Adesua Etomi Explained

Adesua Etomi
Birth Name:Tolulope Adesua Etomi
Birth Date:22 February 1988
Birth Place:Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Years Active:2012–present
Children:1
Awards:Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2016)

Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington (born 22 February 1988) commonly known as Adesua Etomi is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur.[1] She debuted her film career with Knocking On Heaven's Door (2014).[2] Since then she has starred in several films and many awards. Amongst them is the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[3]

Early life and education

Etomi was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, as the last out of three siblings.[4] Her father is a soldier of Esan descent in Edo State, and her mother, an Engineer of Yoruba descent.[5] [6] [7] Etomi attended Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, and moved to Queen's College. At 13 Etomi left Nigeria for the United Kingdom, and had a diploma in physical and theatre art from the City College Coventry in 2004.[8] She further went to University of Wolverhampton in 2006, and studied arts and performance.

Career

Etomi's film credits include The Arbitration,[9] The Wedding Party,[10] and Falling.[11] Her performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama.[12] [13] Other notable films she has appeared in include A Soldier's Story (2015), Out of Luck (2015),[14] and Couple of Days (2016).[15] Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of Shuga, a television soap opera about HIV/AIDS prevention.[16] [17] Etomi began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada's crime series LasGidi Cops, which debuted in June 2016 on television.[18] She was also featured on Vogue's list of 14 global superstars.[19] In February 2022, she released her first single titled ‘So Natural’. In October 2023, she launched her beauty brand Sanaa Beauty which was founded with Jemima Osunde.[20]

Personal life

Etomi got engaged to Banky W in February 2017.[21] [22] The couple held their traditional marriage on 19 November, a court wedding on 20 November and white wedding on 25 November 2017; the latter ceremony was held in Cape Town, South Africa. In early January 2021, Adesua and Banky W had a son named Hazaiah Wellington.[23]

In April 2021, Adesua and Banky W shared the story of their marriage and their struggles with conception and child bearing titled 'Final Say Faith'. This story was shared in the Waterbrook church.[24] In October 2024, the couple announced via Instagram they are expecting their second child.[25]

Adesua was credited for saving the daughter of Nollywood actress Iretiola Doyle from bullies.[26]

Filmography

Film

YearTitle Role Notes
2013 The Call Tara Short film
2014 Brave[27] Layo Short film
Knocking On Heaven's Door[28] Debbie
2015 Falling[29] Muna
A Soldier's Story[30] Lebari
Out of Luck[31] Bisola
2016 Couple of Days[32] Nina
The Arbitration[33] Dara Olujobi
Something Wicked[34] Claudia
The Wedding Party[35] Dunni Coker
[36] Ayamma/Iko/Ihuoma Musical
2017 10 Days In Sun City[37] Bianca
In LineKate
The Wedding Party 2 Dunni Onwuka
2018 Date Night
King of BoysAdekemi SalamiCrime / Drama
Memoirs of 4[38] Teni
Up North Zainab Drama
2019 Muna[39] Muna Action / Crime / Drama
Malika: Warrior Queen[40] Malika Short Animation
Sugar Rush Susie Action / Comedy
The Set UpChike
2022The Set Up 2ChikeCrime / Drama
The Perfect Arrangement
2023Gangs of Lagos[41] [42] GiftCrime / Thriller
2024JapaKamsiComedy / Fantasy

Television

YearTitle Role Notes
2012 Smooth Promotions Reporter/Presenter TV Station
2014 Gidi Up (season 2)[43] Sharon Series
2015 Las Gidi Cops[44] Amaka Obiora Series
Shuga (season 4)[45] Sheila Series
2017 Shuga: Down South[46] [47] Sheila Series

Theatre

Year Title Role Company
2004 The Crucible John Proctor City College Production
2005 Miss Saigon John Thomas City College Production
2006 Jesus Christ SuperstarJudas City College Production
2008 Fractal The Oppressed Arena Theatre
2009 The Grimm Tales Dwarf/Witch Arena Theatre
Not My Cup Of Tea Immigrant Arena Theatre
2012 The Miller's Tale Alice Saga Tiata - Edinburge Fringe Festival
2013 Anatomy Of A Woman Bolatito Lagos Theater Festival
Shattered Loveth Paw Studios
Crystal Slippers Sewa Thespian Family Theater
London Life Lagos Living Sue Paw Studios
Saro[48] Rume Bap Productions
Secret Life Of Baba Segi's Wives Segi Joos and Joms Productions
2014 Band Aid[49]
Make We Waka Chantelle Look Left Look Right
Saro[50] Rume Bap Productions

Voice over

Year Role Company
2013 Taste Bud Fanta
2014 Fan Solo Phones

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient ResultRef
2009 Foresight Theater Awards Best Performance in a devised Piece of work Herself
2014 Most Promising Actress Knocking on Heaven's Door
Nollywood Reinvented Awards Best New Actress Herself
2015 Golden Actress in a Lead Role Falling
Discovery of the Year Herself [51]
Best New Actress [52]
Best Actress Falling
Best On-screen duo
Female Viewer's Choice Herself
ELOY AwardsActress of the Year - Big screen Falling [53]
Actress of the Year - Television Gidi Up
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV series) Falling [54]
Best Actress in Leading role
Golden Actress
Best Actress in Leading Role
ELOY AwardsActress of the year - Big Screen The Arbitration
2017Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress Drama/TV Series
Best Lead Actress In A Film
2020Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Lead role –EnglishSugar Rush[55]

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Badmus . Kayode . Adesua Etomi: Life of a 'first class' graduate turned screen diva as she celebrates another year . Nigerian Entertainment Today . 24 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160224083530/http://thenet.ng/2016/02/adesua-etomi-life-of-a-first-class-graduate-turned-screen-diva-as-she-celebrates-another-year/ . 24 February 2016 . 22 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Adesua Etomi: 5 movies featuring Africa's best actress of the year. Chidumga. Izuzu. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20170802215344/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/adesua-etomi-5-movies-featuring-africas-best-actress-of-the-year-id4774601.html. 2 August 2017. live.
  3. Web site: Adesua Etomi: Life Of A 'first Class' Graduate Turned Screen Diva As She Celebrates Another Year - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. 22 February 2016. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20160224083530/http://thenet.ng/2016/02/adesua-etomi-life-of-a-first-class-graduate-turned-screen-diva-as-she-celebrates-another-year/. 24 February 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Adesua Etomi Biography . Naij . 31 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170517023416/https://www.naij.com/1104448-adesua-etomi-biography.html . 17 May 2017 . live .
  5. Web site: Birthday Turnup! Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Celebrates with Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Linda Ejiofor & More. 23 February 2015 . 24 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610223705/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/02/birthday-turnup-nollywood-actress-adesua-etomi-celebrates-with-gideon-okeke-gbenro-ajibade-osas-ighodaro-linda-ejiofor-more/. 10 June 2016. live.
  6. Web site: Martins . Ameh . 2020-12-02 . ETOMI-WELLINGTON, Adesuwa . 2024-07-31 . Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation . en-US.
  7. Web site: Walubengo . Peris . 2021-02-24 . Adesua Etomi’s biography: age, parents, movies, where is she from? . 2024-07-31 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.
  8. AMAA Nominees 2016. Allure Magazine (Vanguard). 13. Yemisi Suleiman. 5 June 2016. 8 October 2016.
  9. Web site: NET Films: Watch O.C Ukeje and Adesua Etomi in new movie The Arbitration - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. 28 July 2016. 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170715085324/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/net-films-watch-o-c-ukeje-and-adesua-etomi-in-new-movie-the-arbitration/. 15 July 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: 'The Wedding Party' of Banky W and Adesua Etomi - Premium Times Nigeria. 11 November 2016. 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170507210821/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/215114-wedding-party-banky-w-adesua-etomi.html. 7 May 2017. live.
  11. Web site: Nollywood Movie 'Falling' Which Stars Desmond Elliot And Adesua Etomi To Hit Cinemas In September - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. 13 August 2015. 1 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150820185725/http://thenet.ng/2015/08/falling-starring-desmond-elliot-and-adesua-etomi-to-hit-cinemas-next-month/. 20 August 2015. dead.
  12. Web site: 'Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer. 17 September 2015 . 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011530/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/09/falling-uduak-oguamanam/. 6 October 2019. live.
  13. Web site: Adesua Etomi Best Actress 2016 AMVCA ▷ All News ▷ Naij.com. 27 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816175442/https://www.naij.com/tag/adesua-etomi-best-actress-2016-amvca.html. 16 August 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  14. Web site: This Movie Trailer is a Must Watch! Linda Ejiofor, Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Tope Tedela & More in 'Out of Luck'. 4 November 2015 . BellaNaija. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011430/https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/11/this-movie-trailer-is-a-must-watch-linda-ejiofor-femi-branch-jide-kosoko-tope-tedela-more-in-out-of-luck/. 6 October 2019. live.
  15. Web site: "Couple of Days": Watch Adesua Etomi, Falz, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili in behind the scenes. Chidumga. Izuzu. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623190031/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/couple-of-days-watch-adesua-etomi-falz-enyinna-nwigwe-kiki-omeili-in-behind-the-scenes-id4545188.html. 23 June 2017. live.
  16. Web site: MTV Shuga Behind the Scenes - Adesua Etomi talks about her character Sheila in MTV Shuga 4. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20181102220251/http://www.mtvshuga.com/behind-the-scenes/series-4/adesua-etomi-talks-about-her-character-sheila-in-mtv-shuga-4/. 2 November 2018. dead.
  17. Web site: MTV Shuga character profile - Sheila. 1 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151205210959/http://mtvshuga.com/cast/sheila/. 5 December 2015. dead.
  18. Web site: Are You Ready for 'Lasgidi Cops: Special Crimes Unit'? Watch the Trailer of the Crime Series starring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola & More!. BellaNaija. 12 May 2017. 3 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20171002165843/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/are-you-ready-for-lasgidi-cops-special-crimes-unit-watch-the-trailer-of-the-crime-series-starring-joke-silva-bimbo-akintola-more/. 2 October 2017. live.
  19. Web site: Actress, Adesua Etomi covers Vogue with 13 other 'global superstars'. Punch Newspapers. 14 March 2019 . en-US. 2019-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20190726042649/https://punchng.com/actress-adesua-etomi-covers-vogue-with-13-other-global-superstars/. 26 July 2019. live.
  20. Web site: Iwalaiye . Temi . 2023-10-16 . Why Adesua Etomi and Jemima Osunde's 'Sanaa' is not just another celeb skincare line . 2023-10-20 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  21. Web site: Jayne Augoye. It's no movie, BankyW and actress Adesua Etomi announce engagement. Premium Times. 3 May 2017. 3 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170503172955/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/230256-no-movie-bankyw-actress-adesua-etomi-announce-engagement.html. 3 May 2017. live.
  22. News: See photos of Banky W and Adesua Etomi at their introduction ceremony. 2017-05-06. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2017-05-25. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20170523051108/http://www.thenet.ng/2017/05/see-photos-of-banky-w-and-adesua-etomi-at-their-introduction-ceremony/. 23 May 2017. dead.
  23. Web site: Adesua and Banky W Welcome First Child . 23 Feb 2021 . 22 Feb 2021.
  24. Web site: Final say Faith . Bella Naija. 5 April 2021 .
  25. Web site: Daramola . Ibukunoluwa . 2024-10-14 . Banky W and Adesua Etomi are expecting baby number 2! . 2024-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  26. Web site: 2022-05-26 . How Adesua Etomi saved my daughter from bullies - Iretiola Doyle . 2022-07-23 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  27. Web site: Trailer For Short Nigerian Film BRAVE Starring Wole Ojo and Adesua Etomi. Mistah Cole. 360Nobs.com. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011533/https://www.360nobs.com/2014/04/trailer-for-short-nigerian-film-brave-starring-wole-ojo-and-adesua-etomi/. 6 October 2019. live.
  28. Web site: Movie Review: Knocking On Heaven's Door - 360Nobs.com. Efeturi. 360Nobs.com. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011531/https://www.360nobs.com/2014/10/movie-review-knocking-on-heavens-door/. 6 October 2019. live.
  29. Web site: ' Falling' to Premiere Tomorrow with Adesua Etomi, Blossom Chukwujekwu & Kunle Remi - Watch the Trailer. BellaNaija. 17 September 2015 . 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20151122221422/http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/09/17/falling-uduak-oguamanam/. 22 November 2015. live.
  30. Web site: A Soldier's Story – Featuring Linda Ejiofor, Tope Tedela, Adesua Etomi, Daniel K Daniel. Pride Magazine Nigeria. 10 October 2015 . 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006011426/http://www.pridemagazineng.com/a-soldiers-story/. 6 October 2019. live.
  31. Web site: ' Out of Luck': Watch Femi Branch, Tope Tedela, Linda Ejiofor, Niyi Johnson in trailer. Chidumga. Izuzu. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820184843/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/out-of-luck-watch-femi-branch-tope-tedela-linda-ejiofor-niyi-johnson-in-trailer-id4284999.html. 20 August 2017. live.
  32. Web site: Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Falz, Others Star In New Movie 'Couple Of Days'Lilian Esoro, Adesua Etomi, Falz, Others Star In New Movie 'Couple Of Days' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. 11 January 2016. 18 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160319082615/http://thenet.ng/2016/01/lilian-esoro-adesua-etomi-falz-others-star-in-new-movie-couple-of-days/. 19 March 2016. dead.
  33. Web site: The Star-Studded Teaser for 'The Arbitration' is Here, Starring O.C Ukeje, Adesua Etomi, Ireti Doyle, Sola Fosudo, Beverly Naya & More. BellaNaija. 2 August 2016. 22 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160623143342/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/the-star-studded-teaser-for-the-arbitration-is-here-starring-o-c-ukeje-adesua-etomi-ireti-doyle-sola-fosudo-beverly-naya-more/. 23 June 2016. live.
  34. Web site: Watch the Teaser of "Something Wicked" starring Ireti Doyle, Okey Uzoeshi, Adesua Etomi, Gabriel Afolayan, Beverly Naya & More. 2 August 2016 . 2 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133716/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/08/watch-the-teaser-of-something-wicked-starring-ireti-doyle-okey-uzoeshi-adesua-etomi-gabriel-afolayan-beverly-naya-more/. 3 January 2018. live.
  35. Web site: Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale & More to Star in EbonyLife Films' "The Wedding Party" - BellaNaija. www.bellanaija.com. 27 June 2016 . 9 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917181814/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/banky-w-adesua-etomi-richard-mofe-damijo-ireti-doyle-sola-sobowale-more-to-star-in-ebonylife-films-the-wedding-party/. 17 September 2016. live.
  36. Web site: "Ayanmma: Music in the Forest": Photos of Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Majid Michel, Ime Bishop on set. Chidumga. Izuzu. 16 November 2015 . 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20170622162744/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/ayanmma-music-in-the-forest-photos-of-adesua-etomi-wale-ojo-majid-michel-ime-bishop-on-set-id4361736.html. 22 June 2017. live.
  37. Web site: Anticipate AY Makun's Next Movie "10 Days In Sun City" starring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Adesua Etomi, 2Baba & More - See More BTS Photos & a New Teaser - BellaNaija. www.bellanaija.com. 17 February 2017 . 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170217034316/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/02/anticipate-ay-makuns-next-movie-10-days-in-sun-city-starring-richard-mofe-damijo-adesua-etomi-2baba-more-see-more-bts-photos-a-new-teaser/. 17 February 2017. live.
  38. Web site: Watch Adesua Etomi, Gbenro Ajibade & More In The Trailer For 'Memoirs Of 4'. Animashaun. Damilola. 2018-02-20. Konbini Nigeria. en-NG. 2019-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20190506210112/http://www.konbini.com/ng/entertainment/cinema/watch-trailer-memoirs-of-4/. 6 May 2019. dead.
  39. Web site: Adesua Etomi-Wellington Shines In Action Film, 'Muna'. Leadership. 13 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190613105529/https://leadership.ng/2019/06/13/adesua-etomi-wellington-shines-in-new-action-film-muna/. 13 June 2019.
  40. Web site: Malika: Warrior Queen. YouNeek Studios. en-US. 2019-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124173053/http://youneekstudios.com/malika. 24 January 2018. live.
  41. Web site: 2023-04-16 . Gang Of Lagos, Through The Eye Of The Exceptional Female Acts . 2023-04-17 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  42. Web site: Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Iyabo Ojo and others star in Amazon’s Prime, Gangs of Lagos – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-04-17 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  43. Web site: Meet the Stars of Gidi Up, Season 2. Encomium Magazine. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20180923123945/http://encomium.ng/meet-the-stars-of-gidi-up-season-2/. 23 September 2018. dead.
  44. Web site: Edwin Ikenna Madu: Reviewing 'Lasgidi Cops – Special Crimes Unit'. Edwin I. Madu. BellaNaija. 14 October 2015 . 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20151220092347/http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/10/14/edwin-ikenna-madu-reviewing-lasgidi-cops-special-crimes-unit/. 20 December 2015. live.
  45. Web site: Adesua Etomi, Sharon Ezeamaka, Others: TV series stars spend time with fans ahead of season. Vwovwe Egbo. 5 September 2015. pulse.ng. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083258/http://pulse.ng/events/adesua-etomi-sharon-ezeamaka-others-tv-series-stars-spend-time-with-fans-ahead-of-season-id4139169.html. 4 March 2016. live.
  46. Web site: Watch episode 8 of "MTV Shuga: Down South". Chidumga. Izuzu. 8 May 2017 . 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170511034123/http://pulse.ng/movies/watch-episode-8-of-mtv-shuga-down-south-id6641251.html. 11 May 2017. live.
  47. Web site: Cast - MTV Shuga. 10 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170512020606/http://www.mtvshuga.com/cast/. 12 May 2017. live.
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  51. Web site: Chidumga Izuzu. 29 June 2015. 'Golden Movie Award': Nse Ikpe Etim, Adesua Etomi, OC Ukeje win big. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160417085852/http://pulse.ng/movies/golden-movie-award-nse-ikpe-etim-adesua-etomi-oc-ukeje-win-big-id3918741.html. 17 April 2016. 8 February 2020. pulse.ng.
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  53. Web site: 30 November 2015. Adesua Etomi Wins Best Actress At Eloy Awards 2015 - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194039/http://thenet.ng/2015/11/adesua-etomi-wins-best-actress-at-eloy-awards-2015/. 3 March 2016. 18 March 2016.
  54. Web site: Izuzu. Chidumga. AMVCA 2016: Adesua Etomi beats Genevieve Nnaji to win 'Best Actress'. 5 March 2016 . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804002215/http://www.pulse.ng/movies/amvca-2016-adesua-etomi-beats-genevieve-nnaji-to-win-best-actress-id4766839.html. 4 August 2017. 8 February 2020.
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