Omowunmi Dada
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1989
- Active Years
- 2014–2026 (13 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
Omowunmi Dada, also known as Omowumi Dada, is a Nigerian actress, model, presenter, brand influencer, and voice-over artiste born on October 2, 1989. She is best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. Her film credits include the 2017 Yoruba-language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, as well as Oloture in 2019, Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman in 2022, and Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024.
Career overview
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Name: Omowunmi Dada (also known as Omowumi Dada).
Birthdate: 2 October 1989.
Nationality/Profession: Nigerian actress, model, presenter, brand influencer, and voice-over artiste.
Role: Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji.
Film: Somewhere in the Dark (2017, Yoruba-language film).
Awards/Nominations related to Somewhere in the Dark: Won Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). Received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017.
Film: Sade (2018) - voice of the titular character (Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film).
Other credits: Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024), Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman (2022), Oloture (2019).
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Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress, model, presenter, brand influencer, and voice-over artiste born on 2 October 1989. She is best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. Her acting credits include the 2019 film Oloture, the 2022 production Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman, and the 2024 film Everybody Loves Jenifa.
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Dada appeared in the 2017 Yoruba-language film Somewhere in the Dark. This film won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). For her work in this film, she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2018, she provided the voice for the titular character in Sade, which is Nigeria's first full-length animation feature film.
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P2: Dada was cast in the 2017 Yoruba-language film Somewhere in the Dark. The film won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). For her performance in the film, she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards. Additionally, in 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in the film Sade, which is Nigeria's first full-length animation feature film.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- Evi (2026) as Onome
- Evi (2026) Executive Producer
- Okanjuwa (2026) as Mercedes
- Black Market (2026) as Adesua
- Where is Mr Right (2026)
- The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives (2026)
- Alahun: The Weaver (2026)
- A Mama Deola Wedding Story (2026)
- Almost Perfect (2025)
- Shaping Us (2025)
- Red Circle (2025)
- Devil In Disguise (2025) as Kate
- Finding Me (2025)
- Suspicion (2024) as Chisom
- Asiri Ade (2024)
- L.I.F.E. (2024) as Ema
- L.I.F.E. (2024) Associate Producer
- One Too Many (2024) as Ehi
- Meeting Funmi's Parents (2024) as Funmi
- Egun (2023)
- Ada Omo Daddy (2023)
- The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi (2023) as Madam Koi Koi
- Help Me (2023) as Yemisi
- Here Love Lies (2023) as Kemi
- Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman (2022) as Bride
- The Blood Covenant (2022) as Kenny
- Country Hard (2022) as Tola
- Cordelia (2021)
- Lugard (2021)
- Òlòtūré (2019) as Linda
- Bonny And Clara (2019) as Clara
- The Man Who Cuts Tattoos (2019)
- Walking with Shadows (2019) as Iheoma
- Oga Bolaji (2018) as Victoria
- Diamonds in the Sky (2018)
- Losing My Religion (2018)
- King Invincible (2017)
- Public Property (2017) as herself
- Dérè: An African Tale (2017) as Chichi
- Omugwo (2017)
- Somewhere in the Dark (2016)
- The Antique (2014) as Osas
- Ojuju (2014) as Peju
- The Thorns
- Abujaa
- Everybody Loves Jenifer
- Fool's day
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Omowunmi Dada best known for?
Omowunmi Dada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Almost Perfect (2025), Suspicion (2024).
When and where was Omowunmi Dada born?
Omowunmi Dada was born on October 2, 1989.
How many credits does Omowunmi Dada have?
Omowunmi Dada has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2014 to 2026.
What is Omowunmi Dada's background in cinema and television?
Omowunmi Dada, also known as Omowumi Dada, is a Nigerian actress, model, presenter, brand influencer, and voice-over artiste born on October 2, 1989. She is best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. Her film credits include the 2017 Yoruba-language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won th...
Omowunmi Dada by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Suspicion (2024) as Chisom — aged about 34
- Almost Perfect (2025) — aged about 35
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