Osas Ighodaro Ajibade

Osas Ighodaro Ajibade Biography / Profile

Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro (popularly known as Osas Ighodaro) was born on October 26th, 1990 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. She is a Nigerian American Actress, Model and TV Presenter.

Osas Ighodaro Ajibade Age

Osas Ighodaro Ajibade is 34 years old.

Osas Ighodaro Ajibade Early Life

An indigene of Edo State, Osas was raised in the home of the New York Yankees. As a first-generation Nigerian-American, she strongly values the importance of family, giving back and staying connected to her roots.

Osas is a graduate from Pennsylvania State University and holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and dual minor degrees in Entrepreneurship and Theatre. She also holds a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Acting from the Actor’s Studio Drama School at Pace University.

Osas Ighodaro Ajibade Career

Osas' interest in the industry started when she was about 12 or 13 years. Due to the fact that she had very low self- esteem because she was not proud of who she was and where she came from, growing up in Bronx, New Yoirk was tough. Then she was skinny and did not feel beautiful. Her parents then put her in a modelling school with the aim of improving her self-esteem. It was while she was there that she found her love in performing arts. She had a lucky break when she got a postcard to participate in an America co- pageant and out of 147 girls, she was the third runner-up. She earned $60 for that. That was a starting point for her because From there, she got to participate in other pageants where she won. She however took a break from pageants when she went back to school. After her masters, she decided to participate in Miss Black USA pageant in 2010 because she needed to pay for her semester in school. She participated and became the first Nigerian-American to be crowned Miss Black USA in the pageant’s 26-year history.

Osas has appeared in theatre productions that include The Colored Museum, Revenge of the King, Platanos and Collard Greens and For Colored Girls. Osas’ film & television credits include Cadillac Records, The Department, Tinsel, Gbomo Gbomo Express & Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns.

Osas ranked amongst the Top 3 National finalists in the American Black Film Festival/NBC Universal Star Project – monologue competition. Osas’ work as an actor, host, brand ambassador and humanitarian carry her throughout the United States, Africa and across the globe. As founder of the ‘Joyful Joy Foundation’, Osas remains deeply committed to ending Malaria, preventable disease and supporting poverty alleviation in Africa.

Osas Ighodaro Ajibade Personal Life

In August 2014, the actor got engaged to Gbenro Emmanuel Ajibade. The duo walked down the aisle on July 4th, 2015. Together, they have one daughter named, Azariah Tiwatope Osarugue Ajibade.

The actress revealed during the #WakeUpNigeria show on November 14th, 2017 that she decided to start up a foundation to honour her sister who died of malaria with a child. And that gave birth to her foundation called ‘Joyful Joy malaria foundation’. ”Unfortunately my only sister passed away from malaria in 2006 and when I was crowned Miss Black USA, they wanted me to raise an advocacy, so I initially talked about malaria. I’m grateful because through her memory, I’m able to go along with Joyful Joy team, to help and give back to Nigeria,” she said.

Osas Ighodaro’s hobbies includes going to the movies and travelling to experience other cultures.

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Osas Ighodaro Ajibade Awards

In 2010, Osas became the first Nigerian-American to be crowned Miss Black USA.
The award for Best TV Actress at the 2014 edition of Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards
Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2016 Best Supporting Actress award