Grace-Charis Bassey Effah, born on December 14, 1989, is a well-known Nigerian actress and presenter. She has had a successful career, winning several awards, notably the Most Promising Act of the Year at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Formerly known as Uyu Effah, her life took a significant turn after a special encounter with God, leading her to adopt the name Grace-Charis Bassey.

Belinda Effah

Early Life and Education

Uyu Effah, born in Cross River State, Nigeria, is the daughter of Lieutenant Commander Asido Bassey Effah, a commander in the Nigerian Navy. Her educational path led her through Hillside International Nursery & Primary School and Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt. Later, she pursued Genetics and Bio-Technology at the University of Calabar. The disciplined upbringing by her father, who had 14 children, played a crucial role in shaping her career.

Acting Career

Grace-Charis Bassey made her Nollywood debut in the 2005 TV series "Shallow Waters" and later gained attention in the reality show "Next Movie Star," finishing 5th. Beyond acting, she served as a television presenter for Sound City before establishing her own show, "Lunch Break with Belinda." The actress is also the CEO and founder of GCB Empire, a Nigerian clothing and fashion brand.

In 2022, her portrait by Iké Udé was showcased in the Nollywood Portraits exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.

Movies 

- Lahira

- Twin Flame

- A Husband for Christmas

- Kuvah

- Inside Life

- Insight

- Hila

- Peonage

- Ex & Exes

- Strange Soldier

- Foreigner's God

- Helpline

- Hard Choice

- The Return of Jamal

- Broken Intentions

- Not Just Enough

- Sore Heart

- A Bitter Pill

- Dubara

- Ring of Deceit

- Enemy Closer

- Fine Wine

- Pious Love

- Sanitation Day

- The Kingdom Legend

- Dirty Night

- Disbanded

- Time to be a Man

- Muddled

- Expertee

- The Crown Academy

- Stroke of Luck

- Miracle

- Scorned Queen

- Temptress

- Locked

- Tommy & Kenny

- The Devil Within

- Fading

- Hire a Woman

- Drive

- SA Girl

- Close to Perfect

- The Quest

- Preye

- A Break From Reality

- The Lost Café

- Save Tomorrow

- Mr & Mrs Posh

- Caged Heart

- Timid Timi

- Pretty Little Thing

- Our Dirty Little Secrets

- Happy

- Talking Dolls

- Cash Daddy

- Stranger Than Ever

- Flirting with Fifty

- Troubled Waters

- From Freetown TL

- Refugees

- The Therapist

Awards and Nominations 

Grace-Charis Bassey has received notable awards, including Most Promising Act (female) at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards for "Kokomma," Best Rising Star at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards, and Best Supporting Actress at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Award for "APAYE."

Personal Life

In 2016, Grace-Charis Bassey welcomed a son in the United States, keeping the identity of the child's father private. In 2021, she announced her name change from Belinda Effah to Grace-Charis Bassey following a divine encounter on August 15, 2020.

Net Worth

Belinda Effah's estimated net worth is between $1 Million.

Social Media

Stay updated with Grace-Charis Bassey on social media.

Instagram: [@Grace-Charis Bassey]