Bassey has starred in many Nigerian and American films, including Doctor Bello, Mother of George, NYPD Blue, etc.
She received a best-supporting actress nomination for her role in Ties That Bind (film).
[1] In 2012, she announced plans to create a short film, Saving Father, which was to advocate and increase awareness for people living with AIDS.
[5][6] Bassey co-hosted the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards with Richard Mofe-Damijo at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.
[8] Bassey was born in the United States but spent her teenage years in Calabar before relocating permanently.