Osas Ighodaro Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | May 23, 2023 | Find It | No Comments

Osas Ighodaro was born on the 26th of October 1990, she is from Edo State and is a Nigerian-American actress, producer, host, and humanitarian. She gained recognition after winning the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010. Osas is also the founder of the Joyful Joy Foundation, an initiative dedicated to raising funds to combat malaria.

Osas Ighodaro Profile

Name	Osas Ighodaro
Real Name	Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro
Date of Birth	26 October 1990
Age	33 years
Tribe	Esan
State of Origin	Edo State
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Actress, Producer, Host, and Humanitarian
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Single
Net Worth	$1 million
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Educational Background

Osas Ighodaro pursued her education in the United States. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting Journalism from Pennsylvania State University. During her time there, she also pursued dual minors in Entrepreneurship and Theater. She later went on to earn a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University.

Career

After completing her studies, Osas Ighodaro initially intended to return to the United States. However, she moved to Nigeria in 2012 and secured various acting roles. She played the character of Adanna (Danni) on the popular soap opera Tinsel and co-hosted the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Osas Ighodaro emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood actress in 2018. In 2022, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in the movie “Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story.” She also joined the cast of MTV Shuga for its fourth season in October 2019.

Controversies

There have been no significant controversies associated with Osas Ighodaro throughout her career. Except for the one that followed her estranged marriage.

Osas Ighodaro Social Media Handles

Osas Ighodaro can be found on various social media platforms: Instagram: @officialosas and Twitter: @OfficialOsas.

Personal Life

Osas Ighodaro was born in Bronx, New York, to Nigerian parents from Edo State. In June 2015, she married actor Gbenro Ajibade, and they welcomed their first child in 2016. However, they divorced shortly after.