Adwoa Smart

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Adwoa Smart
Born
Belinda Naa Ode Oku

(1970-10-05) October 5, 1970 (age 55)
Abossey Okai, Accra, Ghana
Other namesAdwoa Smart
OccupationActress
Years active1980s–present
Known forObra, Efiewura, Yaa Asantewaa, Money Bag, Father and Son

Adwoa Smart (born Belinda Naa Ode Oku on 5 October 1970) is a Ghanaian actress known for her roles in television dramas and films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. [1] [2] She gained attention for her work on the television series Obra and has appeared in other Ghanaian productions such as Efiewura. [3]

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Early life and education

Adwoa Smart was born Belinda Naa Ode Oku in Abossey Okai, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. During her early years, she faced challenges in formal education due to social stigma attached to her small stature. [4] [5] Before entering the acting profession, she worked as a market trader at Kaneshie Market in Accra [6] . Her talents in dancing and performance were noticed by actress Grace Omaboe, who became her mentor and helped her transition into acting [7]

Career

Adwoa Smart began as a cast member of the Ghanaian television drama Obra , which aired on the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s GTV [8] [9] . She subsequently appeared in the long-running TV sitcom Efiewura. [10] [11] Smart has also featured in several Ghanaian films, including Matters of the Heart (1993) and Black Star (2006) [12] [13] .

Personal life

Adwoa Smart has spoken publicly about the challenges she faced due to her stature and the impact of bullying on her childhood and education. [14] [15] In interviews, she has also discussed her views on relationships and personal life [16]

Filmography

References

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  8. "Upside Down: Teasing forced me to drop out of school - Adwoa Smart". 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  9. Ansah, Peter (2025-08-02). "Kwaku Manu Gifts Adwoa Smart Land, Targets to Build A Home For Her in Four Months - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  10. Teye, Abigail (2025-01-17). "Dating is not part of my plans, says Adwoa Smart". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  11. "VIDEO: Adwoa Smart celebrates 50th birthday in the US". Graphic Online. 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  12. "Meet The Amazing Adwoa Smart | News Ghana". https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ . 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2026-01-06.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  13. "Adwoa Smart celebrates 50th birthday". 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  14. "Bullying forced me to drop out of school - Adwoa Smart". Pulse Ghana. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  15. "Bullying forced me to drop out of school - Adwoa Smart". Live Ghana TV. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  16. "I've dated 999 men - Adwoa Smart". GhanaWeb. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  17. "Adwoa Smart". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-06-29.