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Who Is Ini Dima-Okojie? Biography, Education, Husband, and Movies

Ini Dima-Okojie is a popular Nigerian actress, born in Lagos State on the 24th June, 1990 and hails from Edo State which falls in the South Western part of the country. She attended Air Force Comprehensive Primary and Secondary School in Ibadan, after which she proceeded to Covenant University where she obtained her degree in International Relation.

She started her acting journey in 2014, when she featured in the series ‘Taste of Love’, and since then featured in other movies and Television Shows.

Early Life

On the 24th June 1990, Ini Dima-Okojie was born into the family of Dr. and Mrs. Okojie, who are professionals. Her dad is a doctor, while her mom is a banker.  She is the last of four siblings of which her parent give birth to.

Education

She attended Air Force Comprehensive Primary and Secondary School in Ibadan, after which she proceeded to Covenant University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in International Relation.

Career

Ini Dima-Okojie is not just an actress yet a great Lifestyle Brand that is striking, bold, beautiful, capable and talented. A genuine 21st century Millennial who is Passionate, Creative and Socially proficient. She made a significant career change from Investment Banking into the world of acting, Ini has continually advanced and ceaselessly flourishes by taking on challenges and characters with profundity.

Her versatility and ability in front of the camera has handled her several leading roles in movies that have proceeded to become huge film industry hits in theaters and Global stages including the broadly acclaimed Nollywood/Bollywood hit collaboration Namaste Wahala, Smart Money Woman and more recently the first Nigerian Netflix original – Blood Sisters.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2020Golden Movies AwardsBest Golden Actress DramaNominated
2017Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting RoleNominated
2017City People Movie AwardsMost Promising ActressNominated
2017ELOY AwardsTV Actress of the Year (Battleground)Nominated
2017The Future AwardsPrize for actingNominated

Movies, TV shows/ feature films

As said earlier, Ini has featured in many Tv shows and movie series, which include the following;

  • It’s Her Day (2016)
  • North East (2016)
  • The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017)
  • Sylvia (2018)
  • Kpali (2019)
  • Your Excellency (2019)
  • Namaste Wahala (2020)
  • Who’s The Boss (2020)
  • The Wait (2021)
  • Day of Destiny (2021)
  • Smart Money Woman (2021)
  • Blood Sisters (2022)

She has also worked on projects which include; Battle Ground, Sylvia, Entangled, 5ive, North East, It’s Her Day, Gwozi, Kwali, Taste of Love, Your Excellence, Who is the Boss, Vanity’s Last Game, 41 Love, Secrets and Scandals, Royal Castle, Vendetta? Damaged petal.

Lastly, she also also featured in Funke, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, The Island, Skinny Girl In Transit, Foreigner’s God.

Marital affairs

Ini Dima-Okojie got engaged to Dr Abasi Ene-Obong in July 2021 and later had introduction in November 2021. The couple got married in May 2022.

 

 

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