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Najite Dede

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Najite Dede
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Film actress, director
FatherBrownson Dede
RelativesMichelle Dede

Najite Dede is a director and a Nigerian actress in the Nollywood industry.[1][2] She is a sibling to Michelle Dede and a cousin to Richard Mofe Damijo who are also into the film industry.[3][2][4]

Early life and education

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Her father is Mr. Brownson Dede, a Nigerian ex-diplomat to Ethiopia.[4][2]

Career

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The Nollywood actress can act in all roles assigned to her which makes her one of the unique actresses in the Nollywood industry.[5]

Filmography

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  • MTV Shuga
  • Prince of Savannah
  • Mamma Mia[6][7]
  • Heartbeat the musical[8][9][10][11]
  • High[12][13]
  • Can of worms (1999)
  • 30 Days (2006) - Temilola Brisbee
  • Small Boy (2008) - Aina
  • Gidi Up (2013) - Ade
  • Ojo's in d' House (2013) - Elizabeth Ojo
  • Ordinary People (2014) - Aunty Rose
  • The Governor (2016) - Elizabeth
  • It's her day[14] (2016) - Fowey
  • Gone Nine Months (2017) - Agnes Olajuwon
  • Unbroken[15] (2019-2020) - Ofure Jangfa
  • Riona[16] (2020) - Arenyeka
  • The House of Secrets (2023) - Sarah
  • Grown (2024) - Mrs. Aje

Award

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ sunnews (2017-05-21). "I don't have a grass-to-grace story – Bovi, Comedian, Actor". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  2. ^ a b c ""Our father taught us to respect everyone"â€" Najite & Mitchelle Dede". Vanguard News. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  3. ^ izuzu, chibumga (2016-03-23). "9 things you should know about multilingual TV host, actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  4. ^ a b Bada, Gbenga (2019-09-03). "Here are RMD's 2 popular cousins you never knew about". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  5. ^ Omorogbe, Paul (2021-12-25). "FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE: Top 11 events to rock your December". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  6. ^ "MAMMA MIA!: An Operatic Odyssey – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  7. ^ "Odimba makes bold statement at FirstBank's Mamma Mia: The Smash hit musical". The Nation Newspaper. 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  8. ^ sunnews (2016-12-16). "Heartbeat 'll set new record in stage production –Joke Silva". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  9. ^ "MTV Shuga Reveals New Stars For New Season - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  10. ^ "Heartbeat, the musical hits a graceful home run - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  11. ^ "From star couple, Heartbeat the Musical". Punch Newspapers. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  12. ^ "High, stage play returns in April". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  13. ^ "Rue14 Studios takes guests "High" at MUSON Centre". The Nation Newspaper. 2018-12-28. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  14. ^ "Bovi's Movie Premiere "It's Her Day" – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  15. ^ a b Omorogbe, Paul (2020-02-07). "'Unbroken' shines on Africa Magic's Showmax". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  16. ^ Online, Tribune (2020-10-16). "MultiChoice Nigeria launches two local telenovelas, Riona and Enakhe". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
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