Ini Dima-Okojie

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Ini Dima-Okojie
Blood sisters
Spouse
Abasi Ene-Obong
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(m. 2022)​

Ini Dima-Okojie (born 24 June 1990) is a Nigerian actress from

Blood Sisters (2022 series) in 2022.[2]

Early life and education

Dima-Okojie is from Esan North-East LGA, Edo State, Nigeria. Her father is a medical doctor and her mother is a retired banker and entrepreneur. She attended Air Force primary school in Lagos and moved to Air Force comprehensive secondary school, Ibadan. She studied at Covenant University, Nigeria, where she earned a degree in International Relations. She quit her job in investment banking to pursue a pathway into acting. This led her to earn a degree in acting from the New York Film Academy.[3][4]

Career

2013 – 2017

Dima-Okojie resigned, from her job in the finance industry to pursue a career in entertainment.

City People Movie Awards around the same time.[8] She was nominated for The Future Awards Africa in 2017.[9]

In 2016, she played the role of Hadiza in a web series by Ndani TV, Skinny Girl in Transit.[10][11] She also featured in 5ive, It's her day, and North East in the same year.

In 2017, she featured in Battleground and

The Future Awards prize for acting.[13] She appeared on Pulse Nigeria's list of the 7 Nollywood actresses of 2017.[14]

2018 – 2021

In 2018 she starred in two movies, Sylvia where she played Gbemi Ogunlana in a story based on a fiction of spirit lovers. Later that year, she was cast in Funke[15] where she played the role of Ms. Catherine starring Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Segun Arinze and directed by Yemi Morafa. The story which was set in 1996 was centred on a young girl's ultimate dream to become a footballer and her struggle to surmount gender roles inherent in her community. In 2018, her outfit to Heineken Lagos fashion week was featured in British and Germany Vogue.[16]

In 2019, she was featured in a role as Laitan Gesinde on the web TV series Oga Pastor directed by renowned movie director and filmmaker Daniel Oriahi. The series was later pulled down by Ndani TV[17]

In 2020, she starred as Tami in the series, Smart Money Woman, an adaptation from a book of the same title by Arese Ugwu.[18] Also in 2020, Who's the boss, featured Dima-Okojie as Jumoke, a best friend to Liah played by Sharon Ooja.

In 2021 She featured in the Netflix original – Namaste Wahala. A multicultural romantic-comedy feature film where she played the role of Didi.[19]

2022

In 2022, she starred in the Netflix Original series, Blood Sisters[20] playing the lead role of Sarah, produced by Ebonylife Studios which is owned by Mo Abudu.[21][22][23] The premiere was well attended by Nollywood stars[24]

Personal life

She is the last of four children - two sisters and one brother. Her parents are both devoted Catholics, her father a retired Air Commodore in the Nigerian Air force and a military-trained doctor. Her mother is a licensed lawyer who worked in the banking sector. Dima-Okojie is also noted to have a strong fashion sense, with Pulse Nigeria and other media outlets describing her as one of the most stylish celebrities in Nigeria.[25][5][26] Dima-Okojie has cited Majid Michel and Richard Mofe-Damijo as her favourite Nollywood actors.[27][28]

In December 2020, she opened up on her Instagram page about her struggle and journey with Uterine fibroid[29] from 2017[30]

In 2021, she announced her engagement to Abasi Ene-Obong, the owner of 54Gene.[31] They tied the knot in May 2022. and received number of nollywood actors and actresses at the wedding.[32]

Filmography

TV shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2022
Blood Sisters
 Sarah Duru A Netflix Original series [2]
2020 The Smart Money Woman Tami Based on a book of the same name by Arese Ugwu [33]
2019 Oga! Pastor Laitan Gesinde [34]
2018 Battleground (The final showdown) Teni Badmus Africa Magic original [35]
2017 Battleground [36]
2016 5ive [37]
2015–2017 Skinny Girl in Transit Hadiza [38]
2015 Desperate Housewives of Africa Aired on Mnet [39]
Vanity's Last Game
2014 Taste of Love Feyisayo Pepple Nigeria's first telenovela [40][41]

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021 Lockdown Angela A Nigerian romantic comedy featuring Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale and Tony Umez
The Wait Nkechi A Faith-based film
Namaste Wahala Didi
Bollywood
cross-cultural romantic comedy 		[42]
2020 Who's The Boss Jumoke A Nigerian Romantic Comedy Film featuring Sharon Ooja, Funke Akindele, Beverly Osu
DOD The first family adventure film in Nigeria
2019 Kpali Amaka Kalayor Alongside Nkem Owoh [43]
2018 Funke! Ms. Cathrine Set in 1996 – Alongside Segun Arinze and Jide Kosoko [44]
Sylvia Gbemi Ogunlana [45]
2017 The Royal Hibiscus Hotel Joyce [46]
2016 The Following Day [47]
North East
 		Hadiza Ahmed [48]
It's Her Day Nicole Hernandez [49]
A Bone to Pick Alicia Starred alongside IK Ogbonna [50]
2015 Death Toll [51]
The Prenup Starred alongside Alex Ekubo
2014 Bad Hair Day Shot while in NYFA [52]

TV Host

Year Title Cast Name Notes
2014 My Big Nigerian Wedding Presenter Aired on Africa Magic in 2015[53]

Production

Year Title Role
2015 Before 30 Production Assistant

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 Golden Movies Awards Best Golden Actress Drama Nominated [54]
2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [7][52]
City People Movie Awards Most Promising Actress Nominated [8][52]
ELOY Awards TV Actress of the Year (Battleground) Nominated [55]
The Future Awards Prize for acting Nominated [56]
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series Pending [57]

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ^ "Why I Left Investment Banking For Nollywood – Ini Dima-Okojie". TheInterview Nigeria. 22 December 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b Ravindran, Manori (7 April 2022). "Netflix's First Nigerian Original Series 'Blood Sisters' Unveils Trailer". Variety. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. ^ "'Why I quit my banking job' – INI DIMA-OKOJIE".
  4. ^ "Acting is not easy – Ini Dima-Okojie". Punch. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  5. ^ a b "STYLE FOCUS: Ini Dima-Okojie — fabulously chic and downright classy". Cable. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  6. ^ Odion, Okoniofa (7 December 2017). "Ini Dima-Okojie, the pretty, dashing actress". Pulse. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  7. ^ a b admin (July 2017). "NEA 2017 full nomination list". tooxclusive.com.ng. Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  8. ^ a b reporter (8 September 2017). "CITY PEOPLE RELEASES NOMINATION LIST FOR 2017 MOVIE AWARDS". citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  9. ^ BellaNaija.com (24 November 2017). "#NigeriasNewTribe: Wizkid, Ini Dima-Okojie, Simi, Davido nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2017 | See Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  10. ^ Tv, Bn (30 December 2016). "Tiwa & Hadiza go head-to-head! Watch Episode 5 of "Skinny Girl in Transit"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
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  13. ^ "Adekunle Gold, Tekno, Ini Dima Okojie, others nominated for Future Awards". The Nation. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  14. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (12 December 2017). "Top 7 Nollywood actresses of the year". Pulse. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  15. ^ "'Funke!' (2018) is an Interesting view of Nigerian life". Soccer Movie Mom. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
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  19. ^ "Namaste Wahala a cross-cultural love story with Bollywood touches: actor Ruslaan Mumtaz". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  20. ^ Sharma, Pooja (5 May 2022). "Blood Sisters (2022) Review: Ini Dima-Okojie in a Suspense-Heavy Thriller". Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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  24. ^ Nimi Princewill (5 May 2022). "Nollywood stars turn out for Netflix premiere of Blood Sisters". CNN. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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  28. ^ "I'll keep working till my name is on everybody's lips". Pulse. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  29. ^ Agesin, Ooreofejesu (31 December 2020). "Ini Dima-Okojie opens up about harrowing battle with fibroids". QED.NG. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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  32. ^ "Ini Dima-Okojie wedding, see all di correct fotos". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  33. ^ "Smart Money Woman: Firstbank Partners Arese Ugwu, Unveils TV Series of the Award-Winning Book". Smart Money Woman: Firstbank Partners Arese Ugwu, Unveils TV Series of the Award-Winning Book. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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  35. ^ "Battle Ground Final Showdown". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  36. ^ BellaNaija.com (25 August 2017). "#AMBattleground Stars Ini Dima-Okojie & Shaffy Bello walk us through Stunning Closets & Extravagant Style". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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  38. ^ "Timini Egbuson joins season 3 of show". Pulse Nigeria. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
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  41. ^ "First Nigerian telenovela underway". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  42. ^ "Namaste Wahala film wey Nollywood/Bollywood collabo do dey totori fans". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  43. ^ "Ini Dima-Okojie says working with Nkem Owoh in 'Kpali' kept her on her toes". Pulse Nigeria. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  44. ^ "Jide Kosoko, Segun Arinze, Eniola Badmus, Ini Dima-Okojie star in Yemi Morafa's 'Funke' | Watch the Teaser on BN". BellaNaija. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  45. ^ "Sylvia… The 'art' of exploring 'spirit husband' in Nollywood". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  46. ^ "EbonyLife TV's "The Royal Hibiscus Hotel" is Coming to Netflix". BellaNaija. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  47. ^ "The Following Day". irokotv.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  48. ^ nollywoodreinvented (3 November 2016). "North East". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  49. ^ ""It's Her Day" is an imaginative and clever comedy movie". Pulse Nigeria. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  50. ^ "A BONE TO PICK". Talk African Movies. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  51. ^ "IK Ogbonna, Ini Dima Okojie team up once again in new thriller film". Pulse Nigeria. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  52. ^ a b c "Ini Dima Okojie Biography| Profile | FabWoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content For The Nigerian Woman. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  53. ^ Weddings, BellaNaija (29 July 2014). "My Big Nigerian Wedding winners Yemisi "Sisi Yemmie" Aiyedun & Yomi Odusanya's Official Wedding Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  54. ^ BellaNaija.com (26 November 2020). "Ini Dima-Okojie, Bimbo Ademoye, Ramsey Nouah are Nominees for 2020 Golden Movie Awards Africa". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  55. ^ Ndeche, Chidirim (2 November 2017). "Full List Of Nominees For The 2017 ELOY Awards". guardian.ng. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  56. ^ BellaNaija.com (24 November 2017). "#NigeriasNewTribe: Wizkid, Ini Dima-Okojie, Simi, Davido nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2017 | See Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  57. ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.[permanent dead link]

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