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Babajide Saheed "Jide" Awobona (born 9 February 1985) is a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker. He was born and raised in Lagos but hails from Ogun State. He gained popularity for his role as Sam in the sitcom Jenifa's Diary.
Early life
Jide Awobona was born on 9 February 1985 in Lagos state, Nigeria. He is, however, a native of Ogun state, Nigeria.
Education
Jide Awobona had his primary education at Wesley Memorial Primary School in Lagos. He had his secondary education at Amuwo Odofin Secondary School, after which he got his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State.
Career
Jide Awobona started his acting career in 2002, the same year he started his acting training with Jovies Perfection Press. His career kicked off in 2003 when he played a major role in the popular Nigerian TV drama series Super Story, Last Honor. Since then, has starred and produced several Nigeria films. He was nominated for best Actor in Leading role (Yoruba) by BON awards in 2020.
Selected filmography
Jenifa's Diary (2013) as Sam
The Bunglers (2017) as Alhaji
Ranti Mi (2018) as Jide
Convicted (2019)
Olopa Olorun (2019)
Alimi (2021) as Samuel
Akaba (2021)
The Cokers (2021) as Bayo
Clock (2019)
Olokun (2021)
The Event (2017)
Olawura (2022) alongside Tierny Olalere
Lisabi: The Uprising (2024) as Osobande
Awards and nominations
See also
List of Yoruba people
List of Nigerian actors
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Jide Awobona
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Jenifa's Diary
- 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards
- Oluwakemi Adejoro Ojo
- Niyi Akinmolayan
- My Mirror
- Babajide
