Biography
Who is Nikki Samonas?
Early life and education
Nikoletta Samonas arrived in the world on September 5, 1985, in Tema, Ghana. Her father is Greek while her mother is Ghanaian. She began her schooling at the DEKS International School located in Tema.
Nikki continued her studies at Holy Child High School where she focused on visual arts. She later attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Design.
Professional career and television
Nikki Samonas has worked as a freelance model and an actress. She contributed to various television production companies throughout her career. This includes hosting Rythmz for CharterHouse and the African Movie Review Show for Farm House Production. She also appeared on the morning talk show Breakfast Live at TV Africa.
As a host, she led several events in 2019. These included the Women's Choice Awards, the Glitz Style Awards, and the Golden Movie Awards Africa. She also appeared on Time With Celebs on TV3.
Filmography and acting roles
Her acting credits include roles in movies such as Desperate Measure, Joni Waka, and Potato Potahto. She played the character Marian in the 2017 film Potato Potahto. Other works include 40 and Single, where she played Nelly, and the series V Republic where she portrayed Gina.
Nikki Samonas also appeared in projects titled Don Caritas, Beyonce 1, Beyonce 2, War of Roses, Red Label, Love and Bullets, DNA Test, and Single and Not Searching. Her more recent work includes the 2023 film Coming To Africa.
Humanitarian work and honors
Nikki Samonas serves as the first UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for Ghana alongside Kwame Annom. She has also participated as a high-level influencer for the LuQuLuQu campaign organized by the UNHCR.
In 2019, she received recognition at the 3G Awards in New York. This honor was given for her specific contributions to the entertainment industry and movie scene in Ghana.
Birthday and age
Nikki Samonas was born on September 5, 1985, which makes Nikki 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Nikki shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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