Hawa Essuman (born 23 January 1980) is a film director based in Nairobi, Kenya.
[1][2] In addition, Hawa has produced a range of TV programmes, commercial films, music videos and adverts.
Born in Hamburg, Germany, on 23 January 1980, she is the daughter of Ghanaian parents who brought her up in Nairobi, Kenya.
[3][1] After several appearances in the theatre, she moved into production work, first on television commercials and documentaries, then on a local drama series, Makutano Junction.
Based on a story by Billy Kahora, it originated at a workshop organized by the German association One Fine Day.