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Omowunmi Dada Discusses Baba Segi’s Wives, Black Market and Her Nollywood Journey

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Nollywood actor Omowunmi Dada reflects on her journey from a tomboy childhood in Lagos to becoming an award-winning performer and film executive. She says studying Theatre Arts at the University of Lagos strengthened her commitment to excellence and resilience. Dada discusses landing the role of Bolanle in the film adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. She also shares how her role as Folake in the television series Jemeji became a major turning point in her career. The actor and producer speaks about Black Market, a film project aiming for a Guinness World Record attempt. She says the project is intended to spotlight Nigerian storytelling, talent and ambition on a larger stage.

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prince

Which part of Omowunmi Dada's journey do you think most shaped her approach to excellence: Lagos, Theatre Arts at UNILAG, or working across acting and film?

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kunle

I agree, the combination of formal training and varied screen work likely gives the strongest foundation for consistent quality.

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kris

Her path from a tomboy childhood to award-winning performer and film executive shows how varied experiences can feed a creative career.

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ade

Awards are encouraging, but resilience and commitment matter more when judging a journey than the recognition attached to it.

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zaza

Students interested in Nollywood can take note: formal training, persistence, and learning different sides of film work can build a stronger foundation.

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