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David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya (born 14 May 1970), formally known as Chief Femi Branch, is a talented Nigerian actor, film producer and television personality.
Known for his versatility and delivery, he is one of the few respected figures in the Nigerian movie industry.
He is known for his roles in films such as Undying (2021), Melody of Life (2004) and A Place Among the Stars (2014).
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | David Babafemi Morton Osankoya |
| stage name: | Femi Chieftain Branch |
| Date of Birth: | May 14, 1970 (54 years old) |
| place of birth: | Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Ogun State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.67 m |
| parents: | Otunba Gbolad, Modupe Osankoya |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Ibitola Owosanoye Branch |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Newla Branch, Nathan Branch |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | US$1 million – US$8 million |
Early life and education
Femi Branch was born in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria on May 14, 1970. His parents are Otunba Gbolade and Chief Modupe Osunkoya of Odosombola town in Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Femi Branch grew up in Sagamu, the son of city teachers. He attended Satellite Town Primary School in Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria, and obtained his Junior Secondary School Certificate.
After completing her primary education, Femi Branch attended the Air Force Secondary School in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, and obtained her West African Senior School Certificate.
After completing his secondary education, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Osun State where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts.
Profession
Femi Branch began his career in 1991 at Obafemi Awolowo University, the same year he acted in a Yoruba stage play titled “Eniyan”.
He later appeared in a movie produced by the faculty of Obafemi Awolowo University titled Orisun (meaning: Origin).
However, his first appearance on television was in 2003, in the MTN Group’s television commercial “Dance with Me”.
Femi Branch first gained fame for his role as Oscar in the Nigerian soap opera Domino. He has since starred in over a hundred Nigerian films, several of which he produced and directed.
Some of his film credits include Triangle, No Sense, Orirun, Far From Home, Twisted, The Italian Job, Akandun, Iwalewa, Omotara Johnson 3, Teni Benson, Akuko Ija, Arungun Omo, Abela Pupa, Oju Odeda, Obirin Ale, Omonikara, Ofimos, Maku, Eni Iga Oba, Elebute, One Star, Fallen Angels, A Good Man, Bad Luck among others.
He has appeared in TV series such as “Domino”, “The Mastermind”, “Glory”, “Emerald”, “This Life”, “Eye of the Needle”, “Wives”, “So Error So Wright” and the currently airing “Desperate Housewives (Africa Version)”.
Personal life
Femi Branch is married to Ibitola Owosanoye Branch. They have two lovely children, Nuela Branch and Nathan Branch.
He unveiled his title as Jagun Asa of Edland to his new wife during his inauguration ceremony in March 2018. The actor was crowned Jagun by the Timi of Edland, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I. This means he is a chief/king.
In 2015, Femi Branch was charged for allegedly issuing a bad cheque of N1.5 million to De Santo Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
Awards and Honors
Femi Branch has won many awards including:
- City People Film Special Recognition Award
- Obafemi Awolowo University Ambassador Award
- Actor of the Year Award, Moshoude Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun State
- University of Ilorin Special Recognition Award
- African Youth Council Special Recognition Award.
Filmography
- Arouch
- Love is War
- Bad luck
- A place in the stars
- New Funding
- A Corner of StarsYoung Pa Dakim (2014)
- The Writer of Life Melody (2004)
- Unlucky Innocents (2015)
- Love is War Chudi (2019)
- Women (2017)
- Tesho Crossover (2016)
- Bad luck
- Ogburn (30)
- Bobby’s Ransom
- Enemy Attack (2018)
- One Hour (Wakati Kan) (2018)
- Actor. The Adventures of St. James (2021)
- Dr. Laner Dr. Jude (2021)
- Keva (2021)
- Deception (2021)
- Desperate Wife
net worth
Femi Branch’s net worth or net income is estimated to be $1 million to $8 million. He has earned this much wealth from his primary profession as an actor.
Social Media
- Instagram: @chief_femibranch
- Twitter: @femibranch
