Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded.
She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Reloaded and Mr. and Mrs., respectively.
In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing “Nse” in Journey to Self.
Etim was born on 21 October 1974 in Lagos.
Etim attended Awa Nursery School and Command Primary School in Kaduna State in northern Nigeria, from where she then furthered her studies at Louis College, Jos, in Plateau State, Nigeria, and the Federal Government Colleges in Jos and Ilorin.
She said that her family was often transferred to various regions of Nigeria due to her father’s career with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Etim got her first degree in theater arts from the University of Calabar.
Building on a solid foundation in advertising, Taiwo Adeyemi has established a remarkable reputation for connecting top brands and talents, creating iconic partnerships, and amplifying their missions to reach global audiences.
His portfolio includes work with leading brands in telecommunication, FMCG, aviation, real estate, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Taiwo is known for his work with Nollywood idol Nse Ikpe-Etim, where he led the efforts for her inspiring comeback after a prolonged hiatus.
Also for his pivotal role with National Chessmaster Tunde Onakoya’s world-record campaign to raise a million dollars for underprivileged children in Africa.
Taiwo’s understanding of the unique challenges faced by emerging talents has influenced his commitment to nurturing growth and innovation in the creative community.
His documentary, Road2Blow has become an essential resource for over 30,000 creatives, earning recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the Africa International Film Festival.
Similarly, his co-creation hub, Polygon, offers spaces and programs that empower creatives to collaborate and thrive.
Taiwo has earned academic recognition from prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania’s Hollywood X program and has contributed to enriching the practice of global artists in residence at the University of Michigan.
He currently shares his wealth of knowledge as a visiting lecturer at the Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications, where he trains on topics such as creative leadership and talent management.
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