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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
“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.”
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.
