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Faithia Williams
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| Born | 5 February 1969 Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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| Years active | 1978–present |
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Saheed Balogun
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| Children | 3 |
| Awards | AMVCA Most Outstanding Indigenous Actress, Africa Movie Academy Award |
Faithia Williams, also known as Faithia Balogun, is a famous Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer, and director. She was born on February 5, 1969. She is well-known for her roles in many Nigerian movies, especially in the Yoruba film industry.
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Early Life and Education
Faithia Williams comes from Delta State in Nigeria. She was born in Ikeja, Lagos State, on February 5, 1969. She grew up in a large family.
Faithia went to Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos. She earned her school certificate there. Later, she studied at Kwara State Polytechnic for a diploma. In 2016, Faithia went to Olabisi Onabanjo University to study filmmaking.
Faithia Williams' Acting Journey
Faithia became an actress by chance. Her uncle, Alhaji Fatai Teniola, asked her to fill in for an actress who didn't show up for a movie production. This is how Williams got her first role in a film called "Ta lo pa chief."
Over the years, she has acted in, produced, and directed many Nigerian films. She is known for her talent and hard work in the movie industry.
Awards and Recognition
Faithia Williams has won several important awards for her acting.
- In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the Most Outstanding Actress Indigenous. Her movie Iranse Aje also won the best indigenous film of the year.
- In April 2014, she won another Africa Movie Academy Award as the best actress of the year.
- She also won the Best Indigenous Language award for her work in the film "Iya Alalake" at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
Personal Life
Faithia Williams was married to fellow Nigerian actor Saheed Balogun. They have two children together, a son and a daughter. Faithia also has another son from an earlier relationship. During her marriage, she changed her name from Faith Williams to Faithia Balogun.
Filmography
Faithia Williams has starred in many films. Here are some of them:
- Eku Eda (2006)
- Aje meta (2008) as Mojisola
- Farayola (2009) as Niniola
- Okunkun Biribiri (2010) as Olori Faderera
- Jelili (2011) as Omobola
- Emi Abata (2012) as Ronke
- Awawu (2015)
- Teni Teka (2015)
- Omo Ale (2015)
- Agbelebu Mi (2016)
- Basira Badia (2016)
- Adakeja (2016)
- Shola Arikusa (2017) as Shola Arikusa
- 10 Days In Sun City (2017) as Ms. Ajoke
- Victims (2017) as Mama Yeni
- My Woman (2018)
- Ehi's Bitters (2018) as Ehi's Mother
- Seven and a Half Dates (2018) as Mrs. Cole
- Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) as Iya Abdul
- To Love Again (2018) as Mama Bose
- Mokalik (Mechanic) (2019) as Iya Mulika
- Dear Affy (2020) as Aunty Munumidun
- Oba Bi Olorun (2021) as Oritoke
- Esin (2021) as Raheemot
- Osun, the Goddess (2021)
- President Kuti (2021) as Kobewude
- Hatred (2021)
- Alagogo Ide (2021)
- Tree (2022)
- Ojukoro (2022) as Mummy Rinsola
- Aníkúlápó (2022) as Ojumo Queen
- Eri Ife (2022) as Mummy
- Mr Perfect (2022) as Jubril's Sister
- Jagun Jagun (2023) as Erinfunto
- A Tribe Called Judah (2023) as Mama Caro
- On the Edge (2024) as Tomisin's Mum
- Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as Oyenihun
See also
In Spanish: Faithia Balogun para niños
- List of Yoruba people
