Ronke Odusanya Listen, (born 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian Yoruba-language film actress,[1][2][3][4][5] film producer and stage performer.[6]

Ronke Odusanya
Born
Ronke Odusanya

(1979-05-03) 3 May 1979 (age 44)
Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materFederal Government Girls College, Akure
Occupation(s)Actress
film producer
performer
Years active2000-present
Notable workJenifa (2008)
Astray (Isina) (2016)
A Girl's Note (2016)
WebsiteTwitter - Ronkeodusanya, Instagram - Ronkeodusanya, Youtube - Ronnies TV

Early life edit

Ronke Odusanya was born on 3 May 1979 in Ogun State, Nigeria.[7]

Education edit

Odusanya began her education at the St. Benedict Nursery & Primary School and went on to Federal Government Girls College, Akure.[8] She attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, earning a degree in Mass communication.[9][10]

Career edit

She began her professional acting career at 16 years old after graduation. She was named "Flakky Idi Dowo" after her role in Fathia Balogun's movie as "Folake" in 2006.[11] Odusanya is featured in Oga Bello's "Kerikeri". She made her Nollywood debut feature in the 2001 Yoruba film Baba Ologba.[12] She has featured in several Nigerian films, including ''Jenifa which she played the role of Becky,[13][14] Twisted, A Girl's Note Introducing the Kujus where she played the role of Maupe, which is available on streaming platform prime videos, and among others. She was nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) at 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in the film Ailatunse, also Best Yoruba Movie AMVCA 2020 nomination for the movie Ajoji godogbo[15]

Selected filmography edit

  • Baba Ologba (2001)[16]
  • Twisted (2007)
  • Jenifa (2008)
  • Láròdá òjò (2008)
  • Eekan soso (2009)
  • Emi Nire Kan (2009)
  • Astray (Isina) (2016)
  • Gangan (2016)
  • A Girl's Note (2016)[17]
  • Asake Oni Bread (2016)
  • The Stunt (2017)
  • Ayomide (2017)[18]
  • Obsession (2017)
  • Flakky Ijaya (2017)
  • Ailatunse (2017)
  • Olorire (2018)
  • Owo Agbara (2018)
  • Oronro (2018)
  • Omije Omorewa [19]
  • Introducing The Kujus (2020)[20]
  • Ainiwa (2021)
  • The Cokers (2021)
  • Sparrow (2021)
  • Body bag (2022)
  • Different Strokes (2022)[21]
  • Love or Death (2022)
  • Nkan Inu Igi (2022)
  • Love Trap (2022)
  • Onika (2022)

Awards edit

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) Ailatunse Nominated [22]
2022 Best Yoruba Movie AMVCA Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) Ajoji Godogodo Nominated

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (20 November 2016). "Popular actress, Ronke Odusanya reveals what men call her breasts". Dailypost Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  2. ^ Obiuwevbi, Jennifer (17 October 2015). "Yoruba Movie Actress Ronke Odusanya Looks Lovely in these Makeup Photos!". Bellanaija. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  3. ^ Adedosu, Adekunle (23 December 2014). "Ronke Odusanya finally speaks on alleged husband-snatching scandal". TheNet. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  4. ^ Esho, Wemi (10 June 2014). "Nollywood Actress Weds US Based Lover Secretly". Pulse. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  5. ^ BASSEY, EKAETTE (3 November 2018). "Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, gives lesson on self-esteem". vanguardngr. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  6. ^ "9 Years After First Production, Ronke Odusanya Releases New Flick 'Gangan'". Tribuneonline. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  7. ^ Edeme, Victoria (7 February 2022). "DNA: Actress Ronke Odusanya's 'baby daddy' apologises, confirms paternity". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Ronke Odusanya". Ibaka TV. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  9. ^ Nigeria, Information (3 May 2018). "Popular Nollywood actress Ronke Odusanya celebrates birthday with lovely photo". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  10. ^ Sesan (20 November 2016). "Why I didn't marry Pasuma — Ronke Odusanya, aka Flakky Ididowo". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  11. ^ "CHARMING! NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS RONKE ODUSANYA STUNS IN NEW OUTFIT". Daily Advent. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  12. ^ izuzu, chibumga (5 March 2015). "9 things you should know about "Jenifa" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  13. ^ "Jenifa". Nollywood Forever. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  14. ^ "Jenifa". Africa Archive. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
  15. ^ Bolanle Ninalowo, IK Ogbonna, Rachel Okonkwo, "What Lies Within" among nominees, Pulse, Retrieved 20 April 2019
  16. ^ Adediran, Ifeoluwa (23 December 2021). "Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  17. ^ A Girl's Note, IMDB, Retrieved 20 April 2019
  18. ^ ayomide ( 2017), NLIST, Retrieved 20 April 2019
  19. ^ "Olabisi Akingbade premieres 'Omije Omorewa'". Punch Newspapers. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  20. ^ "Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Ronke Odusanya". IMDb. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Ronke Odusanya". IMDb. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  22. ^ Ezeamalu, Ben (6 September 2017). "Nominees for the Best of Nollywood Awards, 2017". Bonawards. Retrieved 20 April 2019.

External links edit

Ronke Odusanya at IMDb