Omoni Oboli Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | March 17, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Omoni Oboli is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer, and digital filmmaker. Born on April 22, 1978, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, she studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays for notable films such as “The Figurine” and “Wives on Strike.”

Omoni Oboli Profile

Name	Omoni Oboli
Real Name	Omoni Oboli
Date of Birth	22 April 1978
Age	46 years
State of Origin	Delta State
Tribe	Urhobos
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Actress, Scriptwriter, Film director, Producer, and Digital filmmakers
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$1 Million
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Educational Background

Omoni Oboli completed her Bachelor’s Degree in French at the University of Benin, Nigeria. She furthered her studies at the New York Film Academy, where she studied digital editing in a 4-week workshop.

Career

Omoni Oboli began her movie career in 1996 with roles in “Bitter Encounter” and “Shame.” After a hiatus to complete her university education and start a family, she returned to the industry in 2009. Since then, she has made significant contributions as an actress, scriptwriter, director, and producer.

She has written several screenplays for notable films such as “The Figurine” (2009), “Anchor Baby” (2010), “Being Mrs Elliott,” “The First Lady,” and “Wives on Strike” (2016). In 2018, she starred in and directed the comedy film “Moms at War.”

As a filmmaker, she has directed several successful movies, including “Being Mrs Elliott,” “The First Lady,” “Wives on Strike,” and “Okafor’s Law.” Despite facing legal challenges related to copyright infringement for “Okafor’s Law,” she continues to make significant strides in the Nigerian film industry.

Additionally, Omoni Oboli serves as a brand ambassador for various companies and has ventured into philanthropy through her foundation, “The Omoni Oboli Foundation,” which supports less privileged women and children in Nigerian society.

Controversies

Omoni Oboli faced a legal issue related to copyright infringement for her movie “Okafor’s Law,” which was temporarily halted from screening due to an injunction by the court. She was accused of copyright infringement by a fellow writer.

In addition to the legal issue, another controversy arose when Omoni Oboli announced her son’s wedding to his Canadian lover, Marelle, on her Instagram page. While the ceremony was described as beautiful and heartwarming, it sparked discussions and garnered attention on social media platforms.

Omoni Oboli Social Media Handles

https://www.instagram.com/omonioboli/?hl=en

Personal Life

Omoni Oboli is married to Nnamdi Oboli, and they have three children together. She is known for her philanthropic efforts, having established “The Omoni Oboli Foundation” to support less privileged women and children in Nigerian society.