s Daughter
- Beyonce & Rihanna (2008) as Beyonce
- Behind a Smile
- Hot Romance
- Beauty and the Beast
- Rough Rider
- Single and Married
- Holding Hope
- The Diary of Imogene Brown (2013, also producer)
- Coming Africa: Welcome to Ghana (2023)
FAQs
Who is Nadia Buari?
Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress and businesswoman best known for her leading roles in both Ghanaian and Nigerian films, including Beyonce & Rihanna.
How old is Nadia Buari?
She was born on November 21, 1982, making her 43 years old as of 2026.
What is Nadia Buari’s ethnic background?
She was born to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother.
Is Nadia Buari married?
She keeps her marital status largely private and has not publicly confirmed a marriage, though she has four children, including twin daughters.
What businesses does Nadia Buari own?
She owns Resolution Security Limited, NBS Productions, and a baby diaper manufacturing company.
Conclusion
From a young girl with a passion for dance and drama in Sekondi-Takoradi to one of West Africa’s most celebrated film actresses, Nadia Buari has built a career defined by talent, versatility, and business savvy.
With her extensive filmography, entrepreneurial ventures, and enduring popularity across Ghana and Nigeria, Nadia Buari remains one of the most respected and beloved figures in West African entertainment.