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Babajide S. Awobona
Nigerian actor and filmmaker

Babajide S. Awobona

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Nigerian actor and filmmaker
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Babajide Saheed "Jide" AwobonaListen(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)
  • The Bunglers (2017)
  • Convicted (2019)
  • Olopa Olorun (2019)
  • Alimi (2021)
  • Akaba (2021)
  • Clock (2019)
  • Olokun (2021)
  • The Event (2017)
  • Olawura (alongside Tierny Olalere)

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeFilmResultRef
2017Maya Awards AfricaBest actor in TV series (Jenifa's Dairy)Won
2020BON AwardsBest actor in a leading role (Yoruba)You Are MeNominated
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