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Nigerian actress & model (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Jemima Osunde | |
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Born | Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria | 30 April 1996
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Education | physiotherapy, University of Lagos |
Alma mater | University of Lagos |
Occupations |
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Known for | Shuga |
Notable work | The Delivery Boy |
Website | jemimaosunde |
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.
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]
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]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year – female | Nominated | [22] |
Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | [23] |
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