Jemima Osunde

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Jemima Osunde
Osunde appearing on an episode of NdaniTV's Real Talk
Born (1996-04-30) 30 April 1996 (age 28)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Educationphysiotherapy, University of Lagos
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • presenter
  • physiotherapist
Known forShuga
Notable workThe Delivery Boy
Websitejemimaosunde.com

Jemima Osunde (born 30 April 1996)[1] is a Nigerian actress, model, and presenter. She gained exposure after playing Leila in the television series Shuga.[2] Osunde was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in The Delivery Boy (2018).[3]

Early life[edit]

Jemima Osunde is an Edo State native.[4] She grew up with her mother, father, and older brothers. She is the last child and only daughter of her parents.[5][6]

She studied physiotherapy at the University of Lagos.[7][8][9] Osunde appeared in the film Jungle Jewel after being encouraged by her uncle to pursue acting in 2014.

Career[edit]

Osunde's first big break was her role as Laila in MTV Shuga,[10] appearing in the fourth series. When the show moved to South Africa for its fifth series, Osunde was written out for a year. She returned for the sixth series when it return to Nigeria.[11] In 2018, she starred alongside Linda Ejiofor in the second series of NdaniTV's Rumour Has It.[12][13]

Osunde was back for the seventh series of MTV Shuga's Alone Together which went out nightly featuring "lockdown" conversations between the main characters during lockdown from coronavirus.[14] All of the filmings were done by the actors who include Lerato Walaza, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Mamarumo Marokane, and Mohau Cele.[15]

In 2020, she was cast in Quam's Money, a sequel to the 2018 film New Money. The follow-up story follows what happens when a security guard (Quam) suddenly becomes a multi-millionaire.[16]

In October 2023, she co-launched her beauty brand "Sanaa Beauty" which was founded with Adesua Etomi.[17]

Education[edit]

She attended Air Force Primary School, went on to Holy Child college for her secondary school education, and had her tertiary education at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos.[18] In 2019, Osunde graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in physiotherapy.[19] Osunde joined the mandatory National Youth Service Corps orientation program and uploaded a picture of herself participating in the program.[20]

Filmography[edit]

playing MTV Shuga's Leila during the lockdown in 2020

Television[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Result Ref
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year – female Nominated [21]
Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated [22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Birthday Girl Jemima Osunde is Painting the Town Red from her Couch". BellaNaija. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. ^ "I'm a no nonense person – Jemima Osunde".
  3. ^ Husseini, Shaibu (28 September 2019). "AMAA 2019 nomination: Four 'huge' slots for Nollywood's leading ladies". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Budding actress, Jemima Osunde up against Adesua Etomi?". Vanguard News. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Jemima Osunde Biography | Age | Movies | Net Worth | Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Jemima Osunde Biography, Lifestyle, Boyfriend, Education, Career, Networth - Lots Of Entertainment". 2 January 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Jemima Osunde Biography, Net Worth, Real Age, Facts and Relationship". Newsblits.
  8. ^ "Budding actress, Jemima Osunde up against Adesua Etomi?".
  9. ^ "Actress is what Nigeria needs at this time".
  10. ^ "Before Stardom With... Jemima Osunde". Punch Newspapers. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  11. ^ Obioha, Ikenna (7 January 2018). "How I got global fame – Jemima Osunde, actress". The Sun.
  12. ^ NdaniTV (14 March 2018), Go Behind The Scenes of Rumour Has It Season 2, retrieved 15 March 2018
  13. ^ NdaniTV (20 April 2018), Rumour Has It S2E5: Janus, retrieved 23 April 2018
  14. ^ "MTV Shuga: Alone Together | Episode 7". YouTube MTV Shuga. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  15. ^ Akabogu, Njideka (16 April 2020). "MTV Shuga and ViacomCBS Africa Respond to COVID-19 with "Alone Together" Online Series". BHM. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  16. ^ Tv, Bn (5 November 2020). "This Teaser for Forthcoming "Quam's Money" starring Falz, Toni Tones, Nse Ikpe-Etim is a Whole Different Vibe!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Bio – Jemima Osunde". Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  19. ^ Odion Okonofua (28 March 2019). "Jemima Osunde graduates from medical school". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  20. ^ "Actress Jemima Osunde goes to NYSC camp". Pulse Nigeria. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  21. ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  22. ^ Gbenga, Bada (27 October 2019). "AMAA 2019: Here are all the winners at the 15th edition of award". Pulse NG. Retrieved 29 October 2019.

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