Omowunmi Dada, born October 2, 1989, is a popular Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. She was born in Lagos State, where she grew up with her parents and siblings.
Dada studied creative arts at the University of Lagos. She was cast in the award-winning 2017 Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards.
Wiki Profile
| Full Name: | Omowunmi Dada |
| Date of Birth: | October 2, 1989 (32 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos State |
| State of Origin: | Lagos |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actress & Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
| Spouse/Husband: | Single |
Early Life and Education
Omowunmi Dada was born in Lagos State, where she hails from. She was raised alongside her siblings by her parents in Lagos, where she pursued her educational endeavors.
She attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education. While at the primary school, she became a member of the Yoruba Cultural Troupe.
Dada further proceeded to send her to Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, for her secondary education, and she studied creative arts at the University of Lagos.
Career
Omowunmi Dada began her acting career by appearing in stage plays while in the university and earned her first major stage performance in the play Moremi Ajasoro, which was directed by Femi Oke.
The actress took her career professionally in 2013, following her role in the film Oya which she acted alongside veteran Nigerian actor Tunji Sotimirin.
Dada is enjoy an illustrious career, appearing in several Nollywood movies including Omugwo, directed by Kunle Afolayan also starring Patience Ozokwor and Ayo Adesanya.
Some of her films include the EbonyLifeTV series Married to the Game, Best Friends, and Dere, an African adaptation of Disney’s “Cinderella“. She also played important roles in Tinsel, So Wrong So Wright, and other television series.
Omowunmi Dada featured in the critically acclaimed stage production, Isale Eko, a stage play that was adopted as part of the activities sanctioned by the Lagos State government to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation.
She is an ambassador for the Daivyan Children Cancer Foundation, which advocates for awareness and support for children living with cancer. Dada is also an ambassador for the Brian Wotari Foundation, which is focused on engaging and enriching the lives of youths.
Omowunmi Dada Net Worth
Omowunmi Dada is a talented Nigerian actress. She has an estimated net worth of $500,000. The actress has starred in several Nollywood movies and is regarded as one of the best Nigerian actresses.
Movies
- The Gods are Still Not To Blame (2012)
- Ojuju (2014)
- The Antique (2015)
- Somewhere in the Dark (2016)
- Yes I Don’t (2016)
- Omugwo (2017)
- Bias (2017)
- King Invincible (2017)
- Something Wicked (2017)
- Chatch-er (2017)
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Just Before I do (2018)
- Oga Bolaji (2018)
- Like Dominoes (2018)
- The Family (2019)
- Diamonds in the Sky (2019)
- Òlòtūré (2019)
- Zena (2019)
- The Man Who Cuts Tattoos (2019)
- Nightcrawlers (2020)
- Sessions (2020)
- Reach (2020)
- Finding Hubby (2020)
- Bedroom Points
- City of Bastards (TBA)
Short Films & TV Series
- Not Right
- Mirabel (2018)
- Losing My Religion (2018)
- Fourth Side (2019)
- Rebirth (2022)
- Jemeji
- Tinsel
- So Wrong So Wright
- Needles Eyes
- Tales of Eve
- Taste of Love
- Casino
- Game On
- The Wages, 2013
- Married To The Game: MTTG 2014
- Love, Lies & Alibi– 2014
- Alone-2018
- Shuga-2019
Personal Life
Omowunmi Dada is single and not yet married. The beautiful actress has been rumored to be engaged to her boyfriend, although she has refused to discuss her personal life. She prefers to live a private life without letting the media know about her relationship.
Social Media
- Instagram: @omowunmi_dada
- Twitter: @dadaomowunmi
