Veteran actress and TV personality Grace Omaboe, affectionately known as Maame Dokono, has announced the launch of her book on August 7, 2024.
The announcement was made at an event held at the Silverbird Cinemas in Accra on July 30, 2024.
The event celebrated both her 80th birthday and her 60 years in the Ghanaian movie industry.
In videos shared on social media by Metro TV, Omaboe revealed that the book will be a memoir, covering various aspects of her life.
It will include details about delivering all six of her children via C-section, her experiences with former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, and her career in the movie industry, among other topics.
Grace Omaboe, also known as Maame Dokono, is a prominent Ghanaian actress, singer, TV personality, author, and former politician. She began her career in the 1970s as a writer and actress on GTV, gaining fame through the series Obra and the children’s program By The Fire Side. She is well-known for her roles in both Akan and English films, including notable movies like Kwaku Ananse and Children of the Mountain.
In politics, she ran for parliament with the NDC in 2000 and 2004 but later joined the NPP in 2008. She left politics in 2016, citing dishonesty and personal challenges. Omaboe also managed the Peace and Love Orphanage, now known as Graceful Grace School.
She has six children, with two in the US, two in the Netherlands, and two in Ghana. In 2017, she was appointed President of the Golden Movie Awards Africa jury. Her extensive filmography includes titles such as I Surrender, Matters of the Heart, and John and John.