Stella Damasus is an award-winning Nigerian actress, producer, gospel singer, vocal coach, acting coach, and writer. She is the founder of the Stella Damasus Arts (SDA) Foundation and co-founder of Index Two Studios.
Stella Damasus was born on the 24th of April 1978, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. She had most of her early education in Benin and concluded her secondary education in Asaba, Delta State after her family relocated to Delta state. The prolific actress obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
She also went for a Film Audition Workshop and an On-Camera Intensive training. Stella Damasus currently resides in the US but travels to Nigeria for holidays or work. She is married to the popular filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan, and they are blessed with children.
Stella Damasus commenced her career in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a singer at Klink Studios, Lagos. While working at the studio, she honed her singing skills and was selected to do the vocals of top radio and TV jingles, trending in Nigeria at the time.
Her debut movie as an actress was Abused in 1992. It was her second movie, Breaking point, that propelled her to the limelight. Thus far, she has featured in over 70 movies.
Stella Damasus is the co-founder of I2radio, and the host of two podcast shows- Undiluted with Stella Damasus, and When Women Praise.
Stella is passionate about the rights and welfare of women and young girls across the world. This passion led her to create a mentorship and capacity building program called Adiva. As an entertainer, Stella entertains and educates her fans through various media programs.
These programs are:
African Girl Abroad – a chat show about the life of African immigrants living in America.
Actors Playhouse – a program that showcases the actors’ lifestyle.
Excuse my African – a weekly podcast, where she talks about the life of a misrepresented and misunderstood African girl abroad.
Daily Dose – a daily podcast where Stella shares her experiences raw and unscripted. She also gives a daily boost to motivate listeners.
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1992 – 2003
Betrayed by Love
Rattle Snake 1, 2 and 3
Two Brides and a Baby
Abused – 1992
Obaseki – 1997
Face of a Liar – 1999
Rumours – 2001
Submission – 2002
Real Love – 2003
Passions – 2003
My Time 1 and 2 – 2003
When God Says Yes – 2003
Never Say Goodbye – 2003
Market seller 1 and 2 – 2003
The Intruder 1 and 2 – 2003
Emotional Pain – 2003
Dangerous Desire – 2003
Bad Boys – 2003
After the Fight – 2003
2004 – 2008
Queen 1 and 2 – 2004
Missing Angel 1,2 and 3 – 2004
Kings Pride – 2004
Engagement Night 1 and 2 – 2004
Above Love – 2004
Red Hot – 2004
Burning Desire 1 and 2 – 2004
Cinderella – 2004
Dangerous Twins 1, 2 and 3 – 2004
Wheel of Change – 2005
The Seed 1 and 2 – 2005
Desperate and Dangerous – 2005
Real Love 2 and 3 – 2005
Games Women Play 1 and 2 – 2005
The Bridesmaid – 2005
Behind Closed Doors 1 and 2 – 2005
Widow – 2005
Standing Alone – 2006
Yankee Girls 1 and 2 – 2008
Four sisters – 2008
Halimat – 2008
2016 – 2020
Affairs of the Heart – 2016
When is it Enough – 2017
Here and There (Instagram Series) – 2017
Ajakubo – 2017
Excuse my African – 2018
Gone – 2018
Mix Match – 2018
Between – 2019
Here – 2019
Zikora – 2020
Kaleidoscope
When Gods Die
Obaseki
Game of Wit
What the Steward Saw (USA)
The Alternative
The Stella Damasus Arts Foundation is a non – profit organization established to alleviate the sufferings of the less privileged. The organization also provides economic, intellectual, and emotional support to the society, through arts. SDA Foundation launched its free arts training program on the 16th of May 2011.
Women ambassador for Globally Igniting Africa (GIA), a Non-profit Organization.
Ambassador for Women4africa.
An ambassador of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) – 2009
Award for Best Actress at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards – 2007
Best Actress at the Golden Icons Academy Awards in Houston, Texas – 2012
Nominee for the PAN African Actor/Actress at the maiden edition of the Cameroun Entertainment Awards – 2012
Lead Actress Diaspora Award at the African Culture Image Awards (ACI) – 2016
Nominee at the Best of African Gospel Music Awards (BAGMA) for the Best Female Vocalist in Diaspora – 2016
Nominated at the Best of African Gospel Music Awards (BAGMA) for the Best Traditional Song of the Year – 2016
Best Actress at the African Film Festival (AFF) for the movie, Between – 2019
“If you want a different result then be ready to embrace change.”
“Even with the noise around the actor, you must tune out everything and focus on being in the moment.”
“Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.”
“No matter how much attention we pay to our physical appearance; we must remember that external beauty fades.”
“Your inner beauty is more important because when the outer beauty starts to age and wrinkle, the inner beauty radiates and shines through it.”
“We can grow behind our wildest dreams. Don’t stop learning, pushing and working.”
“You can miss a lot of good things in life by having the wrong attitude. You may be the most intelligent or talented person around, but the work and money go to others who may not even measure up. Talent and intelligence are never enough. Your attitude carries 70percent.”
“Sometimes, help comes from the most unexpected people. Be careful with the way you treat those you feel are not on your level.”
“Let love always be your first response, life is already tough enough.”
“Embrace every aspect of who you are. Make changes to be the best version of yourself and not to become someone else.”
“Don’t judge your unfinished story. Your story is still being told so, don’t judge it and give yourself unnecessary heartache.”
“…Never compare your beginning to someone else’s ending. You will get discouraged. Your stories were not written side by side, neither was there a track and field event when you all were born.”
Be Passionate And Focused
Stella Damasus is passionate about all she does especially acting. This is obvious because she talks about it a lot. She is known to immerse herself in any role and interpret it to the best of her ability. Her prolific acting skill has earned her awards and a huge fanbase.
Entrepreneurs should be passionate about whatever business they decide to operate. Without passion and focus, the whole thing would get tiring, unfulfilling, and boring. We cannot over emphasise the importance of passion. Passion for what you do will help you stay put during difficult times of your entrepreneurial journey.
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