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Mosun Filani

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Mosun Filani Oduoye
Born
Mosunmola Filani

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationBusiness Administration, Tai Solarin University of Education
Alma materTai Solarin University of Education
Occupationactress
Years active2005–present
SpouseKayode Oduoye
Children2

Mosunmola Filani Listen is a Nigerian film and voice actress.

Early life and education

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Mosun was born in Ibadan to parents from Ikole Ekiti. She was raised with four other siblings.[1] She attended Abeokuta College of Education and earned a degree in Business Administration from Tai Solarin University of Education.[2]

Acting career

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Mosun has starred in several Nollywood movies, especially Yoruba films and radio productions since 2005. She has also received several nominations including Best Actress in a supporting role in the 2009 and 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Personal life

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Mosun's father died in 2015. She is married to a lawyer-politician: Kayode Oduoye with two children.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

Selected filmography

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  • Iku Ewa
  • Ami Ayo
  • Different Strokes (2023) as Dunni
  • Imelda (2022) as Bisola
  • Iyo Aye (2011)
  • Oga Olopa (2010)
  • Ise Onise (2009)
  • Ise Imole (2009) as Sunmade
  • Jenifa (2009)[16] as Tracy
  • Aje metta (2008) as Hadiza

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "My life as an actress, politician's wife —Mosun Filani". Nigerian Tribune. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  2. ^ ADERONKE ADEYERI (11 April 2015). "I smile a lot but not to entice the opposite sex". The Vanguard. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Why I took a marital leave from acting". Encomium. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Nollywood Actress Mosun Filani returns with different strokes". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Mosun Filani stars in new radio dramla series". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  6. ^ Sola Bodunrin. "Mosun Filani Debunks Marriage Break-Up". Naij. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Mosun Filani and husband welcome second child". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  8. ^ Aderonke Ogunleye (29 November 2012). "Mosun Filani, Tracy in 'Jenifa', gives birth".
  9. ^ "Mosun Filani Set To Come Back To The Movie Industy [sic] After A Long Break…". Aprokcity. Archived from the original on 13 February 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Mosun Filani delivers baby girl for husband, Kayode Oduoye". Naija Gists. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  11. ^ "I didn't meet another woman in my husband's house –Mosun Filani". Daily Independent. Archived from the original on 10 October 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ^ "Yoruba actress Mosun Filani welcomes second child". 360nobs. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  13. ^ "Mosun Filani's father passes away". City News. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  14. ^ "Actress Mosun Filani Oduoye speaks in son's first birthday". The Encomium. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  15. ^ "Mosun Filani loses Dad". Naij. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  16. ^ Chima E. Onuekwe (2015). Entertainment-education for Health Behaviour Change. FriesenPress. ISBN 978-1-460-2642-49.