Known for her talent, adaptability, and candor regarding social and political issues, Lydia Forson is a Ghanaian actor, writer, and producer. She was raised in many Ghanaian towns, including Accra and Cape Coast. She was born on October 24, 1984, in Mankessim, Ghana.
Education
Forson graduated with a degree in English Language and Information Studies from the University of Ghana. She became interested in acting during her time in college and took part in a number of theater plays. Later, she attempted an acting career, beginning with bit parts in TV shows like “Hotel St. James” and “Different Shades of Blue.”
Movie Career
Forson gained notoriety in 2009 thanks to his role in the popular Ghanaian film “The Perfect Picture.” She received praise for her work in the film as well as a number of honors, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Forson has since appeared in a number of additional films, including “Phone Swap,” “Keteke,” “A Sting in a Tale,” and “Sidechic Gang.” In addition, she has written and produced a number of films, including “A Letter from Adam” and “Keteke.”
Activism
Forson is renowned for her activism and support of social and political causes in addition to her acting profession. She has advocated for causes like women’s rights, gender equality, and the necessity of improved governance in Ghana.
To stop sexual harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry and elsewhere, Forson has been an outspoken supporter of the #MeToo campaign.
Forson has won numerous accolades for her activism and services to Ghana’s entertainment sector, including the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2020.
A multi-talented actress, writer, and producer from Ghana, Lydia Forson is well-known both within and outside of the country’s entertainment sector.
She has inspired many young people, especially women, to pursue their aspirations and make a difference in the world because of her talent, adaptability, and outspokenness.