You may remember her from the hit series “An African City” (which, mind you, is currently filming a second season!!! *fireworks*), MaameYaa Boafo is a Ghanaian actress that has also featured on American TV shows like “Madam Secretary” and “American Odyssey” amongst others.
[quote]”I was dealing with a whole new set of racism where people would drop hints about my height and weight and these were the people that had the power to hire me”[/quote]
In this TEDx Talk, MaameYaa goes over her journey as an actor, her education, convincing her family and her top pointers for those who are looking to a similar path.
[quote] “You’re not that tall, and you’re not slim. Now about your hair… and that skin?”[/quote]
Watch the video above!
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