{{Short description|Ghanaian actress and producer}} {{Infobox person | name = Salma Mumin | image = Mona 4Reall and Salma Mumin at 3Music Awards 2022 (2).jpg | birth_name = Salma Mumin | birth_place = Wa, Ghana, Ghana | occupation = Actress and producer | years_active = 2007–present | awards = Ghanaian Movie Awards, 2019 }}
'''Abdul Mumin Umu Salma Tando''' (born December 14, 1989) is a Ghanaian actress and producer who hails from Wa in the Upper West Region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Angry-Salma-Mumin-blasts-bloggers-denies-ever-looking-for-a-man-621985|title=Angry Salma Mumin blasts bloggers; denies ever looking for a man|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> Her contributions to the Ghanaian movie industry have earned her several accolades, including Best International New Actress at the 2014 Papyrus Magazine, Screen Actors Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2019 Ghana Movie Awards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.modernghana.com/music/24494/salma-mumin-wins-first-award-after-5-years-of-acting.html|title=Salma Mumin Wins First Award After 5 years of Acting|last=Inusah/Attractive/GhanaState.Com|first=Mustapha A|work=Modern Ghana|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Surprises At 2019 Ghana Movie Awards |url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/61890/surprises-at-2019-ghana-movie-awards.html |website=Modern Ghana |access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref> Besides being in the film production industry, she is also a successful entrepreneur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=My food and clothing business fund my luxurious lifestlyle - Salma Mumin {{!}} Pulse Ghana |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/articles/entertainment/celebrities/my-food-and-clothing-business-fund-my-luxurious-lifestlyle-salma-mumin-2024072417000961386 |access-date=2025-08-25 |website=www.pulse.com.gh |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life== Salma Mumin was born in Wa in the Upper West Region. She later moved to Accra to pursue her acting career. Her mother funded her education. She attended Odorkor 1 Primary School and later Insaniyya Secondary School before she entered the University of Ghana to pursue a degree in Theatre Arts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ndetei |first=Chris |date=2022-07-17 |title=Salma Mumin's bio: age, movies, foundation, pictures, real name |url=https://yen.com.gh/153103-salma-mumin-bio-age-movies-foundation-pictures-real-name.html |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. |language=en}}</ref>
==Career== Mumin made her screen debut in 2007 when she was featured in the movie ''Passion and Soul''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/salma-produces-no-man-s-land.html|location=Accra, Ghana|title=Salma produces No Man's Land|last=Duah|first=Kofi|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-gb|newspaper=Daily Graphic}}</ref> Since 2012, she has also played roles in the movies ''Seduction'', ''No Apology'', ''College Girls'', ''Leave my wife'', ''The Will'', ''No Man’s Land'', and ''What My Wife Doesn’t Know'', and ''John and John''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://encomium.ng/fast-rising-ghanaian-actress-salma-mumin-reveals-how-she-fell-in-love-with-acting/|title=Fast rising Ghanaian actress Salma Mumin reveals how she fell in love with acting|work=Encomium Magazine|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref> Her first screen performance was in ''I Love Your Husband'' 1, 2, and 3 in 2009. She also starred in the film ''You May Kill the Bride'' in 2016. She has also been in international movies.
===Producer=== In 2015, she produced her first movie titled ''No Man's Land''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/movies/no-man-s-land-everything-you-need-to-know-about-salma-mumin-s-movie-id4662322.html|title="No Man's Land": Everything you need to know about Salma Mumin's movie|last=Mawuli|first=David|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716194753/https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/movies/no-man-s-land-everything-you-need-to-know-about-salma-mumin-s-movie-id4662322.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Promotional work== Mumin's face can be seen on billboard and in TV commercials in Ghana, including commercials for UniBank, Jumbo, Electromart, and many more. Her first TV commercial was for UniBank. She is the brand ambassador for Hollywood Nutritions Slim Smart.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/50103/salma-mumin-is-brand-ambassador-of-hollywood-nutritions-slim.html|title=Salma Mumin Is Brand Ambassador Of Hollywood Nutritions Slim Smart|last=Jeremie|first=Sarah Dankwah|work=Modern Ghana|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-gb}}</ref>
== Fashion == In February 2019, Mumin further expanded her creative endeavors by launching her clothing brand, Lure by Salma.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salma Mumin set to launch clothing brand 'Lure By Salma' – Glitz Africa Magazine |url=https://www.glitzafrica.com/salma-mumin-set-to-launch-clothing-brand-lure-by-salma/ |access-date=2025-08-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2021, she unveiled her newest collection, "The Evolution", which includes eight distinct designs that reflect the brand's unique aesthetic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-20 |title=Ghanaian Actress Salma Mumin Launches New Collection - Melange Africa -Africa's premier lifestyle website |url=https://www.melangeafrica.com/ghanaian-actress-salma-mumin-launches-new-collection/ |access-date=2025-08-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> The collection showcases garments such as the Asibi Dress, Easy on the Eye Long Dress, invasion Skirt, Leak jumpsuit, refined 2 Piece, Shield 2 Piece, Subtle 2 Piece, and Subtle Pants. To celebrate the launch of "The Evolution", a grand event was organized at East Legon, bringing together numerous celebrities and friends from the entertainment industry. Elikem Kumordzi, Abena Korkor, Mz Vee, Samira Yakubu, Pascal Amanfo, Juliet Ibrahim, Prince David Osei, Fella Makafui, Nikki Samonas, and many others graced the occasion, adding glamour and support to Mumin's thriving fashion venture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Timeline Salma Mumin {{!}} Timepath |url=https://timepath.org/salma-mumin |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=timepath.co |language=en}}</ref>
==Filmography== {{Div col}} *'' Passion and Soul'' * Before My Eyes (2008) - Prostitute * Love, Lies, and Murder (2009) - Janet *'' I Love Your Husband'' (2009) *'' Temptation'' (2010) * Sinking Heart (2011) - Amanda *'' The Will'' (2013) - Tasha *'' Victims'' (2013) *'' Crime Suspect'' (2013) * Purple Rose (2014) - Taz *'' What My Wife Doesn’t Know'' (2015) *'' No Man’s Land'' <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/movies/201602/268831.php|title=Salma Mumin Produces 'No Man's Land'|last=Online|first=Peace FM|access-date=2018-06-05|archive-date=2019-07-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723151333/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/movies/201602/268831.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> (2016) *'' Amakye and Dede'' (2016) *'' John and John'' (2017) * HashTag (2018) - Linda * Sometimes in Yesterday (2018) - Araba *'' Love in the Bahamas'' (2019) - Chloe * Away Bus (2019) - Bibi * Aloe Vera (2020) - Mrs. Aleogede * Illusions (2021) * Foreigner's God (2022) - Nkiru * The Recruitment (2023) * Resonance (2024) {{Div col end}}
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==External links== {{Commons}} * {{IMDb name|id=4449764|name=Salma Mumin}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mumin, Salma}} Category:Living people Category:21st-century Ghanaian actresses Category:Ghanaian film actresses Category:People from Upper West Region Category:University of Ghana alumni Category:1989 births