Osas Ighodaro Biography – Osas Ighodaro is a popular Nigerian-American actress, producer, host, and humanitarian. She has been in the entertainment industry for years showcasing her talent and craft.
The award-winning actress is a star in the film sector. She is a beauty Queen, she has appeared on the covers of various prominent magazines. She is also well known for being on the front lines of the malaria fight.
Osas Ighodaro Profile Summary
- Act Name: Osas Ighodaro
- Full names: Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro
- Date of Birth: 26th October, 1990
- State of Origin: Edo State
- Place of birth: New York City, USA
- Nationality: Nigerian American
- Marital status: Divorced
- Ex-spouse: Gbenro Ajibade
- Profession: Actress, Former model, Host and producer
- Net Worth: $500,000
Osas Ighodaro Early Life and Education
Osas Ighodaro was born Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro on October 26th,1990 to Nigerian parents from Edo state. Currently, the award-winning actress hasn’t disclosed any information about her family or siblings
She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and minors in entrepreneurship and theatre. She also earned a master’s degree in Fine Arts from Pace University’s Actors Studio Drama School.
Modeling Career
After winning the title of Miss Black Connecticut USA, Osas Ighodaro won the Miss Black USA in 2010. During her stay in the United States, she continued taking part in various modeling gigs.
In 2012, she traveled to Nigeria to stay for six months and ended up getting an acting gig.
Acting Career
The young actress has always described acting as her first love. After graduating from college, Osas Ighodaro began her professional acting career in New York City. She appeared in some stage plays and independent films. She arrived in Nigeria in 2012 with the idea of returning to the United States after six months, but she landed many acting jobs, including Adanna in Tinsel, and has stayed ever since.
Cadillac Records, The Smart Money Woman, and Gbomo Gbomo Express are among her film appearances. Her performances in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Man of God earned her ‘Best Actress in a Drama’ at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice accolades in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Osas Ighodaro is managed by her Long-time manager Chimdinma R. Maduforo.
She co-hosted The Headies 2022, The Headies 2023, the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, and the family show ‘Maltina Dance All’. She was named a top female celebrity for 2020.
Osas Ighodaro Ajibade spotted various virgin potential in the Nollywood entertainment industry upon his arrival in Nigeria. This was the start of her career as a Nollywood actress. Her Nollywood debut was in her role of Adanna in Tinsel.
She was sure that, in comparison to Hollywood, Nigeria would provide her with more starring roles in various films and TV shows. As a result, she decided to stay and further her acting career. She has participated in the following activities:
Osas Ighodaro Foundation and Philatronphy
Popular actress Osas Ighodaro Revealed she set up a foundation “Joyful Joy Malaria Foundation” to honor her sister who passed away because of malaria in 2006 when she was crowned Miss Black USA.
Osas Ighodaro tribe
Osas has been very secretive about her tribe but it is known she is from Edo state.
Osas Ighodaro Parents
Her parents are Mr and Mrs Ighodaro from Edo state.
Osas Ighodaro and Speculation dating Wizkid
Nollywood actress reacted to the speculation she is dating Popular Nigerian Musician Wizkid. Some time ago, photos and videos of them partying at a nightclub surfaced online and it fueled the rumors they were dating.
During Wizkid’s 3-day MIL concert at the 02 Arena, Osas Ighodaro flew to the United States to spend time with Wizkid.
However, during an interview with Gbemi and Toolz, osas maintained she was just friends with Wizkid.
Osas Ighodaro Father
Her father’s name is Mr.Ighodaro and he hails from Edo state.
Osas daughter
In June 2015, she married Gbenro Ajibade. In 2016, they welcomed their first child. They divorced long after.
Is Osas Ighodaro still married?
Her marriage with Gbenro Ajibade didn’t last up to four years as they went their separate ways in 2019.
Osas Ighodaro and Johnny Drille
Popular Nigerian Singer Johnny Drille said Osas Ighodaro was his cousin because they bear the same surname. Johnny drille real name is John Ighodaro.
However, he cleared the air that they are not blood-related.
Osas Ighodaro’s Movies
Osas Ighodaro has been featured in many movies and we will list them below;
- Killa season
- Hookers in Revolt
- My African Uncle
- Luggage
- Across a Bloodied Ocean
- Cadillac Records
- Jewslim
- Notorious
- Park Sharks
- Computer Love
- The tested
- Computer Love
- She said: A romantic comedy
- Psa 64
- The department
- Gbomo Gbomo Express
- Where children play
- Entreat
- Put a Ring on it
- Idahosa Trails
- Little Drops of Happy
- Wurukum Roundabout
- Countdown
- White Pickett Fence
- New money
- King boys
- Man o God
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna story
- Ratnik
- 3 cold dishes
- Knee down
- Who lived at Number ^
- The Ghost and The Tout
- Bad comments
- Mamba’s diamond
- Namaste wahala
- Mama drama
Osas Ighodaro Awards
Osas Ighodaro has won several awards as a model and actress and we will list them below;
- Miss Black USA pageant (2010)
- ELOY Awards (2014)
- ELOY Awards (2015)
- Green October La Mode Magazine Awards (2015)
- 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2016)
- Her Network – Woman of the Year Awards (2021)
- Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2022)
- African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2023)
Osas Ighodaro brother
We have no information confirming whether she has a brother or not.
Osas Ighodaro mother
Her mother’s name is Mrs.Ighodaro
Osas Ighodaro’s Net worth
Osas Ighodaro’s Net worth is estimated to be around $500,000
Osas Ighodaro Social media
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