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Samuel Dedetoku, better known by his stage name Sam Dede, is a veteran Nigerian actor, director, politician and educator.
He is another veteran who was born on November 17, 1965. He is widely regarded as one of the richest and most powerful men in Nigeria.
During his 20-year career, he appeared in more than 350 films, mostly in supporting roles.
Sam Dede is from Rivers State, Nigeria. He is known as “Ebube” for his role in the movie “Issakaba”.
Nigerian actors
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| Name: | Samuel Dedeto |
| stage name: | Sam Deed |
| Date of Birth: | November 17, 1965 (58 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos |
| country of origin: | Rivers State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Tammy Sam Dede |
| Profession: | Actor • Politician |
| net worth: | $3 million |
early life
Sam Dede was born and raised in Lagos, where he attended primary and secondary school. He later attended the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts.
After completing the National Youth Service (NYSC) and graduating with a Masters in Theatre Arts, Dede returned to the University of Port Harcourt.
educate
Sam Dede completed his primary and secondary education at Government Secondary School Comprehensive. After completing his primary and secondary education, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.
After returning from the National Youth Service, he also obtained a Masters degree from the University of Port Harcourt. During his undergraduate studies, he also acted in stage plays and television soap operas.
Profession
Sam Dede began his career in the Nigerian film industry in 1995 and rose to fame with the film Ijele. He won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for his role in the 2004 film The Mayor.
He received the 2014 SVAFF Special Recognition Award for his lifetime achievements and contribution to Nigerian filmmaking. He was nominated for the 2018 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2017 film In My Country.
Sam Dede was appointed Director General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Authority in 2012, but he only held the position for a few months. He has won numerous film awards and honors in Nigeria and abroad.
Social Media
Sam Dede is active on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. On Instagram, he has more than 115k followers.
Personal life
Sam Dede is married to Tammy Sam-Dede and they have four children, three sons and a daughter.
Some trending keywords indicate that Sam Dede is dead, which has led people to try to find out if he is still alive. These are all false because the veteran Nigerian movie actor is still alive.
net worth
With an estimated net worth of $3 million, Sam Dede is currently one of the richest and most influential actors in Nigeria.
Filmography
- The Legend of Inipi(2020)
- Kamsi (2018)
- In My Country (2017)
- The Lost Numbers (2012)
- Mayors (2004)
- The Last Funeral (2000)
- Isakaba (2000)
- Igodo (1999)
- Blood Money (1997)
- Mission to nowhere
- Darkest Night
- Blood and Oil
- Bumper to Bumper
- Never sacrifice for love
- Five Apostles
- secret
- Ijele
- Ashes to Ashes
