By Eric Elezuo
Of the many notable and prolific actors that have graced the big screens across the world with enviable African heritage, is the extraordinary Ghana-born actress, who doubles as a film producer; the beautiful Selassie Ibrahim.
Born on May 19 a few years ago, Ibrahim is not only entertainment prone, she is a dotting mother, a loving wife and a thriving entrepreneur, who is the CEO of Smarttys Management and production, which specializes in talent management, corporate events, adverts, documentaries, movie and magazines production, public relations and consultancy services.
If versatility were a person, it would surely be called Selassie Ibrahim, for her ability to effortlessly combine acting with movie production, business consultancy, act of philanthropy and not forgetting management of her home front.
Selassie Ibrahim is educationally savvy, well read and a proud product of some of the best institutions in the world. She is an alumnus of the University of Ghana and the Cumbria University, England, where she obtained Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Media and Communication respectively.
Additionally, she has also featured in movies like Without Bounds, Love Shenanigans, Graduation, City Crime, I Hate You Too, Meet the Jacobs, 40 Looks Good on You, where she featured alongside Freddie Leonard, Uche Jombo, John Dumelo, Shafy Bello and Roselyn Ngissah, and a whole lot more.
The much talked about movie, 40 Looks Good on You, centres on five best friends; Yaaba, Stacy, Mawusi, Ruth and Araaba, who made a pact to succeed in life before they hit the age of 40 amid twist and turns. It is worthy of note that she won the Best Producer with the film.
With her solid experience in the film industry, Selassie founded the REGAL FILM FESTIVAL and AWARDS (REFFA), a platform for recognizing both up and coming and established talents in the entertainment business. She also runs Selpharma, a pharmaceutical company, as the Chief Executive Officer while also heading a multifaceted consultancy firm, known as DEBO CONSULT.
“Selassie is an astute business consultant renowned for her vast experience and expertise across multiple high-impact industries, including, communication, public relations, marketing, pharmaceutical supplies and other merchandise.
“With a keen strategic mind and a deep understanding of diverse market dynamics. Selassie Ibrahim has become a trusted advisor to many leading corporations and startups alike in Africa and beyond. She has the ability to prioritize tasks, Manage projects and meet deadline,” a stakeholder in the industry, who craved anonymity told The Boss
With so much to show the world, she operates a YouTube channel “Selassie Ibrahim TV”, where her creative works including movies are showcased. She has effectively managed her time in the industry for the greater good, collaborated effectively with stakeholders and proved to be a worthy team player at every point in time, her shimmering cloud of glory notwithstanding.
A creative thinker and problem solving specialist, Selassie Ibrahim has a splendid connectivity within the West Africa sub-region, and that has made a known name in Awards and grant. Some of them are;
Ghana Movie Awards – 2015
Best supporting Actress – shackles
Ghana Movie Award 2019
Best African collaboration
Ghana women’s Award – 2019
Outstanding Woman In Film
Ghana Actors & Entertainers Awards – 2020
Best Film – Entrapped
Ghana Actors & Entertainers Awards – 2020
Best Producer – 40 LOOKS GOOD ON YOU
Ghana Actors & Entertainers Awards – 2020
Best Actress – MEET THE JACOBS
Creative & Business Award – 2021
Special Honoree
Nollywood TV Award – – 2022
Best TV series Actress – Entrapped
Selassie Ibrahim is married to her heartthrob, Ibrahim Adam, who is a former minister with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), in Ghana, and the couple are blessed with two children; a son and a daughter.
The A-list actress has been on a mission of empathy, professionalism, discovery and rewards of talents as well as raising the bar in entertainment, pharmaceutical, marketing, management, public relations and creativity among many others, and has been a great success.
Selassie Ibrahim is still on a mission to do more positives for humanity.
Congratulations ma’am!
