Najite Dede

Najite Dede
OccupationsFilm actress, director
FatherBrownson Dede
RelativesMichelle Dede

Najite Dede is a director and a Nigerian actress in the Nollywood industry.[1][2] She is a sibling to Michelle Dede and a cousin to Richard Mofe Damijo who are also into the film industry.[3][2][4]

Early life and education

Her father is Mr. Brownson Dede, a Nigerian ex-diplomat to Ethiopia.[4][2]

Career

Although she studied law at the University of Ibadan, she realised early that she didn't want to practice it. Instead, she chose to pursue a career in theatre, film and television, later directing V Monologues (formerly known as Vagina Monolgues).

The Nollywood actress has also shown versatility acting different roles through the years.[5] She has featured in several television series including, Unbroken and The Governor, which aired on Africa Magic and Ebonylife TV respectively.

Filmography

  • MTV Shuga
  • Prince of Savannah
  • Mamma Mia[6][7]
  • Heartbeat the musical[8][9][10][11]
  • High[12][13]
  • Can of worms (1999)
  • 30 Days (2006) - Temilola Brisbee
  • Small Boy (2008) - Aina
  • Gidi Up (2013) - Ade
  • Ojo's in d' House (2013) - Elizabeth Ojo
  • Ordinary People (2014) - Aunty Rose
  • The Governor (2016) - Elizabeth
  • It's her day[14] (2016) - Fowey
  • Gone Nine Months (2017) - Agnes Olajuwon
  • Unbroken[15] (2019-2020) - Ofure Jangfa
  • Riona[16] (2020) - Arenyeka
  • The House of Secrets (2023) - Sarah
  • Grown (2024) - Mrs. Aje

Award

See also

References

  1. ↑ sunnews (2017-05-21). "I don't have a grass-to-grace story – Bovi, Comedian, Actor". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  2. 1 2 3 ""Our father taught us to respect everyone"â€" Najite & Mitchelle Dede". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  3. ↑ izuzu, chibumga (2016-03-23). "9 things you should know about multilingual TV host, actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  4. 1 2 Bada, Gbenga (2019-09-03). "Here are RMD's 2 popular cousins you never knew about". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  5. ↑ Omorogbe, Paul (2021-12-25). "FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE: Top 11 events to rock your December". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  6. ↑ "MAMMA MIA!: An Operatic Odyssey". This Day. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  7. ↑ "Odimba makes bold statement at FirstBank's Mamma Mia: The Smash hit musical". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  8. ↑ sunnews (2016-12-16). "Heartbeat 'll set new record in stage production –Joke Silva". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  9. ↑ "MTV Shuga Reveals New Stars For New Season". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  10. ↑ "Heartbeat, the musical hits a graceful home run". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  11. ↑ "From star couple, Heartbeat the Musical". The Punch. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  12. ↑ "High, stage play returns in April". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  13. ↑ "Rue14 Studios takes guests "High" at MUSON Centre". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2018-12-28. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  14. ↑ "Bovi's Movie Premiere "It's Her Day"". This Day. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  15. 1 2 Omorogbe, Paul (2020-02-07). "'Unbroken' shines on Africa Magic's Showmax". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  16. ↑ Online, Tribune (2020-10-16). "MultiChoice Nigeria launches two local telenovelas, Riona and Enakhe". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
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