Joselyn Dumas

Joselyn Dumas

Joselyn Canfor Dumas

Actor

actor, entrepreneur, television presenter · Ghana · 45 years old

Biography

Joselyn Dumas (; born 31 August 1980) is a Ghanaian television host and actress. In 2014, she starred in A Northern Affair, a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Early life and education

Dumas was born in Ghana and spent most of her early childhood in Accra. She had her basic education at Morning Star School and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School, where she was elected as the entertainment prefect. Dumas furthered her studies in the United States, where she earned a degree in administrative law. She worked as a paralegal before relocating to Ghana to pursue a career as a television personality.

Media career

Television

Dumas made her television appearance as the host of Charter House's Rhythm, an entertainment show, where she interviewed many celebrities. She was recruited by ViaSat 1 to host their first in-house flagship talk show, The One Show, which aired from 2010 to 2014. She was the host of the television talk show At Home with Joselyn Dumas, which aired across Africa and parts of Europe. Dumas is the founder and CEO of Virgo Sun Company Limited, a production company that co-produced the film, Love or Something Like That, endorsed by UNAIDS. She produced V Republic, a television series by Sparrow Productions, with executive production by Virgo Sun..

Film

Dumas' performance in The Perfect Pictures led to further film roles. Two years later, she appeared in Shirley Frimpong-Manso's film series Adam's Apples. Her portrayal of Jennifer Adams in Adams Apples earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Lead Role, alongside Hollywood actress Kimberly Elise, at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards. Since entering the acting scene in Ghana, Dumas has appeared in films and television series such as Love or Something Like That, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture, A Northern Affair and Lekki Wives. She has starred alongside other African actors, including John Dumelo, Majid Michel and OC Ukeje. Dumas co-hosted the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa with Ayo Makun, held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on 2 June 2018.

Music

Dumas featured as the bride in the music video for Lynxxx's song "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid.

Philanthropy and other ventures

Dumas established the Joselyn Canfor-Dumas Foundation (JCDF) to support vulnerable children in Ghana. The JCDF undertook a project focused on autism. Dumas co-produced the Miss Malaika Ghana beauty pageant from 2008 to 2010. She has served as a brand ambassador for Range Rover Evoque Ghana and Jobberman Ghana, a job advertisement company. In 2025, Dumas and media personality Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi were named brand ambassadors for GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board.

Filmography

Awards and recognitions

This biography is adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA.

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Awards & Honours

  • Best Actress Award
  • Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Host in a Variety Programme
  • Golden Movie Awards