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    • Osas Ighodaro

    Nigerian-American actress

    Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro (born October 26,) is a Nigerian actress, television host and philanthropist born in the United States. She won the Miss Black USA Pageant and founded the Joyful Joy Foundation, a fundraising organization for malaria. Osas emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood actress of and was awarded Best Actress in a Drama consecutively at the and AMVCA for her roles in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Man of God, respectively.

    Early life and background

    Osas was born on 26 October in Bronx, New York, United States, to Nigerian parents of Edo origin. She obtained her degree in Broadcast Journalism with dual minor degrees in Entrepreneurship and Theater from Pennsylvania State University. She further obtained her MA in Fine Arts from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and the founder of Imuetinyan Productions.

    Career

    Osas began her acting career in New York after graduating college. She started with performing in theatre plays and indie films. In , she moved to Nigeria where she played acting roles in Nollywood films including Adanna in Tinsel.

    Since then, she has starred in Cadillac Records, The Smart Money Woman and Gbomo Gbomo Express. Following her performance in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Man of God (), she was awarded the Best Actress in a Drama' awards at the and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards respectively.

    Osas co-hosted The Headies , The Headies , Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the family show Maltina Dance All.

    Personal life

    She was married to Gbenro Ajibade in June and had their first child in They divorced shortly after.

    Filmography

    Film

    Television

    Year Title Role Notes
    ConvictionDesmond's Date Episode: "Breakup"
    Law & OrderModel Episo

    Osas Ighodaro is an actor, host, producer and humanitarian.

    She is a proud Nigerian-American who is a graduate from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and dual minor degrees in Entrepreneurship and Theatre. She continued on to earn a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Acting from the Actor's Studio Drama School at Pace University. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

    Osas is best known for her work in 'Rattlesnake', 'Smart Money Woman', 'Fela and the Kalakuta Queens', 'Cadillac Records' & 'Tyler Perry's 'Meet the Browns' among her many projects. She founded the production company, 'Imuetinyan Productions', whose mission is to produce & develop inspiring, thought-provoking, and entertaining projects for a global audience.

    Osas was awarded 'Best Actress in a Drama' consecutively at the & Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. In , she was named 'Woman of the Year in Entertainment' at the HER Network Awards. Osas was also named the 'Highest Grossing Box Office Actress' in Nollywood in , Best TV Actress at the Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards and among the top 3 highest grossing actresses in , respectively. In , Osas was crowned Miss Black USA and was the first Nigerian American to do so.

    Osas is an advocate against the spread of preventable diseases and in turn is the founder of the NGO, Joyful Joy Foundation, which strives to eradicate Malaria throughout Africa - one community at a time.

    Gbenro Ajibade

    Nigerian actor and model

    Gbenro AjibadeListen (born Gbenro Emmanuel Ajibade; December 8,) is a Nigerianactor, producer, model and presenter.

    Biography

    He attended Makurdi International School and later Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School. He then completed his education by graduating from Benue State University with a degree in biology.

    He was a lead character in the popular soap opera Tinsel and has acted in Gbomo Gbomo Express and The Wages.

    Ajibade won Most Outstanding Actor/Model of the Year at the Nigerian Model Achievers Awards.

    Personal life

    He was married to actress Osas Ighodaro, together, they have one daughter, Azariah Tiwatope Osarugue Ajibade. They divorced in after four years of marriage.

    Filmography

    Films

    • 30's ()
    • The Wages () as Kaycee
    • Twisted Thorne ()
    • Shattered Romance () as Tony
    • Gbomo Gbomo Express () as Filo
    • Locked Up () as Marcel
    • Couple's Award () as Tunde
    • Bachelor's Eve ()
    • Hip Hop Holiday () as Trey
    • Cold Calm () as Steve
    • Akata? () as Emmanuel
    • Parallels () as Alex Carson
    • Remembrance of a Forgotten Man () as Alex Carson
    • Face to Face () as Dr. Henry

    Television

    • Tinsel (–current) as Soji Bankole

    See also

    References

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    Osas Ighodaro is a popular Nigerian-American actress, producer, host, and humanitarian. She has been in the entertainment industry for a while, thus earning a big fan base due to her excellence.

    Osas is more than just a star in the film sector. She has graced numerous covers of top magazines as a beauty queen and won many Nollywood awards. She has also gained fame for taking the frontline in the fight against malaria. Her marriage to Ajibade was another factor that brought her to the limelight as well.

    Osas Ighodaro profile summary

    • Full name: Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro
    • Date of birth: 26th October
    • Place of birth: New York City, USA
    • Osas Ighodaro age: 30 years (as of )
    • Nationality: Nigerian-American
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Marital status: Married
    • Spouse: Gbenro Ajibade
    • Profession: Actress, former model, producer, host, humanitarian
    • Net worth: $,

    Biography

    Osas was born on 26th October in New York City, USA. She is the daughter of Nigerian parents from Edo State in Nigeria. The actress has not come out to offer any information concerning the names of her parents, her upbringing and siblings, if at all she has any.

    Ighodaro schooled in the United States where she attended Pennsylvania State University. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting Journalism with Minors in Theater and Entrepreneurship.

    Later, she enrolled at Pace University's Actors Studio Drama School, where she obtained a Master's Degree in Fine Arts.

    Modelling career

    Osas Ajibade started her career as a model while still in the United States. This happened immediately after winning the title of Miss Black Connecticut USA. In , she won the new Miss Black USA.

    Osas continued to live in the United States taking part in various modelling gigs. In , she travelled to Nigeria with a plan of staying for six months.

    Acting career

    On arrival to Nigeria, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade saw the numerous vi*gin opportunities in the Nollywood