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Actress Adunni Ade: Biography And Net Worth
Adunni Adewale is her birth name but fondly known as Adunni Ade. She is a popular Nigerian actress and model.
Adunni was born on June 7, 1976 in Queens, New York, United States to a German Irish mother and a Yoruba Nigerian father. Adunni had her up-bringing in Lagos and the United States of America.
Adunni’s Educational Background
Adunni had her primary education at Chrisland School, Ikeja and the Bells Secondary school , Ota, Ogun State respectively.
She later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Kentucky in 2008.
Adunni’s Acting Career
Adunni worked briefly in the Housing and Insurance sectors in the United States before venturing into the entertainment industry.
She was into fashion modelling and featured in America’s Next Top Model before relocating to Nigeria.
Adunni acted her first Nollywood Yoruba movie, ‘Iwo tabi Emi’ ‘You or I’ in 2013. She has since starred in several Nollywood movies of both English and Yoruba including:
• What’s Within (2014)
• 2nd Honeymoon (2014)
• Head Gone (2015)
• So in Love. (2015)
• Schemers (2016)
• Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016)
• Diary of a Lagos girl (2016)
• For The Wrong Reasons (2016)
• The Blogger’s Wife (2017)
• Guyn Man (2017)
• Boss of All Bosses (2018)
• The Vendor (2018)
• House Of Contention (2019)
Adunni Ade has also starred in a number of television series including:
• A Behind the Cloud
• Babatunde Diaries
• Jenifa’s Diary Season 2
• Sons of the caliphate Season 2
Adunni Ade is such a versatile, creative and highly talented Nollywood star known for her good interpretation of roles in movies. She acts alongside top Nollywood stars like Sylvester Madu, Foluke Daramola, Kelvin Books, Oniga and many others.
The on-screen Nollywood Diva featured in a hit movie, ‘It’s Her Day’ in 2016. The movie was a huge success as it earned her nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Africa’s biggest Movie Awards, African Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2017.
Adunni has also made several appearances in some music videos for Sound Sultan and Ice Prince.
In 2017, Adunni became the brand ambassador for OUD Majestic.
Awards
Adunni Ade is a recipient of an award as Best Promising Actress at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Adunni also won Best Supporting Actress Award at the Lagos Film Festival for the movie and Stella Award from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism for her efforts in promoting the Nigerian culture.
Adunni’s Personal Life
Adunni Ade got married to Michael Boyd in 2004 and the union received the blessing of two children named D’Marion and Ayden. Sadly, they divorced in 2012 leaving her a single parent.
Adunni Ade’s Net Worth
Adunni Ade is indeed a talent in Nollywood, rated one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $500,000 dollars.
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