Diane Russet Explained

Diane Russet
Birth Date:	28 February 1996
Birth Place:	Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation:	Filmmaker
Years Active:	2019-present
Citizenship:	Nigeria
Awards:	2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Won)

Precious Diane Yashim, born 28 February 1996 popularly known as Diane Russet is a Filmmaker,^[1] Actor,^[2] Producer, Business Enthusiast^[3] and Ex Big Brother 4 housemate.^{[4] [5]}

She's known for her Drama Series “Ricordi” which won Best Original Drama Series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Background and education

Diane Russet was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, and she relocated to Kaduna State at the age of 2.^[9] She studied at LifeSpring Christian Academy, Kaduna before attending Command Secondary School, Kaduna.^[10]

After completing her secondary education in 2011, she enrolled in a Foundation course in medicine at the University of Debrecen in Hungary. She then continued to Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus to pursue a Bachelor's in Molecular Biology and Genetics. In November 2017 she returned to Nigeria.^[11]

Career

Diane Russet has produced and starred in three short films and a series, including Therapist, Bayi, Storm, Mo and Mel, There is something wrong with the Bamideles, and “Ricordi”^[12] starred alongside a Nigerian politician and a former senator Dino Melaye,^[13] which she used to raise awareness of social concerns and illnesses.^{[14] [15]}

In 2022, She has received nominations for her movie “Bayi” for the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Mo x Mel was nominated for the Nxt awards.^[16]

In 2023, she won Best Original Drama Series at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.^[17]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2020	Therapist^[18]	--
	Bayi	--
	Storm^[19]	--
2021	Mo and Mel	--
	Ricordi	--	Michael Akinrogunde
2022	There is something wrong with the Bamideles	--	Michael Akinrogunde
	Brotherhood (2022 film)	--	Loukman Ali

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Year	Event	Category	Result	Ref
2022	2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa)		^[21]
	Nxt Awards	Celebrity Sensation of the Year
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Original Drama Series		^[22]

Notes and References

1. Web site: See What Your Favourite Celebs Are Doing During Covid-19 Lockdown. 9 April 2020. Dailytrust. 27 May 2023.
2. Web site: BBNaija star Diane Russet is about to make her Nollywood debut 5 Things that Should Matter Today. 18 June 2020. ynaija. 27 May 2023.
3. Web site: SISIANO PAOLO,ALEX OKE, DIANE RUSSET,EFE RELE. 23 April 2023. thisdaystyle. 15 September 2022.
4. Web site: I’ve moved on from BBNaija, now focused on my career –Diane Russet’. 25 July 2021. Punch. 27 May 2023.
5. Web site: Snoop Dogg Hilariously Trolls BBNaija’s Diane On Social Media. herald. 27 May 2023.
6. Web site: Full list of winners at the 9th AMVCA 2023. 20 May 2023. Businessday. 27 May 2023.
7. Web site: Diane Russet and Beauty Tukura shine bright! – AMVCA9. Dstv. 27 May 2023.
8. Web site: Nseyen . Nsikak . 2023-05-21 . AMVCA 2023: Osas, Tobi, Bimbo, Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwo win big [Full list of Winners] ]. 2023-06-03 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
9. Web site: BBNaija: What Kaduna people did to me – Diane. 9 October 2019. dailypost. 27 May 2023.
10. Web site: Diane Russet Focuses on Underage Marriage. thisdaylive. 15 September 2022.
11. Web site: I HATED GOD – DIANE RUSSET REFLECTS ON HARD PAST. 21 March 2020. Guardian. 27 May 2023.
12. Web site: Ex-BBNaija housemate, Diane Russet soars with ‘Ricordi’. 22 April 2023. Vanguard. 27 May 2023.
13. Web site: VIDEO: Dino Melaye lands first lead role in new Nollywood film. 19 May 2020. Premiumtimes. 27 May 2023.
14. Web site: Watch the official trailer for 'Ricordi' web series. 11 February 2021. Pulse. 27 May 2023.
15. Web site: Fans Embark On Fund Drive For Diane Russet’s Ricordi Series. 20 March 2021. independent. 27 May 2023.
16. Web site: AMVCA: 2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list. 21 March 2022. bbc. 27 May 2023.
17. Web site: AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners. 21 May 2023. Punch. 27 May 2023.
18. Web site: WATCH: EX BBNAIJA HOUSEMATE DIANE RELEASES TRAILER FOR DEBUT FILM "THE THERAPIST". 5 December 2019. Guardian. 27 May 2023.
19. Web site: Check out trailer for 'Storm' movie by Diane Russet. 30 June 2020. Pmnews. 27 May 2023.
20. Web site: Diane Russet of BBNaija and Mayorkun features on Chike's new video for, 'If You No Love'. 9 October 2020. Pulse. 27 May 2023.
21. Web site: AMVCA: 2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list. 21 March 2022. bbc. 27 May 2023.
22. Web site: AMVCA releases nominees for 2023 awards [FULL LIST]]. 17 April 2023. dailypost. 27 May 2023.