Ronke Odusanya Explained

Ronke Odusanya
Birth Name:	Ronke Odusanya
Birth Date:	1979 5, df=y
Birth Place:	Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality:	Nigerian
Alma Mater:	Federal Government Girls College, Akure
Occupation:	Actress film producer performer
Years Active:	2000-present
Notable Works:	Jenifa (2008) Astray (Isina) (2016) A Girl's Note (2016)
Website:	Twitter - Ronkeodusanya, Instagram - Ronkeodusanya, Youtube - Ronnies TV

Ronke Odusanya, (born 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian Yoruba-language film actress,^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} film producer and stage performer.^[6]

Early life

Ronke Odusanya was born on 3 May 1979 in Ogun State, Nigeria.^[7]

Education

Odusanya began her education at the St. Benedict Nursery & Primary School and went on to Federal Government Girls College, Akure.^[8] She attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, earning a degree in Mass communication.^{[9] [10]}

Career

She began her professional acting career at 16 years old after graduation. She was named "Flakky Idi Dowo" after her role in Fathia Balogun's movie as "Folake" in 2006.^[11] Odusanya is featured in Oga Bello's "Kerikeri". She made her Nollywood debut feature in the 2001 Yoruba film Baba Ologba.^[12] She has featured in several Nigerian films, including ''Jenifa which she played the role of Becky,^{[13] [14]} Twisted, A Girl's Note Introducing the Kujus where she played the role of Maupe, which is available on streaming platform prime videos, and among others. She was nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) at 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in the film Ailatunse, also Best Yoruba Movie AMVCA 2020 nomination for the movie Ajoji godogbo^[15]

Selected filmography

• Baba Ologba (2001)^[16]
• Twisted (2007) as Titi
• Jenifa (2008) as Becky
• Láròdá òjò (2008) as Jummy
• Eekan soso (2009)
• Emi Nire Kan (2009)
• Astray (Isina) (2016) as Keji
• Gangan (2016) as Setemi
• A Girl's Note (2016)^[17] as Mother
• Asake Oni Bread (2016)
• The Stunt (2017)
• Ayomide (2017)^[18]
• Obsession (2017)
• Flakky Ijaya (2017) as Flakky
• Jail (2017) as Ada
• Olorire (2018)
• The Eve (2018) as Aunty Keh
• Oronro (2018) as Bisoye
• Omije Omorewa ^[19]
• Introducing The Kujus (2020)^[20] as Maupe
• Ainiwa (2021) as Bolajoko
• The Cokers (2021) as Mama Aderonke
• Sparrow (2021) as Eniola
• Body bag (2020) as Jumai
• Different Strokes (2022)^[21] as Dolapo
• Love or Death (2022) as Shindara
• Nkan Inu Igi (2022) as Shade
• Love Trap (2022) as Bisola
• Onika (2022) as Tumininu Aunt

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref
2017	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba)	Ailatunse		^[22]
2022	Best Yoruba Movie AMVCA	Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba)	Ajoji Godogodo	Nominated

See also

• List of Yoruba People
• List of Nigerian actresses

Notes and References

1. News: Popular actress, Ronke Odusanya reveals what men call her breasts. Dailypost Nigeria. Nwachukwu. John Owen. 20 November 2016. 20 April 2019.
2. News: Yoruba Movie Actress Ronke Odusanya Looks Lovely in these Makeup Photos!. Bellanaija. Obiuwevbi. Jennifer. 17 October 2015. 20 April 2019.
3. News: Ronke Odusanya finally speaks on alleged husband-snatching scandal. TheNet. Adedosu. Adekunle. 23 December 2014. 20 April 2019.
4. News: Nollywood Actress Weds US Based Lover Secretly. Pulse. Esho. Wemi. 10 June 2014. 20 April 2019.
5. News: Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, gives lesson on self-esteem. vanguardngr. BASSEY. EKAETTE. 3 November 2018. 20 April 2019.
6. Web site: 9 Years After First Production, Ronke Odusanya Releases New Flick ‘Gangan’. Tribuneonline. 20 April 2019.
7. Web site: 7 February 2022 . DNA: Actress Ronke Odusanya's 'baby daddy' apologises, confirms paternity . 19 July 2022 . Punch Newspapers . Victoria . Edeme. en-US.
8. News: Ronke Odusanya. Ibaka TV. 20 November 2016. 20 April 2019.
9. News: Popular Nollywood actress Ronke Odusanya celebrates birthday with lovely photo. Information Nigeria. Nigeria. Information. 3 May 2018. 20 April 2019.
10. Web site: 20 November 2016 . Why I didn’t marry Pasuma — Ronke Odusanya, aka Flakky Ididowo . Sesan. 29 July 2022 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
11. News: CHARMING! NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS RONKE ODUSANYA STUNS IN NEW OUTFIT. Daily Advent. 14 January 2019. 20 April 2019.
12. News: 9 things you should know about "Jenifa" actress. Pulse Nigeria. izuzu. chibumga . 5 March 2015. 20 April 2019.
13. Web site: Jenifa. Nollywood Forever. 20 April 2019.
14. Web site: Jenifa. Africa Archive. 20 April 2019.
15. https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2017-bolanle-ninalowo-ik-ogbonna-rachel-okonkwo-what-lies-within-among/x1yd04j Bolanle Ninalowo, IK Ogbonna, Rachel Okonkwo, "What Lies Within" among nominees
16. Web site: Adediran . Ifeoluwa . 23 December 2021 . Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted . 29 July 2022 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
17. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6794532/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast A Girl's Note
18. https://nlist.ng/title/ayomide-771/ ayomide (2017)
19. Web site: 18 February 2022 . Olabisi Akingbade premieres ‘Omije Omorewa’ . 29 July 2022 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
20. Web site: Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Ronke Odusanya . 24 August 2022 . IMDb.
21. Web site: Ronke Odusanya . 24 August 2022 . IMDb . en.
22. Web site: Ezeamalu. Ben. 6 September 2017. Nominees for the Best of Nollywood Awards, 2017. 20 April 2019. Bonawards.