Joselyn Dumas

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. 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.. 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.

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.

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

+ Year Award Category Result 2011 Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) Best Actress in a Leading Role 2012 Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) Best Entertainment Host of the Year 2013 Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) Radio/TV Personality of the Year Female Entertainment Host of the Year Female Presenter of the Year 2013 4syte TV Hottest Ghanaian Celebrity 2013 Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) Best Supporting Actress 2013 City People Entertainment Awards Stellar Contribution to the Movie and Media Industry in Africa Tremendous Growth in the Movie Industry 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Best Actress in a Leading Role 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Actress in a Leading Role 2014 All Africa Media Networks Outstanding Personality in Creative Entrepreneurship 2014 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Actress in a Drama 2015 GN Bank Awards Best Actress 2015 Blog Ghana Awards Best Instagram Page 2016 Golden Movie Awards Best Actress, TV Series Shampaign 2016 Ghana Make-Up Awards Most Glamorous Celebrity 2016 Shortlisted Among Africa's Top 3 Women in Entertainment 2018 IARA UK Best Actress