Nonso Diobi

Nonso Diobi
Born
Nonso Diobi

(1976-07-17) July 17, 1976 (age 48)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria
Occupations
Years active2001–present
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Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) // is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor[1][2] and film director.[3][4] While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, in Enugu State, Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled Border Line followed by an outstanding performance in the movie titled "Hatred". He went on to give a sterling performance in the movie 'Across the bridge' which gave him breakthrough after which he became a household name across Africa.[5] Diobi is a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is the founder and chairman of Golden Tape Media, a leading film/tv production company in Africa. Nonso Diobi is a UN peace ambassador as well as teachers without Borders ambassador.[6] He has starred in over 76 films.[7][8]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role
2024 House of Terror Usondu
2023 Endless Love Father Ejike
2021 Drunk in Jealousy Tony
2019 Red
Least Expected
Blue Timothy
2018 Lagos Real Fake Life Emeka
2017 To Live a Lie Kenneth
Seed of Hatred
The Wife's Lover Evans
The Bushman I Love Dean
2016 Three Daughters of Eli
2015 Overseas Kenneth
The Last 3 Digits[9] Alex
2015 Olaedo the Fisher Girl Prince Jeff
2010 Makers of Justice Desmond
Palace Slave
Too Much Richard
2009 Beyond Desire David
My Last Ambition Dan
Sexy Girls
2008 Chasing the Dream
Last True Sacrifice
Life Incidence
Naked Wrestler Okoro
Offensive Relationship Harry
Temple of Justice
The Gods are Wise
The Lethal Woman
Tiger King
Tomorrow Must Wait Dan
True Sacrifice
2007 Bafana Bafana Uche
Desperate Ladies Jake
Double Game
Emotional Risk
End of Evil Doers Chuka
Final Hour
Final Risk
House of Doom Obinna Snr.
Love and Likeness Stanley
My Beloved Son
Naked Kingdom
Next Door Neighbour Tony
Power of Justice
Rush Hour
Sunny My Son Kizito
The Cadet
Unhappy Moment
Wealth Aside
Will of God
World of Commotion
2006 Ass on Fire
Before Ordination Paulson
Be My Val Bayo
Clash of Interest Johnson
Divided Secret Ezenwa
Holy Cross
In The Closet Quincy
Last Dance Damien
Moonlight
My Girlfriend
On My Wedding Day Oscar
Pastor's Blood Ugonna
Pay Day
Peace Talk
Royal Insult
The Lost Son
The Wolves Nicholas
Under Control
War Game
2005 The Prince & the Princess
Across The Bridge
Back Drop
Black Bra Frank
Blood Battle
C.I.D
Celebration of Death
Desperate Love
Diamond Forever
Good News Obinna
Marry Me
Message Bernard
Ola... the Morning Sun
Shock
Suicide Lovers
Tears for Nancy Richard
World of a Prince
2004 Heritage Ikenna
2004 Police Woman
2004 Expensive Game Jerry
2003 The Richest Man
2001 Hatred Nedu
Love Boat Boat Boy
Never Comeback
Border Line
1999 Ijele Boy 1

Awards and nominations

Nonso Diobi from left, Chita Oxe at the middle and Linc Edochie from right in 2021
Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2015 3rd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Nominated [10]
2014 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actor Nominated [11]

References

  1. ^ Adeneyo, Apegg (2019-07-18). "Yul Edochie reveals what Nonso Diobi did to him when he first came to Lagos". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  2. ^ "Never underestimate prayer - Nonso Diobi - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  3. ^ "Nigeria: Nonso Diobi Throws Jab At Africa Magic". Daily Independent Newspaper. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Nollywood actors don't care about each other – Nonso Diobi". DailyPost News. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  5. ^ Ikeh, Chrysanthus (13 December 2014). "'My mom wonders why I'm still single at 38' – Nonso Diobi". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  6. ^ "MEET The Son Of Nollywood Actor Nonso Diobi -Photo | African News | Politics, Celeb News, Business Startups & Entertainment". African News || Politics, Celeb News, Business Startups & Entertainment. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  7. ^ Orenuga, Adenike (14 November 2014). ""I don't want to make mistakes in marriage" – Nonso Diobi". DailyPost News. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  8. ^ Filani, Kemi (14 November 2014). "Ladies of today are nothing to write home about – Nonso Diobi speaks on his crush for Ini Edo and marital status". YNaija. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  9. ^ "Nonso Diobi | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  10. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2015 AMVCAs". Africa Magic. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  11. ^ "2014 NOMINEES". Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2016.