Henrietta Ibekwe

Henrietta Ibekwe is a Nigeria actor that speaks four languages Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and English. She is known for playing roles as grand ma.

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Henrietta Ijeoma Ibekwe, widely known as Henny Black, is a veteran Nollywood actress, model, and Voice of America (VOA) professional. She is a Nigerian actor that speaks four languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and English. Born around 1960, she has built a reputation in the Nigerian film industry for her raw, authentic performances, particularly in maternal, elderly, and 'grand ma' roles. She discovered her passion for acting at the age of eight performing in church, later honing her skills through stage theater in Kaduna. She is celebrated by industry peers like Uzor Arukwe as a "go-to" actress for powerful, raw, and energetic senior characters. She is an outspoken Christian who publicly maintains that upcoming actors do not need to compromise their dignity or faith to succeed, famously stating that "sex-for-role is not a do-or-die affair". Her acting credits include 'Devil in Agbada' (2021), 'KM17' (2024), 'Love and the CEO' (2023), 'The Wig' (2021), 'Treasure in the Dust' (2025), 'Here Comes the Bride' (2025), 'The Word' (2025), 'Teacher Dorcas' (2024), 'Ghetto Heart' (2024), 'My Mother's Prayer' (2024), 'Godly Escort' (2024), 'On the Edge' (2024), 'Sinister Visit' (2023), 'In Her Dreams' (2023), 'Tainted Love' (2023), 'Between Us' (2023), and 'What Binds Us' (2023).