Henrietta Mbawah (c. 1988 – 17 February 2023) was a Sierra Leonean actress, filmmaker and social activist.[1][2] She was best known as the director of critically acclaimed short film Jattu and role of 'Journalist' in short film Ebola Checkpoint.[3][4]
Henrietta Mbawah | |
|---|---|
 Mbawah in 2018 | |
| Born | c. 1988 Sierra Leone |
| Died | (aged 34) |
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean |
| Other names | Etta 1 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, TV Host, director, social activist |
| Years active | 2000–2023 |
Life and career edit
Initially, Mbawah started to act in television serials with minor and uncredited roles. In 2016, she made the short film Jattu. The film rotates around a girl called Jattu, who survived Ebola outbreak in Africa. Later in the same year, she appeared in the short film Ebola Checkpoint where she played the role 'Journalist'.[5] She was also the Chief Executive Officer of the Manor River Entertainment Company.[6] In 2019, she won Sister's Choice Award due to her involvement for the women empowerment in Sierra Leone.[7]
Mbawah died on 17 February 2023, at the age of 34.[8]
Partial filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ebola Checkpoint | Director | Short film | |
| 2016 | Jattu | Actress: Journalist | Short film |
References edit
- ^ "Henrietta Mbawah". Pinnacle Tech. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Sierra Leone: Youth Ministry partners with filmmaker to fight against drug abuse". politicosl. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Jattu". Welt Filme. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Sierra Leone News: Desmond Finney Wins Performing Artist of the Year". medium. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Henrietta Mbawa Denies Receiving Ebola Money From President Koroma". sierraexpressmedia. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "MRU queen uses platform to bring awareness on SGBV". AnalystLiberia. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Henrietta Wins Sister's Choice Award 2019". afroclef. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ Bangura, Bernice (17 February 2023). "Sierra Leonean Actress, Henrietta Mbawah is Dead". Sierra Loaded. Retrieved 18 February 2023.