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Femi Branch

Femi Branch is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politician who contested for deputy governor during the 2023 general election in Ogun state.

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Femi Branch
Born (1970-05-14) 14 May 1970
Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University
OccupationsActor, director, producer
Years active1991–present

Femi Branch (Listenⓘ; born 14 May 1970) is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politician who contested for deputy governor during the 2023 general election in Ogun state.1234

Early life

Branch was born on May 14, 1970. His parents were teachers in Sagamu, Nigeria.5 He attended Satellite Town Primary School at Amuwo Odofin before attending the Airforce Secondary School at Ikeja.6 He later proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where, though admitted for Religious Studies, he later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts.7

Filmography

Career

Branch began his career at Obafemi Awolowo University in 1991, the same year he featured in a yoruba stage play titled Eniyan.8 He later featured in a movie titled Orisun (meaning: Origin) produced by members of staff of Obafemi Awolowo University but his first appearance on television was in 2003 in an MTN Group television commercial titled "Dance with me".9 He appeared in the role of Oscar in a soap opera titled Domino.8 He has since appeared in over a hundred Nigerian films, a few of which he produced and directed.2 In 2024, Branch starred in Farmer's Bride - a Nigerian period drama.10

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - English Nominated 11
2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Lead Actor Nominated 12
References

References

  1. "TOP ACTOR FEMI BRANCH OPENS UP ON N4M DEBT SCANDAL". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  2. "Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch Play Host @ Miss Insurance Grand Finale -- article". dailytimes.com.ng. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. Okporu, Rachel (25 September 2021). "Actor Femi Branch reacts to Bobrisky and Mompha's dating allegation". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  4. "Yaw, Timi Dakolo, 9ice, others x-ray Nigeria with stage play, Po". The Punch. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  5. Tolu. "Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch, Battles Serious Spiritual Problem…". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  6. "Femi Branch: How Acting Affects Family Life, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". This Day. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  7. "I have a ministry, but Im not a pastor -Femi Branch". modernghana.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  8. "A Bookjam Treat for Abuja Literati, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". This Day. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  9. "PLAYING THE BAD BOY IN MOVIES IS CHALLENGING,-- FEMI BRANCH". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  10. BellaNaija.com (27 September 2024). "Mercy Aigbe, Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye & More Bring Traditional Elegance to "Farmer's Bride" Premiere | See the Looks". BellaNaija. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  11. Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Premium Times. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  12. Udugba, Anthony (23 March 2025). "Here is the full list of 2025 AMVCA nominees". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 15 May 2025.