Jide Awobona
Babajide Saheed "Jide" Awobona is a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker. He was born and raised in Lagos but hails from Ogun State. He gained popularity for his role as Sam in the sitcom Jenifa's Diary.
Early life
Jide Awobona was born on 9 February 1985 in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is, however, a native of Ogun State, Nigeria.Education
Jide Awobona had his primary education at Wesley Memorial Primary School in Lagos. He had his secondary education at Amuwo Odofin Secondary School, after which he got his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State.Career
Jide Awobona started his acting career in 2002, the same year he started his acting training with Jovies Perfection Press. His career kicked off in 2003 when he played a major role in the popular Nigerian TV drama series Super Story, Last Honor. Since then, has starred and produced several Nigeria films. He was nominated for best Actor in Leading role by BON awards in 2020.Selected filmography
- Jenifa's Diary as Sam
- The Bunglers as Alhaji
- Ranti Mi as Jide
- Convicted
- Olopa Olorun
- Alimi as Samuel
- Akaba
- The Cokers as Bayo
- Clock
- Olokun
- The Event
- Olawura alongside Tierny Olalere
- Lisabi: The Uprising as Osobande
Awards and nominations