Femi Branch

Femi BranchListenⓘ (born May 14, 1970) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer.[1][2][3][4]

Femi Branch
Born
Femi Branch

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

Early life

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

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]

Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - English Nominated [10]

References
  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. "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 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. Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-10). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 2021-10-09.


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