Buari was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother. She attended Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School[3] and then studied performing arts at the University of Ghana, graduating with a BFA degree.[4][5] Throughout her time at the University of Ghana, she was actively involved in drama and dance clubs.[6]
Buari premiered on Ghanaian national television with the TV series Games People Play in late 2005.[7] Her first major film was Mummy's Daughter, after which, she starred in Beyonce: The President's Daughter. Her role as "Beyonce" was her major breakthrough. Her movie career began with her playing a role in the TV series Games People Play in 2005, which she got nominated for best actress.[8] She has starred in more than 20 movies.[9] In 2013, she came out with her own movie called The Diary of Imogene Brown.[10]
Nollywood breakthrough and successEdit
Buari moved from Ghanaian films to Nollywood films around the year 2008. Her breakthrough role in Nollywood was in the film Beyonce & Rihanna as Beyonce alongside Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde who played Rihanna. The film became very popular to both Ghanaian and Nigerian audience.[11] Her other notable Nollywood films include Rough Rider, Beauty and the Beast, Holding Hope and Single and Married.
She is also known for co-starring in films with Nollywood actor Jim Iyke, which has also received attention. Films include the Beyonce & Rihanna film series, Hot Romance and Behind a Smile.[12][13]
In 2013, she won the Pan African Actress award at the annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) in New York City.[14]
Other workEdit
Buari became an ambassador at Tablet India Limited (TIL) in 2013.[15]
In 2019, Buari revealed in an interview that she is married and has four children.[16]
In 2014, Buari was awarded the Special Recognition Award at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[17]
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