Olumide Oworu is a Nigerian actor, model, and rapper. Most people know him from The Johnsons, where he played Tari. He has also appeared in several other films, including Far from Home, The Men in Her Life, and Hammer.
Olumide Oworu Biography
| Date of Birth | December 11, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Profession | TV Actor |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
Early Life
Olumide Oworu (born December 11, 1994, 31 years old) grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, in Ibadan. Olumide is the last of five children in his family. Details of Olumide Oworu’s father are not made known in any public domain. Olumide Oworu parents are Mr and Mrs Oworu.
Education
The actor attended King’s College, Lagos, and the University of Lagos. He graduated from Babcock University in June 2017.
Parents
Speaking about his parents being supportive of his career, Olumide Oworu told The Nation;
“My parents are supportive. My mum got me started acting. She drove me to my first audition. Before that, I was already doing radio voice-overs and modeling which she started me on, of course. So, I’m just thankful to have supportive parents.”
Career
Olumide Oworu commenced acting at six in 2006 with the television series Everyday People. He is also known for his role as Tari in the Africa Magic Series The Johnsons. Tari was a mischievous young boy who always got into trouble. The show became a hit, and Olumide gained much popularity from it.
He also starred in television series such as The Patriot, The Men In Her Life, Hammer, Stolen Waters, and New Son. Olumide portrayed the character ‘Weki’ in MTV Base’s Shuga series, seasons 3 and 4.
He is also a television presenter. Olumide Oworu has won several awards, including the “Mr. Popularity” prize in the Model of Africa 2012 contest, the Nollywood Revelation of The Year award at the Scream Awards 2014, and The Most Promising Youth Actor award at Ping Awards 2014. He won the Most Promising Actor in 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards and Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Soldier’s Story in the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Filmography
- Everyday people
- A Soldier’s Story
- Shuga
- 8 Bars and a clef
- The Johnsons
- The Patriot
- Staying strong
- Hammer
- The men in her life
- Man of God
- Far From Home
- Stolen Waters
- New Son
Music Career
In addition to acting, Olumide Oworu is also a singer and songwriter. He has released several singles, including “Omo Lekki” and “Me and You.” He has also collaborated with other artists, including Sess and D’Prince.
Awards
2014: Nollywood Revelation of The Year award
2015: Best of Nollywood Awards for Most Promising Actor
Personal Life
Olumide is currently in a relationship with an amazing woman he had chosen to keep from the public eye. Still, a check on his social media pages confirmed that she is very active in his life but has continued hiding her face in several photos he shared on Instagram.
Political Ambitions
Olumide Oworu followed his senior colleagues’ footsteps as he unveiled his political ambition. He took to his Instagram page to announce his candidacy for Membership of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency 1, under the Labour Party.
It is worth noting that actor cum politician Desmond Elliot currently holds the position Olumide is vying for in Surulere Constituency 1 under the All Progressive Congress and is running for a 3rd term.
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Olumide Oworu Net Worth
Olumide Oworu is a Nigerian actor, model, Labour Party Political Aspirant, and rapper with an estimated net worth of $300,000.
People Also Ask FAQs
is olumide oworu married?
Olumide is currently in a relationship with an amazing woman he had chosen to keep from the public eye.
Which state is Olumide Oworu from?
He also hails from Ogun state, Nigeria
