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Femi Branch
Nigerian actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Femi Branchⓘ (born May 14, 1970) is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politician who contested for deputy governor during the 2023 general election in Ogun state.[1][2][3][4]
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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
- A Place In The Stars (2014) as Young Pa Dakim
- Out of Luck (2015)
- New Money (2018)
- Love is War (2019) as Chudi
- Red Circle (2025)
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]
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