Victoria Lebene Osafo-Nkansah (born July 30, 1989), also known as Victoria Lebene, is a Ghanaian actress, journalist[1] and entrepreneur.[2][3][4]

Victoria Lebene Osafo-Nkansah
Victoria at 3 Music Awards
Born (1989-07-30) 30 July 1989 (age 34)
Occupation(s)Actress, Entrepreneur
Years active2012–present
PartnerEugene Osafo-Nkansah

Early life and education

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Lebene was born in Accra and attended Zenith University College, where she studied human resource management. She later attended the African University College of Communications, where she acquired a bachelor's degree in development communications.[5][6]

Career

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Lebene made her acting debut in 2012, when she was featured in the Ghanaian film series Ultimate Story. She has gone on to play roles in Miser, A Sting In a Tale, Jackie Goes to School, Broken Mirror, Accra Girls, Honey Moon, Bitter Sweet Wine, Babaani, and Ramadan.[7]

She has worked in journalism and news production at GHOne TV. She hosted the Golden Movie Awards Red carpet in 2019,[8] and was one of the red carpet hosts at the 3Music Awards 2022.[9]

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2017 2017 Golden Movie Awards Golden Short Film of the Year Award Bitter Sweet Wine[10] Won
2018 Scream Awards Breakout Actor of the Year Breakout Actor of the Year[11] Won
2018 C-Baze Awards Student Favorite Actress of the Year Student Favorite Actress of the Year[12] Won

Filmography

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  • Deadly Deals
  • Ghana Single Ladies
  • Jackie Goes to School
  • Broken Mirror
  • The Honeymoon Trip
  • Baabani
  • My name is Ramadan
  • Bitter Sweet Wine
  • Freedom and Justice

Personal life

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Victoria is married[13] to Ghanaian entertainment journalist Eugene Osafo-Nkansah[14] and they have two children.[15][16][17][18][19] Her father is S.P Victor Mekpeh, who is a retired chief superintendent officer of Ghana Prisons Service.[20]

Philanthropy

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In July 2017, Victoria with some of her friends presented raw and processed food items, beverages, clothes, toiletries and bottled water to the Dzorwulu Special Home in Accra.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Actress Victoria Lebene Mepka And Husband Welcome Their First Baby". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  2. ^ "Victoria Lebene addresses claims she dated Kofi Adjorlolo". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  3. ^ "Victoria Lebene Appointed United Nations Youth Ghana Secretary-General". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  4. ^ "Actress Victoria Lebene reveals more about her break up with Kofi Adjorlolo". GhanaWeb. 2017-05-25. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  5. ^ "Photos: Victoria 'Nkonkonsa' Lebene gets a Bachelor's Degree from AUCC". Pulse Ghana. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  6. ^ "Celebs who went back to school after getting famous". GhanaWeb. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  7. ^ "Actress Victoria Lebene Gives Back To Her Fans". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  8. ^ Cecilia, Diesob A. K.; Writer, Staff (2019-08-14). "This Year's Golden Movie Awards Red Carpet Hosts Divas Unveiled: Madam Mimi Andani-Micheals Announces". AfricaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  9. ^ "3Music Awards 2022: Full List of winners". 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  10. ^ digital_yfmadmin (2017-07-23). "Golden Movie Awards 2017: Full list of winners". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  11. ^ "Young Ghanaian Actress Victoria Lebene wins two awards". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  12. ^ "Victoria Lebene wins awards in just 4 days". Pulse Ghana. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  13. ^ "Photos: Victoria Lebene, Eugene Osafo Nkansah tie the knot". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  14. ^ Afful, Aba (2020-06-11). "Peace FM's Eugene Nkansah & Lebene celebrate 1st marriage anniversary". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  15. ^ Arthur, Portia (2023-01-20). "Heavily pregnant Victoria Lebene stuns in white dress as she flaunts smooth skin". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  16. ^ "Beautiful photos from Victoria Lebene and Eugene's baby christening". Pulse Ghana. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  17. ^ "Photos from blogger Eugene Osafo-Nkansah and actress Victoria Lebene's wedding". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  18. ^ "VIDEO: Ghanaian blogger Eugene Nkansah weds Victoria Lebene at the beach". Pulse Ghana. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  19. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Actress Victoria Lebene Mepka And Husband Welcome Their First Baby". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  20. ^ Arthur, Portia (2017-07-21). "If you want to do nudes, be classy". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  21. ^ Ntumy, Elorm Kojo (29 July 2017). "Victoria Lebene and friends donate to Dzorwulu Special Home". Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
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