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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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Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
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

Return of the King

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
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
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

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External links

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