Nigerian actress, Omowunmi Dada, is engaged.
The actress made the announcement in an Instagram page on Monday.
Sharing a picture of herself and her lover, she wrote “See what I unboxed”
Omowunmi Dada is best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji.
She also took part in the 2017 Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards.
Dada received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017.
In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria’s first animation full-length feature film, Sade
Furthermore, Dada featured in Tunde Kelani’s film, Ayinla, alongside Kunle Afolayan and Lateef Adedimeji
In 2020, she described her working experience with filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, as fulfilling.
Dada wrote “My MAN CRUSH is “Baba mi” as I fondly call him. I grew up on all his films. He is that filmmaker I always looked forward to working with.
“I remember when I was in secondary school and for 6 years I literally passed in front of his office in Oshodi. I’d tell myself that someday I will work with Tunde Kelani and mainframe productions.
“I was certain, just didn’t know when. I met him years later but it wasn’t just time yet however he kept being an amazing father. When in 2017 he called me to play Sidi in “Sidi Ilujinle” I was super excited that night but schedule made it impossible as I was on JEMEJI.
“It hurt me badly then but I KNEW I would work with him. 3 years later #ayinlathemovie movie is happening and ohhhh I am experiencing the TUNDE KELANI himself. His creative prowess, his calm demeanor, and how he talk to you through the character. How he’s ever-smiling, funny, and energetic even when we youngsters are tired during midnight shoots.
“At 75, I literary ask him where he gets the energy from. I have never seen him angry even when touts are being silly.
“Most beautiful part, after every scene TK will come to you and whisper PRAYERS to your ears for minutes. Sometimes I’m moved to tears 😢.
God bless you Baba mi. You are really someone to emulate. Thank you for being a father indeed. E pe funwa. So fam, I spoke a future into existence, and here it is. SPEAK YOURS TODAY!!!
