Ibrahim Suleiman is a Nigerian Nollywood actor whose full name is Ibrahim Onimisi Suleiman. He also works as a choreographer, architect, Content Developer, TV host, and voice-over artist. Ibrahim has appeared in a number of films, most notably the Netflix series Blood Sisters.
Early Life & Education
Ibrahim Suleiman was born in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, on September 25, 1983. He was born into Mr. and Mrs. Suleiman’s family. He studied architecture at Zaria’s Ahmadu Bello University.
Career
Ibrahim Suleiman used to enjoy dancing in his spare time. He began dancing when he was 18 years old, while attending university. After eleven years as a professional dancer, he decided to pursue acting.
Michael Jackson’s MTV Awards performance in 1995 inspired Ibrahim Suleiman. His dance team, ‘Soul Quest,’ won the primary Malta Guinness Street Dance National Championship in 2008.
Because of their victory, they were given the opportunity to represent Nigeria in a few international competitions. That was his first taste of show business, and it led to him becoming a full-fledged ambassador for Malta Guinness. He has used his dancing in advertisements for MTN, Unilever, GTBank, and other well-known companies. He co-starred in the award-winning television series Tinsel with Linda Ejiofor.
Ibrahim changed his profession after years of professional dancing and ventured into acting. Ibrahim is now one of Nollywood’s top actors, with a special talent for portraying realistic characters in films. Ibrahim Sulieman appeared in the trending Blood Sisters movies released in 2022 alongside Nollywood actors such as Ramsey Nouah, Deyemi Okanlawon, Nancy Isime, and Ini Dima Okojie, among others.
Movies & TV Series
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Blood Sisters | Kenny | |
| 2022 | The Man for the Job | Tega | |
| 2022 | Chatroom | Senior Brother (SB) | |
| 2021 | Fault Lines | Felix | TV movie |
| 2021 | The Olive | Anayo | TV series |
| 2021 | The Razz Guy | Dr. Jones | |
| 2021 | Trigger | Dammy | |
| 2021 | Namaste Wahala | Somoto | |
| 2020 | Heaven Baby | Jaiye | |
| 2019 | Tokunbo | Husband | |
| 2018 | Up North | Sadiq | |
| 2018 | Ibukun | ||
| 2018 | E.V.E – Audi Alteram Partem | Cornelius | TV series |
Personal Life
Marital Life
Ibrahim Suleiman is happily married to actress Linda Ejiofor, whom he met when he joined the Nollywood movie industry. The couple is blessed with a beautiful son named Keon Iman Suleiman.
Endorsement
After his team won the street dance competition, Suleiman was named the Malta Guinness brand ambassador. He also served as a brand ambassador for Peak and GTBank.
Net Worth
He is one of Nigeria’s most successful celebrities, with an estimated net worth of over $500,000. Although, his net worth is not verified yet.
