Behind These Laughs
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Talent SpotlightActorCameroon
Okawa Shaznay
Behind These Laughs • New Love
Okawa Shaznay, born in Bamenda, Cameroon, is a celebrated actress who broke ground as the first Cameroonian to make waves in Nollywood. With a degree in accounting from Texas...
Known For
Actor
Country
Cameroon
Born
May 5, 1986 (40)
Latest Credit
Behind These Laughs (2026)
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Biography
Okawa Shaznay, born in Bamenda, Cameroon, is a celebrated actress who broke ground as the first Cameroonian to make waves in Nollywood. With a degree in accounting from Texas Southern University, her passion for performance led her to the All Africa Theater Company. She gained acclaim for her lead role in Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose, earning an ELOY Award in 2016. Her other notable works include Iyore, Scars, and Refugees. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Shaznay is known for her powerful screen presence and continues to inspire across African cinema.
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Birth Date
May 5, 1986
Age
40 years old
Place of Birth
Bamenda, Cameroon
Country
Cameroon
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Actor
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Filmography
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New Love
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2024
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In My Country
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2018
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Soul Tie
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2017
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Refugees
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2016
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Iyore
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2015
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Prince of Barmah
MovieActing
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2014
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Cheaters
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Half in Half
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Frank Rajah Arase · 2014–2018
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Frank Rajah Arase
Director
Frequent collaborator2014–2018
6 shared titles
Cheaters • In My Country • Soul Tie
Jackie Appiah
Actress
Frequent collaborator2014
2 shared titles
Cheaters • Prince of Barmah
Maurice Sam
Actor
Frequent collaborator2026
2 shared titles
Half in Half • Behind These Laughs
Pearl Wats
Actor
Notable connection2026
1 shared title
Behind These Laughs
Omoruyi Wallz Efosa
Director
Notable connection
1 shared title
Half in Half
Adjetey Anang
Actor
Notable connection
1 shared title
Cheaters
Amachris
Writer
Notable connection
1 shared title
Half in Half
Bernie Anti
Producer
Notable connection2018
1 shared title
In My Country
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Signature Titles
Behind These Laughs · Recent standoutNew Love · Signature creditIn My Country · Signature creditSoul Tie · Signature creditRefugees · Signature credit