Omowunmi Dada is an award-winning Nigerian actor, voice-over artist, presenter, and model. The talented actress aspires to be a movie director and producer someday. Also, she is a brand ambassador for Jumia Nigeria.
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Omowunmi Dada Background
Omowunmi Dada was born on the 2nd of October 1989 to Mr. and Mrs. Dada in Lagos State, Nigeria. She had her primary education at Ifako International Nursery and Primary School, while her secondary education was at the Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi. Afterward, she moved on to the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where she obtained a degree in Creative Arts.
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Omowunmi Dada Early Career
While in primary school, Omowunmi was a member of the school’s Yoruba cultural dance troupe and was one of the best bata dancers at the time. Omowunmi initially wanted to study Law, but the school declined, so she decided to study Creative Arts because she’s an artistic person. While in school, Omowunmi attended several auditions and got roles to act in numerous stage plays.
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Career
Omowunmi Dada commenced her Nollywood career as a stage actor. Her first stage play was in 2010, Moremi Ajasoro, a play directed by Femi Oke, while her first movie feature was Oya in 2013. She also featured in a Fidelis Duker movie, Kids Alone.
In 2017, she featured in the critically acclaimed stage production, Isale Eko, a stage play. The government of Lagos state used this movie to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the State since its existence. The talented actress attributes her success in Nollywood to God’s grace, hard work, dedication, perseverance, and focus.
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Filmography
Selected Feature Films
2012 – 2017
- Diamonds in the Sky
- City of Bastards
- Bonny and Clara (The Dejavu Story) – To be announced
- City of Bastards – To be announced
- The Gods Are Still Not to Blame – 2012
- Ojuju – 2014
- The Antique – 2014
- Romance Overrated – 2016
- Somewhere in the Dark – 2016
- Yes I Don’t – 2016
- The Wages – 2016
- Casino – 2016
- Just Not Married – 2016
- Omugwo – 2017
- Bias – 2017
- King Invincible – 2017
- Something Wicked – 2017
- Catch-er – 2017
- Roti – 2017
- Stormy Hearts – 2017
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2018 – 2019
- The Ghost and the Tout – 2018
- Just Before I do – 2018
- Oga Bolaji – 2018
- Charmed – 2018
- Tangled Mercy – 2018
- Like Dominoes – 2018
- Bedroom Points – 2018
- The Ghost and the Tout – 2018
- Pa Omokharo – 2018
- Bias – 2018
- Just Before I Do – 2018
- Prodigal Daughters – 2018
- The Family – 2019
- Majele – 2019
- Wedding Breakers – 2019
- Mumble Jumble – 2019
- The King’s Cross – 2019
- Zena – 2019
- The Man who Cuts Tattoos – 2019
- Tolani Weds Ayo – 2019
- Survival of Jelili – 2019
- Oloture – 2020
- Sessions – 2020
- Reach – 2020
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Short Films
- The Wages – 2013
- Not Right – 2014
- Mirabel – 2018
- Anonymous – 2018
- Losing My Religion – 2018
- Alone – 2018
- Fourth Side – 2019
Television Series
- Tinsel
- So Wrong So Wright
- Needles Eyes
- Tales of Eve
- Taste of Love
- Casino
- Love, Lies and Alibi – 2014
- Married to the Game – 2014
- Tales of Eve: Girls Only – 2014
- Jemeji – 2017
- Eve – 2018
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- Shuga – 2019
- Life of Bim – 2019
- The Family – 2019
Animation
- Sade – 2019
Select Stage Plays
- For the Love of Country
- Nigeria the Beautiful
- Vision of St Bernadette
- Death and the Kings Horsemen
- Oya – 2010
- Lion and the Jewel – 2016
- Isale Eko 1 – 2017
- Isale Eko 2 – 2018
- Trials of Brother Jero – 2019
- Itan – 2019
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Omowunmi Dada Awards And Nominations
- Best Actress at the Best of Nollywood (BON) – 2015
- African Culture Image Awards (ACIA) nominee for Best Actress in a Supporting role – 2016
- Best Kiss in a Movie at the Best of Nollywood (BON) – 2016
- Nigeria Models and Actors Award (NMAA) nominee for Female Fast Rising Model Actor of the year – 2016
- Nominee at the City People Movie Award for Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English) – 2017
- Female TV Actress (Terrestrial and Online TV) nominee at the Eloy Awards – 2017
- Nominee for Female Actress Big Screen at the Eloy Awards – 2017
- Cross Rivers Movie Awards (CRMA) for Best English Female Act – 2017
- Best Actress (Drama) nominee at the African Film Awards (AFA) – 2018
- City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English) – 2018
- Nominee at the City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English) – 2018
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- Best of Nollywood (BON) Award nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role (English) – 2019
- Nominee at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) – 2019
- Best Lead Actress at the Real-Time International Film Festival – 2019
- Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) nominee for Best Actress – 2019
- Golden Actress in a Comedy nominee at the Golden Movie Awards – 2019
- Nominee for the Golden Supporting Actress in a Drama at the Golden Movie Awards – 2019
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Omowunmi Dada Quotes
“When the joy of the Lord is evident… the GLOW is EMINENT.”
“Laugh, love, read, live, learn, play, dream and just be happy! Live every moment!”
“Sometimes the ANGELS are here on earth…”
“At every point in time as an actor, ensure you put in your best in whatever you do.”
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“I would say that the most important thing that has sustained me thus far in Nollywood is God’s grace because there are lots of talented people out there, so I’m quite privileged…”
“…I should also mention that hard work, dedication, perseverance and being focused have helped me to make a mark in the industry.”
“…I am very happy that right now, filmmakers now look past the complexion of actors and the focus is now on talents and what you can bring to the table.”
“I believe talent is enough but attitude is everything…”
“…For me, art is not just a talent or career. For me, it is a ministry where you get to showcase your talent to the world, where you have to use your craft to tell stories and the world will see it and appreciate it.”
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Entrepreneurial Lesson
Work Hard And Be Determined To Succeed
Omowunmi Dada is one actress who is determined to succeed and make it big in the movie industry. Her drive to succeed pushes her to work hard and take challenging roles head-on. The talented actress embraces pushes herself beyond limits to interpret every role excellently.
Entrepreneurs should understand that there’s no challenge in life or business that you can’t overcome. The keys to success in life, career and business are hard work, focus, and determination. With these key attributes, there is no level you cannot get to in your life, career, and business.
Most times, we give up too easily, and when we give up, we deprive ourselves of the opportunity of knowing the outcome of our hard work.
Challenges will come. Next time you’re faced with a difficult situation, brace up and never shy away. True entrepreneurs and champions fight to the end.
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