Basorge Tariah Jr. Explained
Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor[1] [2] [3] and comedian.[4]
Early life and education
Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port-Harcourt.[5]
Career
Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per 1989 exchange rate) for the job. He has been described as an ace actor[6] & Nollywood veteran by reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch. Tariah Jr. is best remembered for the character of Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, featuring alongside Kate Henshaw.
Personal life
Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children.[7] In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi & current Nigerian minister of transportation (as of 2019) organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr for his 50th birthday.[8] [9]
Selected filmography
- Camouflage (2020) as Oghene
- Lagos Landing (2018) as A.K.
- Run (2017)
- Head Gone (2014)
- The Meeting (2012) as Prof. Akpan Udofia
- Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Charles
- Blood On Ice (2006) as Dean
- Playing Games (2004)
- Fools (2003)
- Unforgeable (2003)
- Runs! (2002) as James
- My Guy (1999)
- Full Moon (1998) as Nana
- Domitilla (1996) as Tony
- Silent Night (1996)
Notes and References
- Web site: Basorge Tariah Jr. launches Solid Star Records, unveils new acts. 2018-07-07. Vanguard News. en-US. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: Why I'm Investing Into Music - Veteran Nollywood Actor, Basorge Tariah. Peters. Abiola Alaba. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: Veteran Nollywood Actor Basorge Tariah Jr Launches Record Label. KOKO TV Nigeria Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News. 19 June 2018 . en-GB. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: BASORGE TARIAH JNR. Africa Magic - BASORGE TARIAH JNR. en. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: Garlands for Basorge Kelsey Tariah JNR at 52 . guardian.ng. 2019-12-03. 29 June 2019 .
- Web site: Celebs don't like to admit they don't have – Basorge Tariah. Punch Newspapers. 19 May 2019 . en-US. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: 6 things you should know about actor. 2016-06-09. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: Rotimi Amaechi Hosts Surprise 50th Birthday Dinner For A-List Actor, Basorge Tariah Jr.. Elites. The. 2017-06-14. The Elites Nigeria. en-US. 2019-12-03.
- Web site: [PHOTOS] Rotimi Amaechi throws surprise party for Basorge]. Punch Newspapers. 14 June 2017 . en-US. 2019-12-03.
