Joselyn Dumas
Ghanaian television host and actress
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Joselyn Dumas (/ˌdʒɔːsəlɪn ˈdʊmɑː/; born 31 August 1980)[1] is a Ghanaian television host and actress.[2] In 2014, she starred in A Northern Affair, a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.[3]
31 August 1980
- Actress
- television host
Joselyn Dumas | |
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Dumas at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | Joselyn Canfor Dumas 31 August 1980 Ghana |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
Dumas was born in Ghana and spent most of her early childhood in Accra. She had her basic education at Morning Star School and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School, where she was elected as the entertainment prefect.[4] Dumas furthered her studies in the United States, where she earned a degree in administrative law.[5]
She worked as a paralegal before relocating to Ghana to pursue a career as a television personality.[6]
Media career
Television
Dumas made her television appearance as the host of Charter House's Rhythm, an entertainment show, where she interviewed many celebrities.[1] She was recruited by ViaSat 1 to host their first in-house flagship talk show, The One Show,[7] which aired from 2010 to 2014. She was the host of the television talk show At Home with Joselyn Dumas, which aired across Africa and parts of Europe.[8]
Dumas is the founder and CEO of Virgo Sun Company Limited, a production company that co-produced the film, Love or Something Like That, endorsed by UNAIDS.[9] She produced V Republic, a television series by Sparrow Productions, with executive production by Virgo Sun..[9]
Film
Dumas' performance in The Perfect Pictures led to further film roles.[10] Two years later, she appeared in Shirley Frimpong-Manso's film series Adam's Apples.[11] Her portrayal of Jennifer Adams in Adams Apples earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Lead Role, alongside Hollywood actress Kimberly Elise, at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.[12] Since entering the acting scene in Ghana, Dumas has appeared in films and television series such as Love or Something Like That, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture, A Northern Affair and Lekki Wives.[4] She has starred alongside other African actors, including John Dumelo, Majid Michel and OC Ukeje.[10]
Dumas co-hosted the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa with Ayo Makun, held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on 2 June 2018.[13]
Music
Dumas featured as the bride in the music video for Lynxxx's song "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid.[14]
Philanthropy and other ventures
Dumas established the Joselyn Canfor-Dumas Foundation (JCDF) to support vulnerable children in Ghana.[4][9] The JCDF undertook a project focused on autism.[15][16][17]
Dumas co-produced the Miss Malaika Ghana beauty pageant from 2008 to 2010.[18][19] She has served as a brand ambassador for Range Rover Evoque Ghana and Jobberman Ghana, a job advertisement company.[20][21][22][23] In 2025, Dumas and media personality Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi were named brand ambassadors for GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board. [24]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2009 | Perfect Picture | Cameo Role | |
| 2009 | A Sting in a Tale | Esi | |
| 2011 | Adams Apples | Jennifer Adams | Drama |
| 2011 | Bed of Roses | Medical Doctor | |
| 2012 | Peep | Detective | |
| 2014 | A Northern Affair[22] | Esaba | Romantic film |
| Lekki Wives (season 2)[22] | Aisha | ||
| Love or Something Like That | Dr. Kwaaley Mettle | Drama | |
| V Republic | Mansa | TV series | |
| 2015 | Silver Rain[28][29][30] | Adjoa | Drama |
| Cartel the Genesis | Agent Naana | Action film | |
| 2016 | Shampaign | Naana Akua Quansah | TV series |
| 2017 | Potato Potahto[31][32] | Lulu | Comedy film |
| John and John | |||
| 2019 | Cold Feet | Omoye | Drama |
| Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[33][34] | Flora Gaisie | Comedy / romance | |
| Tenants of the House | Hon. Elizabeth | ||
| 2021 | Chasing Lullaby | Comedy drama | |
| 2022 | Glamour Girls[35] | Jemma | Drama |
| Flawsome | TV series | ||
| 2023 | Madam | Lankai Morgan | TV series |
Awards and recognitions
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| Wins | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nominations | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2012 | Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) | Best Entertainment Host of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) |
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Nominated |
| 2013 | 4syte TV | Hottest Ghanaian Celebrity | Won |
| 2013 | Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards |
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Won |
| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2014 | All Africa Media Networks | Outstanding Personality in Creative Entrepreneurship | Won |
| 2014 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Won |
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) | Best Actress in a Drama | Nominated |
| 2015 | GN Bank Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | Blog Ghana Awards | Best Instagram Page | Won |
| 2016 | Golden Movie Awards | Best Actress, TV Series Shampaign | Won |
| 2016 | Ghana Make-Up Awards | Most Glamorous Celebrity | Won |
| 2016 | Shortlisted | Among Africa's Top 3 Women in Entertainment | Won |
| 2018 | IARA UK | Best Actress | Won |