Femi Branch
Femi Branch (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.
Also recorded as Femi Babafemi Branch
Femi Branch
- Name
- Femi Branch
- Born
- 14 May 1970
- Birthplace
- Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Actor, director, producer
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- theater arts
- Education
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Languages
- Yoruba · Nigerian Pidgin · English
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Key facts
• Name — Femi Branch • Born — 14 May 1970 • Birthplace — Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria • Alma Mater — Obafemi Awolowo University • Occupation — Actor, director, producer • Years Active — 1991–present
Early life
Early life
Branch was born on May 14, 1970. His parents were teachers in Sagamu, Nigeria. He attended Satellite Town Primary School at Amuwo Odofin before attending the Airforce Secondary School at Ikeja. He later proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where, though admitted for Religious Studies, he later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts.
Career
Career
Branch began his career at Obafemi Awolowo University in 1991, the same year he featured in a yoruba stage play titled Eniyan. 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". He appeared in the role of Oscar in a soap opera titled Domino. He has since appeared in over a hundred Nigerian films, a few of which he produced and directed. In 2024, Branch starred in Farmer's Bride - a Nigerian period drama.
Filmography
Filmography
• A Place In The Stars (2014) as Young Pa Dakim • Out of Luck (2015) • New Money (2018) • Love is War (2019) as Chudi • Honey Money (2023) • Red Circle (2025) • Owambe Thieves (2025) as Oga Bling Bling • Aiyetoro Town as Baale
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Femi Babafemi Branch. His recorded languages were Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin and English. His recorded confession was Christianity.
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- “Femi Branch”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Award ceremony — Prize — Result — Ref • 2018 — Best of Nollywood Awards — Best Actor in a Lead Role - English • 2025 — Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards — Best Lead Actor
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- 1.TOP ACTOR FEMI BRANCH OPENS UP ON N4M DEBT SCANDAL. nigeriafilms.com.
- 2.Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch Play Host @ Miss Insurance Grand Finale -- article. dailytimes.com.ng.
- 3.Okporu, Rachel. Actor Femi Branch reacts to Bobrisky and Mompha's dating allegation. Kemi Filani News. 2021-09-25.
- 4.Yaw, Timi Dakolo, 9ice, others x-ray Nigeria with stage play, Po. The Punch. 2022-06-19.
- 5.Tolu. Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch, Battles Serious Spiritual Problem…. INFORMATION NIGERIA.
- 6.Femi Branch: How Acting Affects Family Life, Articles - THISDAY LIVE. This Day.
- 7.I have a ministry, but Im not a pastor -Femi Branch. modernghana.com.
- 8.A Bookjam Treat for Abuja Literati, Articles - THISDAY LIVE. This Day.
- 9.PLAYING THE BAD BOY IN MOVIES IS CHALLENGING,-- FEMI BRANCH. nigeriafilms.com.
- 10.BellaNaija.com. Mercy Aigbe, Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye & More Bring Traditional Elegance to "Farmer's Bride" Premiere See the Looks. BellaNaija. 2024-09-27.
- 11.Augoye, Jayne. BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big. Premium Times. 2018-12-10.
- 12.Udugba, Anthony. Here is the full list of 2025 AMVCA nominees. BusinessDay. 2025-03-23.
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