Omowunmi Dada was born on October 2,1989 and is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji.
13 Facts About Omowumi Dada
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Omowumi Dada was cast in the 2017 Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017.
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In 2018, Omowumi Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film, Sade.
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Omowumi Dada was born in Lagos State, where she attended Ifako International Nursery and Primary School for her primary education, during this time, she became a member of the Yoruba Cultural Troupe.
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Omowumi Dada went on to attend Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, for her secondary education and studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos.
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Omowumi Dada began her acting career, taking small parts in stage plays while at the university.
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Omowumi Dada has featured in several Television series, including the EbonylifeTv series Married to the Game, Best Friends and Dere an African Adaptation of Disney's "Cinderella ".
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In 2017, Omowumi Dada featured in the critically acclaimed stage production, Isale Eko, a stage play, which was adopted as part of the activities sanctioned by the government of Lagos state to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Lagos State.
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In 2018, Omowumi Dada was cast in the titular role of Sade, in Nigeria's first full-feature length Animation movie titled SADE which was set for release in 2019.
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Omowumi Dada featured in Tunde Kelani's film, Ayinla, alongside Kunle Afolayan and Lateef Adedimeji.
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Omowumi Dada is an Ambassador for Daivyan children Cancer Foundation that advocates for the awareness and support for children living with cancer.
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Omowumi Dada is an Ambassador for Brian Wotari Foundation that is focused on engaging and enriching lives of youths.
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In 2021, Omowumi Dada played the role of an investigative journalist, Halima Abdul in the Psalm Oderinde directed short film Rebirth, produced by Chris Odeh of Sozo Films for Homevida Masterclass, and written by Thecla Uzozie and Dawn Ntekim-Rex.