★ HOW OLD IS HAWA ESSUMAN?
Hawa Essuman is 46 years old, born January 23, 1980 in KE · Aquarius.
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About
Hawa Essuman directs documentaries and narrative films that center on activism and social change. Born in Kenya on January 23, 1980, she co-directed the 2017 documentary Silas with Anjali Neyar, following environmental activist Silas Siakor's battle to protect Liberian rainforests. The film swept multiple festivals, including the Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Award and the RiverRun International Film Festival's audience prize. Her debut feature Soul Boy (2010) also earned critical recognition. As an Aquarius, she channels her zodiac sign's visionary impulse into work that documents real-world struggle.
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Biography
Hawa Essuman is a Kenyan film director and screenwriter based in Nairobi. Born January 23, 1980, she came to prominence through documentary filmmaking that bridges activism and cinema. Her 2017 feature-length documentary Silas, co-directed with Anjali Neyar, profiles Liberian environmental activist Silas Siakor's fight against commercial logging in the country's rainforests. The film won the Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Award in 2018 and the Audience Award for best documentary at the RiverRun International Film Festival in 2018. Her earlier narrative feature Soul Boy (2010) also accumulated awards. Beyond documentaries, Essuman has produced television programmes, commercial films, music videos, and advertisements. As a filmmaker, she balances documentary storytelling with commercial work across multiple formats. Her Life Path number 6 aligns with her focus on humanitarian themes and community-centered narratives. Born under Aquarius, she embodies the sign's commitment to progressive causes and systemic change.
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Trivia
- Silas was co-directed with Anjali Neyar and won both the Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Award (2018) and the Audience Award for best documentary at RiverRun International Film Festival (2018).
- Her debut feature film Soul Boy (2010) received multiple awards before her breakthrough with the documentary Silas.
- In addition to filmmaking, Essuman has produced television programmes, commercial films, music videos, and advertisements.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Hawa Essuman often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Hawa Essuman?
- Hawa Essuman is 46 years old (born January 23, 1980).
- When is Hawa Essuman's birthday?
- Hawa Essuman was born on January 23, 1980.
- What is Hawa Essuman's zodiac sign?
- Hawa Essuman is a Aquarius, born January 23, 1980.
- What is Hawa Essuman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Hawa Essuman was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Hawa Essuman from?
- Hawa Essuman is from KE.
- What does Hawa Essuman do?
- Hawa Essuman is a writer.
- Is Hawa Essuman still alive?
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