Efa Iwara (born 20 August 1986), also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.
Early life and education Iwara was born on 20 August 1986 in Ibadan, Oyo State to his Professor of Linguistics father and Librarian mother. He hails from Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.
He attended Staff School, Ibadan for his primary education, and the International School, Barth Road, Ibadan, for his secondary education. He graduated from the University of Ibadan, with a bachelor's degree in Geography.
Career Iwara started out his career in the entertainment industry as a musician in 2006 in a group called X-Factor with DJ Clem, Bolaji, Jide and Boye. Following the dissolution of the group, he released his first single and 5 track EP called Waka EP in 2011. His last official single was titled “Fall in Love” featuring Plantashun Boiz in 2014
He made his acting debut in a 2011 episode of Tinsel as a debate moderator. He was however still focused on music at this point. His next appearance was in the first season of MTV Shuga Naija in 2013. He was absent from the acting space until 2016 when he appeared on Life 101 for Ebonylife TV. Since then, he appeared in TV series including Ajoche, an Africa Magic original, Rumor Has It and The Men's Club. He has also featured in movies like Isoken, Seven and Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story. He earned his first Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) nomination for his performance in Seven.
Discography
Albums
Without a Pulse (2020)
EPs
Waka EP (2011)
Singles Source:
"Fall in Love" "Letter to the President Elect" "Sunmobi" "Over you" "Open and Close" "Obandi" "Enigma" "E2DFA (E to the F-A)"
Filmography
Films
YearTitleRoleNotesRef2024Soft LoveEdward ObiComedy / RomanceHijack '93Captain OdionDrama / Thriller2023Pretty EvilRamseyAlex Ajoku, Lucy Ameh, Rajunor AyaMercy LineDr. Frederick Drama2022Finding Hubby 2AdeAlongside Kehinde Bankole, Eso DikeIle OwoTunjiAlongside Immaculate Oko Kasum, Tina Mba2021A Naija ChristmasObiAlongside Kunle Remi and Abayomi Alvin2020This Lady Called LifeObinnaAlongside Bisola AiyeolaFinding HubbyAdeAlongside Kehinde Bankole, Eso DikeRattlesnake: The Ahanna Story BalaAlongside Stan Nze, Norbert YoungThe Sessions (2020 film)BanjoAlongside Ada Ameh, Fred Amata2019SevenKoladeAlongside Richard Mofe-Damijo and Sadiq DabaDwindleCollins2018The Eve EbereAlongside Beverly Naya, Uche Montana2017Isoken Osato's HusbandAlongside Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Funke Akindele2016Put a Ring on It UyiAlongside Shawn Faqua, Osas Ighodaro
Television YearTitleRoleNotesRef2013MTV ShugaDavid2018The Men's ClubTayoAlongside Ayoola Ayolola and Sharon OojaRumour Has It FemiAjocheEpeCorper Shun2021RicordiKing of Boys: The Return of the KingDapo BanjoAlongside Sola Sobowale and Toni Tones2022DiicheFolajimi GbajumoAlongside Uzoamaka Onuoha and Daniel K. Daniel2024Òlòtūré: The JourneyFemiPrincess on a HillOz Obiora
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef2020Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead role – EnglishThe SessionsBest Kiss in a MovieAfrica Magic Viewers' Choice AwardBest Actor in a Drama Seven2021Net HonoursMost Popular Actor2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor in A DramaThis Lady Called Life
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