Английская Википедия:Efa Iwara
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Nigerian English Шаблон:Infobox person Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.[1]
Early life and education
Iwara was born on 20 August 1990 in Ibadan, Oyo State to his Professor of Linguistics father and Librarian mother. He hails from Ugep in Cross River State.[1][2]
He attended Staff School, Ibadan for his primary education, and the International School, Barth Road, Ibadan, for his secondary education. He graduated from the University of Ibadan, with a bachelor's degree in Geography.[3][4]
Career
Iwara started out his career in the entertainment industry as a musician in 2006 in a group called X-Factor with DJ Clem,[5] Bolaji, Jide and Boye. Following the dissolution of the group, he released his first single and 5 track EP called Waka EP in 2011. His last official single was titled “Fall in Love” featuring Plantashun Boiz in 2014[6]
He made his acting debut in a 2011 episode of Tinsel as a debate moderator. He was however still focused on music at this point. His next appearance was in the first season of MTV Shuga Naija in 2013. He was absent from the acting space until 2016 when he appeared on Life 101 for Ebonylife TV.[6] Since then, he appeared in TV series including Ajoche, an Africa Magic original, Rumor Has It and The Men's Club. He has also featured in movies like Isoken, Seven and Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story. He earned his first Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) nomination for his performance in Seven.[6]
Discography
Albums
- Without a Pulse - 2020[2]
EPs
- Waka EP - 2011[7]
Singles
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- "Fall in Love" Шаблон:Small
- "Letter to the President Elect"
- "Sunmobi" Шаблон:Small
- "Over you" Шаблон:Small
- "Open and Close" Шаблон:Small
- "Obandi" Шаблон:Small
- "Enigma"
- "E2DFA (E to the F-A)"
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2013 | MTV Shuga | [6] | ||
2018 | The Men's Club | Tayo | Alongside Ayoola Ayolola and Sharon Ooja | [9] |
Rumour Has It | [6] | |||
Ajoche | [10] | |||
Corper Shun | [11] | |||
2021 | Ricordi | [12] | ||
King of Boys: The | Dapo Banjo | Alongside Sola Sobowale and Toni Tones | [13] | |
2022 | Diiche | Folajimi Gbajumo | Alongside Uzoamaka Onuoha and Daniel K. Daniel | [14] |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2021 | A Naija Christmas | Obi | Alongside Kunle Remi and Abayomi Alvin | [15] |
2020 | This Lady Called Life | Obinna | Alongside Bisola Aiyeola | [16] |
Finding Hubby | ||||
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story | Bala | [17] | ||
The Sessions (2020 film) | [18] | |||
2019 | Seven | Alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo and Sadiq Daba | [19] | |
2018 | The Eve | |||
2017 | Isoken | [20] | ||
2016 | Put a Ring on It | [21] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | The Sessions | Шаблон:Nom | [2] |
Best Kiss in a Movie | Шаблон:Nom | [22] | |||
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award | Best Actor in a Drama | Seven | Шаблон:Nom | [23] | |
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Шаблон:N/a | Шаблон:Nom | [24] |
2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | This Lady Called Life | Шаблон:Nom | [25] |
References
External links
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