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Femi Branch
Born
Femi Branch

(1970-05-14) 14 May 1970 (age 54)
Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer
Years active1991–present

Femi BranchListenⓘ (born May 14, 1970) is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politicians who constested for deputy governor during the 2023 general election in Ogun state.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

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Branch was born on May 14, 1970. His parents were teachers in Sagamu, Nigeria.[5] He attended Satellite Town Primary School at Amuwo Odofin before attending the Airforce Secondary School at Ikeja.[6] He later proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where, though admitted for Religious Studies, he later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts.[7]

Career

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Branch began his career at Obafemi Awolowo University in 1991, the same year he featured in a yoruba stage play titled Eniyan.[8] He later featured in a movie titled Orisun (meaning: Origin) produced by members of staff of Obafemi Awolowo University but his first appearance on television was in 2003 in an MTN Group television commercial titled "Dance with me".[9] He appeared in the role of Oscar in a soap opera titled Domino.[8] He has since appeared in over a hundred Nigerian films, a few of which he produced and directed.[2] In 2024, Branch starred in Farmer's Bride - a Nigerian period drama.[10]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - English Nominated [11]

References

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  1. ^ "TOP ACTOR FEMI BRANCH OPENS UP ON N4M DEBT SCANDAL". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch Play Host @ Miss Insurance Grand Finale -- article". dailytimes.com.ng. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ^ Okporu, Rachel (2021-09-25). "Actor Femi Branch reacts to Bobrisky and Mompha's dating allegation". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  4. ^ "Yaw, Timi Dakolo, 9ice, others x-ray Nigeria with stage play, Po". Punch Newspapers. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  5. ^ Tolu. "Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch, Battles Serious Spiritual Problem…". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Femi Branch: How Acting Affects Family Life, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  7. ^ "I have a ministry, but Im not a pastor -Femi Branch". modernghana.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  8. ^ a b "A Bookjam Treat for Abuja Literati, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  9. ^ "PLAYING THE BAD BOY IN MOVIES IS CHALLENGING,-- FEMI BRANCH". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  10. ^ BellaNaija.com (2024-09-27). "Mercy Aigbe, Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye & More Bring Traditional Elegance to "Farmer's Bride" Premiere | See the Looks". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  11. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-10). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 2021-10-09.


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