Adesua Etomi

Adesua Etomi
Adesua Etomi at the AMVCAs 2016
Born
Tolulope Adesua Etomi

(1986-02-22) 22 February 1986
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Actress
  • entrepreneur
Years active2012–present
Spouse
​
(m. 2017)​
Children2
AwardsAfrica Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2016)

Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington (born 22 February 1986),[a] commonly known as Adesua Etomi (Listenⓘ), is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur.[3] She debuted her film career with Knocking On Heaven's Door (2014).[4] Etomi has starred in several films and received several awards, including Best Actress in a Drama at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Falling.[5]

Early life and education

Etomi was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, as the last of three siblings.[1][6] Her father is a soldier of Esan descent who was born in Edo State, while her mother is an engineer of Yoruba descent.[7][8][9] Etomi attended Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, and moved to Queen's College. At the age of 13, she left Nigeria for the United Kingdom, and attained a diploma in physical and theatre art from the City College Coventry in 2004.[10] She also studied arts and performance at the University of Wolverhampton in 2006.

Career

Etomi's film credits include The Arbitration,[11] The Wedding Party,[12][13] and Falling.[14] Her performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama.[15][16] Other notable films she has appeared in include A Soldier's Story (2015), Out of Luck (2015),[17] and Couple of Days (2016).[18] Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of Shuga, a television soap opera about HIV/AIDS prevention.[19][20] She began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer in the Yemisi Wada-directed crime series LasGidi Cops, which debuted in June 2016.[21] She was also featured on Vogue's list of 14 global superstars.[22] In February 2022, Etomi released her debut single "So Natural". In October 2023, she launched her beauty brand Sanaa Beauty, which she co-founded with Jemima Osunde.[23]

Personal life

Adesua Etomi and husband Banky W. at AMVCA 2020

Etomi got engaged to Banky W in February 2017.[24][25] The couple held their traditional marriage on 19 November, a court wedding on 20 November, and a white wedding ceremony on 25 November 2017, in Cape Town, South Africa. In early January 2021, Etomi gave birth to their first child.[26] In April 2021, Etomi and Banky W opened up about their marriage and struggles with child bearing while speaking at Waterbrook Church.[27] In 2024, the couple announced the birth of their second child on Instagram.[28]

Etomi was credited with saving Iretiola Doyle's daughter from bullies.[29] In March 2025, Etomi shed light on Hyperemesis gravidarum by sharing her personal battle with the condition. Her candidness and advocacy raised awareness about the challenges faced by women with severe pregnancy-related illnesses.[30]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The CallTaraShort film
2014Brave[31]LayoShort film
Knocking On Heaven's Door[32]Debbie
2015Falling[33]Muna
A Soldier's Story[34]LebariDirected by Frankie Ogar
Out of Luck[35]Bisola
2016Couple of Days[36]Nina
The Arbitration[37]Dara OlujobiDrama
Something Wicked[38]Claudia
The Wedding Party[39]Dunni Coker
Ayamma: Music In The Desert[40]Ayamma/Iko/IhuomaMusical
201710 Days In Sun City[41]BiancaAdventure / Comedy / Romance
In Line Kate
The Wedding Party 2Dunni OnwukaDirected by Niyi Akinmolayan
2018Date Night
King of BoysAdekemi Salami Crime / Drama
Memoirs of 4[42]TeniDirected by Alex Mouth
Up NorthZainabDrama
2019 Muna[43]MunaAction / Crime / Drama
Malika: Warrior Queen[44]MalikaShort Animation
Sugar RushSusieAction / Comedy
The Set Up Chike
2022 The Set Up 2 Chike Crime / Drama
The Perfect Arrangement
2023 Gangs of Lagos[45][46] Gift Crime / Thriller
2024 Japa Kamsi Comedy / Fantasy

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Smooth PromotionsReporter/PresenterTV Station
2014Gidi Up (season 2)[47]SharonSeries
2015Las Gidi Cops[48]Amaka ObioraSeries
Shuga (season 5)[49]SheilaSeries
2017Shuga: Down South[50][51]SheilaSeries
2025 Iyanu: Child of Wonder Olori Animated series

Theatre

YearTitleRoleCompany
2004The CrucibleJohn ProctorCity College Production
2005Miss SaigonJohn ThomasCity College Production
2006Jesus Christ SuperstarJudasCity College Production
2008FractalThe OppressedArena Theatre
2009The Grimm TalesDwarf/WitchArena Theatre
Not My Cup Of TeaImmigrantArena Theatre
2012The Miller's TaleAliceSaga Tiata - Edinburge Fringe Festival
2013Anatomy Of A WomanBolatitoLagos Theater Festival
ShatteredLovethPaw Studios
Crystal SlippersSewaThespian Family Theater
London Life Lagos LivingSuePaw Studios
Saro[52]RumeBap Productions
Secret Life Of Baba Segi's WivesSegiJoos and Joms Productions
2014Band Aid[53]
Make We WakaChantelleLook Left Look Right
Saro[54]RumeBap Productions

Voice over

YearRoleCompany
2013Taste BudFanta
2014FanSolo Phones

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult Ref
2009Foresight Theater AwardsBest Performance in a devised Piece of workHerselfWon
2014Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsMost Promising ActressKnocking on Heaven's DoorNominated
Nollywood Reinvented AwardsBest New ActressHerselfWon
2015Golden Movie AwardsGolden Actress in a Lead RoleFallingNominated
Discovery of the YearHerselfWon [55]
City People Entertainment AwardsBest New ActressNominated [56]
Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest ActressFallingNominated
Best On-screen duoNominated
Female Viewer's ChoiceHerselfNominated
ELOY AwardsActress of the Year - Big screenFallingWon [57]
Actress of the Year - TelevisionGidi UpNominated
2016Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV series)FallingWon [58]
12th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in Leading roleNominated
Golden Movie AwardsGolden ActressNominated
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress in Leading RoleNominated
ELOY AwardsActress of the year - Big ScreenThe ArbitrationNominated
2017Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress Drama/TV SeriesNominated
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Lead Actress In A FilmAyammaNominated
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Lead role –English Sugar Rush Nominated [59]

See also

References

Notes

  1. ↑ Many sources cite Etomi's year of birth as 1986.[1] However, she claimed to be 29 years old in an interview with Pulse Nigeria in January 2016.[2]

sources

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  3. ↑ Badmus, Kayode (22 February 2016). "Adesua Etomi: Life of a 'first class' graduate turned screen diva as she celebrates another year". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  4. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Adesua Etomi: 5 movies featuring Africa's best actress of the year". Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "Adesua Etomi: Life Of A 'first Class' Graduate Turned Screen Diva As She Celebrates Another Year - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 February 2016. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  6. ↑ "Adesua Etomi Biography". Naij. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Birthday Turnup! Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Celebrates with Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Linda Ejiofor & More". 23 February 2015. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  8. ↑ Martins, Ameh (2 December 2020). "ETOMI-WELLINGTON, Adesuwa". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  9. ↑ Walubengo, Peris (24 February 2021). "Adesua Etomi's biography: age, parents, movies, where is she from?". Legit.ng. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  10. ↑ Yemisi Suleiman (5 June 2016). "AMAA Nominees 2016". Allure Magazine (Vanguard): 13. Retrieved 8 October 2016. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. ↑ "NET Films: Watch O.C Ukeje and Adesua Etomi in new movie The Arbitration - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 28 July 2016. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  12. ↑ The Wedding Party (2016) - IMDb, retrieved 19 November 2021
  13. ↑ "'The Wedding Party' of Banky W and Adesua Etomi". Premium Times. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  14. ↑ "Nollywood Movie 'Falling' Which Stars Desmond Elliot And Adesua Etomi To Hit Cinemas In September - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 13 August 2015. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "'Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer". 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
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  18. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. ""Couple of Days": Watch Adesua Etomi, Falz, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili in behind the scenes". Archived from the original on 23 June 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  19. ↑ "MTV Shuga Behind the Scenes - Adesua Etomi talks about her character Sheila in MTV Shuga 4". Archived from the original on 2 November 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  20. ↑ "MTV Shuga character profile - Sheila". Archived from the original on 5 December 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  21. ↑ "Are You Ready for 'Lasgidi Cops: Special Crimes Unit'? Watch the Trailer of the Crime Series starring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola & More!". BellaNaija. 3 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  22. ↑ "Actress, Adesua Etomi covers Vogue with 13 other 'global superstars'". The Punch. 14 March 2019. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  23. ↑ Iwalaiye, Temi (16 October 2023). "Why Adesua Etomi and Jemima Osunde's 'Sanaa' is not just another celeb skincare line". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  24. ↑ Jayne Augoye (3 May 2017). "It's no movie, BankyW and actress Adesua Etomi announce engagement". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  25. ↑ "See photos of Banky W and Adesua Etomi at their introduction ceremony". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 May 2017. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  26. ↑ "Adesua and Banky W Welcome First Child". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  27. ↑ "Final say Faith". Bella Naija. 5 April 2021.
  28. ↑ Daramola, Ibukunoluwa (14 October 2024). "Banky W and Adesua Etomi are expecting baby number 2!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  29. ↑ "How Adesua Etomi saved my daughter from bullies - Iretiola Doyle". The Punch. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  30. ↑ RITA (4 March 2025). "Adesua Etomi Recalls Battle With Hyperemesis Gravidarum". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  31. ↑ Mistah Cole. "Trailer For Short Nigerian Film BRAVE Starring Wole Ojo and Adesua Etomi". 360Nobs.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  32. ↑ Efeturi. "Movie Review: Knocking On Heaven's Door - 360Nobs.com". 360Nobs.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  33. ↑ "' Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer". BellaNaija. 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  34. ↑ "A Soldier's Story – Featuring Linda Ejiofor, Tope Tedela, Adesua Etomi, Daniel K Daniel". Pride Magazine Nigeria. 10 October 2015. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  35. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "' Out of Luck': Watch Femi Branch, Tope Tedela, Linda Ejiofor, Niyi Johnson in trailer". Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  36. ↑ "Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Falz, Others Star In New Movie 'Couple Of Days'Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Falz, Others Star In New Movie 'Couple Of Days' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 January 2016. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  37. ↑ "The Star-Studded Teaser for 'The Arbitration' is Here, Starring O.C Ukeje, Adesua Etomi, Ireti Doyle, Sola Fosudo, Beverly Naya & More". BellaNaija. 2 August 2016. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  38. ↑ "Watch the Teaser of "Something Wicked" starring Ireti Doyle, Okey Uzoeshi, Adesua Etomi, Gabriel Afolayan, Beverly Naya & More". 2 August 2016. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  39. ↑ "Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale & More to Star in EbonyLife Films' "The Wedding Party" - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 27 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
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