Efa Iwara

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Efa Iwara
File:Efe Iwara at the 2021 AMA Award 01.jpg
Efe at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards
Born (1986-08-20) 20 August 1986 (age 39)
Ibadan, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Ibadan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • rapper
Years active2006 to date
Known forActing, music

Efa Iwara (born 20 August 1986), also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.[1]

Early life and education

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Iwara was born on 20 August 1986 in Ibadan, Oyo State to his Professor of Linguistics father and Librarian mother. He hails from Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.[1][2]

He attended Staff School, Ibadan for his primary education, and the International School, Barth Road, Ibadan, for his secondary education. He graduated from the University of Ibadan, with a bachelor's degree in Geography.[3][4]

Career

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Iwara started out his career in the entertainment industry as a musician in 2006 in a group called X-Factor with DJ Clem,[5] Bolaji, Jide and Boye. Following the dissolution of the group, he released his first single and 5 track EP called Waka EP in 2011. His last official single was titled “Fall in Love” featuring Plantashun Boiz in 2014[6]

He made his acting debut in a 2011 episode of Tinsel as a debate moderator. He was however still focused on music at this point. His next appearance was in the first season of MTV Shuga Naija in 2013. He was absent from the acting space until 2016 when he appeared on Life 101 for Ebonylife TV.[6] Since then, he appeared in TV series including Ajoche, an Africa Magic original, Rumor Has It and The Men's Club. He has also featured in movies like Isoken, Seven and Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story. He earned his first Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) nomination for his performance in Seven.[6]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Without a Pulse (2020)[2]

EPs

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  • Waka EP (2011)[7]

Singles

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Source:[8]

  • "Fall in Love" (featuring Plantashun Boiz)
  • "Letter to the President Elect"
  • "Sunmobi" (featuring Olamide)
  • "Over you" (featuring Praiz)
  • "Open and Close" (featuring Dammy Krane)
  • "Obandi" (featuring Pelli)
  • "Enigma"
  • "E2DFA (E to the F-A)"

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2024 Soft Love Edward Obi Comedy / Romance
Hijack '93 Captain Odion Drama / Thriller
2023 Pretty Evil Ramsey Alex Ajoku, Lucy Ameh, Rajunor Aya [9][10]
Mercy Line Dr. Frederick Drama [11]
2022 Finding Hubby 2 Ade Alongside Kehinde Bankole, Eso Dike
Ile Owo Tunji Alongside Immaculate Oko Kasum, Tina Mba [12]
2021 A Naija Christmas Obi Alongside Kunle Remi and Abayomi Alvin [13]
2020 This Lady Called Life Obinna Alongside Bisola Aiyeola [14]
Finding Hubby Ade Alongside Kehinde Bankole, Eso Dike
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story Bala Alongside Stan Nze, Norbert Young [15]
The Sessions (2020 film) Banjo Alongside Ada Ameh, Fred Amata [16]
2019 Seven Kolade Alongside Richard Mofe-Damijo and Sadiq Daba [17]
Dwindle Collins
2018 The Eve Ebere Alongside Beverly Naya, Uche Montana
2017 Isoken Osato's Husband Alongside Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Funke Akindele [18]
2016 Put a Ring on It Uyi Alongside Shawn Faqua, Osas Ighodaro [19]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2013 MTV Shuga David [6]
2018 The Men's Club Tayo Alongside Ayoola Ayolola and Sharon Ooja [20]
Rumour Has It Femi [6]
Ajoche Epe [21]
Corper Shun [22]
2021 Ricordi [23]
King of Boys: The

Return of the King

Dapo Banjo Alongside Sola Sobowale and Toni Tones [24]
2022 Diiche Folajimi Gbajumo Alongside Uzoamaka Onuoha and Daniel K. Daniel [25]
2024 Òlòtūré: The Journey Femi [26]
Princess on a Hill Oz Obiora


Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – English The Sessions Nominated [2]
Best Kiss in a Movie Nominated [27]
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award Best Actor in a Drama Seven Nominated [28]
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actor — Nominated [29]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in A Drama This Lady Called Life Nominated [30]

References

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