Oluwadamilare Oworu, popularly known as Olumide Oworu, is a Nigerian actor born on December 11, 1994, in Lagos State. Oworu started acting at a very young age and has grown to become one of the most sought-after actors in Nigeria. He is best known for his roles in ‘The Johnsons,’ where he played the character Tari and in the movie ‘The Arbitration,’ where he played the character Segun Babatunde.
Career
Owuru started his acting career at the age of 11 when he featured in the popular Nigerian TV series ‘Everyday People’. He has since then been a regular face in Nollywood movies and TV series. He was nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and won the award for Best Young Actor at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
In 2016, Olumide Oworu starred in the movie ‘The Arbitration,’ directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, where he played the character Segun Babatunde. The movie was critically acclaimed and praised for its depiction of sexual harassment in the workplace. Olumide Oworu also starred in ‘The Johnsons,’ a sitcom that airs on DSTV.
Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| The Johnsons | 2012-Present |
| Bado n Kowa | 2015-2016 |
| The Tribunal | 2017 |
| The Royal Hibiscus Hotel | 2017 |
| The Arbitration | 2016 |
Some of Olumide Oworu’s works can be watched on YouTube.
Personal Life
Olumide Oworu is not married but is in a relationship. He is a private person and has not disclosed much about his personal life to the public. Oworu is a graduate of Mass Communication from Babcock University.
Net Worth
Olumide Oworu is one of the fastest-rising actors in Nigeria, and his net worth reflects this. According to Net Worth AI, his net worth As of 2023 is:
- Net worth in Dollar: $300,000
- Net worth in Naira: N120 Million
- Net worth in Canadian Dollar: CAD $384,000
- Net worth in Ghana Cedi: GH₵ 1,747,740
- Net worth in Kenya Shilling: KES 33,119,038
- Net worth in South Africa Rand: R4,394,800
- Net worth in Uganda Shilling: UGX 1,089,840,000
- Net worth in India Rupee: ₹22,051,965
Owuru’s net worth is growing every year due to the increasing demand for his acting skills in Nollywood movies.
Awards and Nominations
Olumide Oworu has been nominated for and won several awards throughout his acting career. Some of these awards include:
- Best Young Actor at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards – Won
- Most promising Actor at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Nominated
- Best Young Actor at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards – Nominated
Olumide Oworu’s acting skills and talent have made him one of the most sought-after actors in Nollywood and have brought him fame and recognition both within and outside of Nigeria.