Ireti Osayemi
Ireti Osayemi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ireti Osayemi January 14, 1982 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, performer |
Ireti Osayemi is a Nigerian Yoruba-language film actress.[1][2]
Background and education
Ireti Osayemi was born on January 14, 1982. Her parents and she had lived in Liberia before returning to Nigeria during the Liberian civil war. She is from Lagos state, where she received her entire education. Ireti went on to Ajumoni Secondary School in Lagos after finishing primary school and earning her West African Leaving Certificate.
She later attended Lagos State University in Ojo, Lagos, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.
Career
Ireti Osayemi entered the Nigerian film business in 1999 and began appearing in Nollywood films. She primarily appeared in Yoruba films alongside Funke Akindele, Eniola Badmus, and Odunlade Adekola.
Personal life
Ireti Osayemi married Nollywood movie producer Bakky Adeoye in 2008, and their marriage has two children.[3]
She had their first child in 2007 before they married, and their second child in 2009, after they married.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –Yoruba | Ojo Meta | Won | [4] |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –Yoruba | Never Too Late | Nominated | [5] |
References
- ^ Ajagunna, Timilehin (2016-01-14). "Ireti Osayemi: 10 facts you must know about the popular Yoruba actress as she turns 34 today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ireti Osayemi Bakare (Actress) | Photo and Movies | INSIDENOLLY". www.insidenolly.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ Adebayo, Tireni (2022-07-06). ""I cover you in the blood of Jesus" Fan prays over new video of Doris Simeon's son with ex-husband Daniel Ademinokan". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
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