She was a trailblazer and cultural icon – Bawumia mourns Grace Nortey
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid tribute to veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, describing her as a trailblazer and an influential figure in Ghana’s creative arts industry. Dr Bawumia said the late actress had a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, entertaining generations of Ghanaians while inspiring young […]
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has mourned the passing of Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, describing her as a trailblazer and influential figure in the country's creative arts industry. In a Facebook tribute, Dr Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, expressed their condolences to Nortey's family, friends, and colleagues, praising her remarkable five-decade-long career that entertained generations of Ghanaians and inspired young women in the creative arts.
Nortey, who passed away at the age of 89 on August 26, 2026, became one of the most recognisable faces in Ghanaian theatre, television, and film, known for her commanding performances as strong-willed and determined women. Among her notable works were Obra, Osofo Dadzie, Nana Akoto, Escape to Love, Ties That Bind, Sinking Sands, and her role as Grandma in the internationally acclaimed film Beasts of No Nation.
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