Efa Iwara
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 20, 1986 in Ibadan, Nigeria
- Active Years
- 2017–2026 (10 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Efa Iwara (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Efa Iwara, Male, Birthday August 20, 1986, Place of Birth Ibadan, Nigeria, Known for Acting, 22 credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Efa Iwara (born 20 August 1986), also known as Efa, Nigerian actor and rapper.
[3] IMDb: Actor: Joseph. Known for Joseph (2022), Reel Love (2025), and Ajoche (2018).
[4] TheFamousNaija: Efa Iwara (born 20 August 1986) is a Nigerian Nollywood actor, rapper, filmmaker and brand influencer. Native of Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River.
[5] Wikiwand: Nigerian actor and rapper. Also known as Efa.
[6] RealProfilesNG: Nigerian entertainer.
Name: Efa Iwara (also known as Efa).
Profession: Nigerian actor, rapper, filmmaker, brand influencer, and entertainer.
Birth Date: August 20, 1986.
Birth Place: Ibadan, Nigeria.
Native of: Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River.
Acting Credits/Known For: Joseph (2022), Reel Love (2025), and Ajoche (2018).
Specific Role: Joseph.
Total Credits: 22 (from TMDB).
Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor, rapper, filmmaker, brand influencer, and entertainer. Born on August 20, 1986, in Ibadan, Nigeria, he is a native of Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River. His work in the industry includes acting credits such as Joseph (2
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Efa Iwara, Male, Birthday: August 20, 1986, Place of Birth: Ibadan, Nigeria. Known for Acting. 22 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Efa Iwara (born 20 August 1986), also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.
[3] IMDb: Actor: Joseph. Known for Joseph (2022), Reel Love (2025), and Ajoche (2018).
[4] TheFamousNaija: Nigerian Nollywood actor, rapper, filmmaker, and brand influencer. Native of Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River.
[5] Wikiwand: Nigerian actor and rapper.
[6] RealProfilesNG: Nigerian entertainer.
Name: Efa Iwara (also known as Efa).
Profession: Nigerian actor, rapper, filmmaker, and brand influencer.
Birth Date: August 20, 1986.
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria.
Native of: Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River.
Acting Credits/Known For: Joseph (2022), Reel Love (2025), Ajoche (2018).
Specific Role: Joseph.
Total Credits (TMDB): 22.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor, rapper, filmmaker, and brand influencer. Born on August 20, 1986, in Ibadan, Nigeria, he is a native of Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River. His work spans multiple entertainment disciplines, including acting and music.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In his acting career, Iwara has accumulated 22 known credits. He is recognized for his roles in several productions, including the 2018 film Ajoche and the 2022 production Joseph, in which he played the character Joseph. His filmography also includes the title Reel Love, which is associated with the year 2025. As a Nollywood actor, he has established himself within the Nigerian entertainment industry.
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Para 1: ~45 words.
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Sources mention:
"Nigerian Nollywood actor, rapper, filmmaker and brand influencer" [4]
"Known for Joseph (2022), Reel Love (2025) and Ajoche (2018)" [3]
"Actor: Joseph" [3]
"22 known credits" [1]
"Born 20 August 1986" [2]
"Place of Birth Ibadan, Nigeria" [1]
"Native of Ugep in Yakurr LGA, Cross River" [
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- East West Love (2026) as Chude Obi
- Reel Love (2025)
- Love Me a Little More (2025) as Steve
- Devil In Disguise (2025) as Akin
- Devil In Disguise (2025)
- Finding Me (2025)
- Soft Love (2024) as Edward Obi
- Aburo (2024) as Mide Tuschel
- Princess on a Hill (2024)
- A Night in 2005 (2024) as Ope Dada
- Silence (2023) as Bode Thomas
- House of Money (2022) as Tunji
- Finding Hubby 2 (2022)
- King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
- A Naija Christmas (2021) as Obi
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as Bala
- This Lady Called Life (2020)
- Finding Hubby (2020)
- Tainted Canvas (2020) as Dr Fola
- Seven (2019) as Kolade
- The Eve (2018) as Ebere
- Isoken (2017)
- Um Legado em Sete Dias
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Efa Iwara best known for?
Efa Iwara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soft Love (2024), A Naija Christmas (2021).
When and where was Efa Iwara born?
Efa Iwara was born on August 20, 1986 in Ibadan, Nigeria.
How many credits does Efa Iwara have?
Efa Iwara has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2017 to 2026.
What is Efa Iwara's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Efa Iwara (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources provided: [1] TMDB: Efa Iwara, Male, Birthday August 20, 1986, Place of Birth Ibadan, Nigeria, Known for Acting, 22 credit...
Efa Iwara by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Naija Christmas (2021) as Obi — aged about 34
- Soft Love (2024) as Edward Obi — aged about 37
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