Babajide Saheed "Jide" Awobona (born 9 February 1985) 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 (Yoruba) by BON awards in 2020.
Selected filmography
Jenifa's Diary (2013) as Sam The Bunglers (2017) as Alhaji Ranti Mi (2018) as Jide Convicted (2019) Olopa Olorun (2019) Alimi (2021) as Samuel Akaba (2021) The Cokers (2021) as Bayo Clock (2019) Olokun (2021) The Event (2017) Olawura (2022) alongside Tierny Olalere Lisabi: The Uprising (2024) as Osobande
Awards and nominations YearEventPrizeFilmResultRef2017Maya Awards AfricaBest actor in TV series (Jenifa's Diary)2020BON AwardsBest actor in a leading role (Yoruba)You Are Me
See also
List of Yoruba people List of Nigerian actors
References