Omowummi Dada
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| Omowunmi Dada |
| Birth Name | Lakeyah Danaee Robinson |
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| Birth Date / Age | 2 October 1989 (age 32 years) |
| Birth Place | Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. |
| Home Town | Lagos |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Gender | Female |
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| Spouse(s) | not married |
| Children | 0 |
| Relationship Status | n/a |
| Relationship Type | Heterosexual |
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| Years Active | 2013 – present |
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| Net Worth | $250,000 |
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| Skin Complexion | Dark skinned |
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| Hair Color | Black hair |
| Body Art | none |
| Body Type | Athletic |
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| Religion | Christian |
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| Social | Facebook: @officialOmowunmiDada Twitter: @dadaomowunmi IG: @omowunmi_dada YouTube: n/a |
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| Website | https://instagram.com/omowunmi_dada |
In 2017, Omowunmi Dada was cast in Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017.
Omowunmi Dada is also a 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.
Early Life, Background and Education
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Omowunmi Dada was born on October 2, 1989 in Lagos State where she hails from. She was raised alongside her siblings by her parents in Lagos where she had her educational endeavors.
Dada attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during which time, she became a member of the Yoruba Cultural Troupe, she went on to attend Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, for her secondary education and studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos.
Career
Omowunmi began her acting career, by taking parts in stage plays while at the university. She earned her first major stage performance in the play Moremi Ajasoro, a play directed by Femi Oke.
In 2013, she began her movie career following her role in the film Oya which she acted alongside veteran Nigerian actor Tunji Sotimirin, she then went on to feature in other notable films including the Kunle Afolayan directed Omugwo alongside Patience Ozokwor and Ayo Adesanya.
Dada is enjoy an illustrious career, appearing in several Nollywood movies including Omugwo, directed by Kunle Afolayan which stars Patience Ozokwor and Ayo Adesanya.
She has featured in several Television series, including the EbonylifeTv series Married to the Game, Best Friends and Dere an African Adaptation of Disney's "Cinderella". She also features in the M-net Television series Jemeji and has had roles in Tinsel, So Wrong so Wright, Needles Eyes and Bella’s Place amongst others.
Omowunmi featured in the critically acclaimed stage production, Isale Eko, in 2017. A stage play that was adopted as part of the activities sanctioned by the Lagos State government to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the (Lagos) state’s creation.
In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria’s first animation full-length feature film, "SADE". The movie was set for release in 2019.
Dada was featured in Tunde Kelani’s film, Ayinla, alongside Lateef Adedimeji and Kunle Afolayan.
In December 2017, she was nominated as the Best Actress for the Year in Nigeria by award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and critic, Charles Novia.
In 2021, Dada played the role of an investigative journalist, Halima Abdul in the Psalm Oderinde directed short film Rebirth, produced by Chris Odeh of Sozo Films for Homevida Masterclass, and written by Thecla Uzozie and Dawn Ntekim-Rex.
At the 8th edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2022, she won the Best Supporting actress category for the movie "Country Hard".
Ambassadorial deal
She is an Ambassador for Daivyan children Cancer Foundation that advocates for the awareness and support for children living with cancer. Dada is also an Ambassador for Brian Wotari Foundation that is focused on engaging and enriching lives of youths.
Filmography
Selected feature films
- 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)
- The Blood Covenant
Short films
- Not Right
- Mirabel (2018)
- Losing My Religion (2018)
- Fourth Side (2019)
- Rebirth (2022)
Television series
- 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
Animations
- Sade (TBA)
Select stage plays
- Isale Eko 2
- Oya
- For the Love of Country
- Nigeria the Beautiful
- Vision of St Bernadette
- Death and the Kings Horsemen
- Trials of Brother Jero
Awards And Nominations
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| Omowunmi Dada poses with her AMVCA Award Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2022 she won the Best Supporting actress for the movie "Country Hard". |
- 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
- 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
Net Worth
Omowunmi Dada is a talented Nigerian actress. She has an estimated net worth of $250,000. The actress has starred in several Nollywood movies and is regarded as one of the best Nigerian actress.
