Efa Iwara, also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper. His acting career started after performing in Ola Rotimi’s play The Gods are Not to Be Blamed. His career has since blossomed after featuring in productions such as Put a Ring on It, Ajoche, Shuga, Rumour Has It, The Sessions, Seven, and The Men’s Club.

Name: Efa Iwara
Born: 20 August 1986 (age 36) Ibadan, Nigeria
Education: University of Ibadan
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 2006 to date
Known for: Acting, music

Early Life and Education
Iwara was born on 20 August 1990 in Ibadan, Oyo State to his Professor of Linguistics father and Librarian mother. He hails from Ugep in Cross River State.

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.

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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.

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Discography
Albums
Without a Pulse – 2020

EPs
Waka EP – 2011

Singles
“Fall in Love” (featuring Plantashun Boiz)
“Letter to the President Elect”
“Sunmobi” (featuring Olamide)
“Over you” (featuring Praiz)
“Open and Close” (featuring Dammy Krane)
“Obandi” (featuring Pelli)
“Enigma”
“E2DFA (E to the F-A)”

Filmography
Television
2013 MTV Shuga
2018 The Men’s Club
Rumour Has It
Ajoche
Corper Shun
2021 Ricordi
King of Boys: The
Return of the King
2022 Diiche Folajimi Gbajumo

Films
2021 A Naija Christmas Obi
2020 This Lady Called Life
Finding Hubby
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
The Sessions
2019 Seven
2018 The Eve
2017 Isoken
2016 Put a Ring on It

Awards and Nominations
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role – English The Sessions Nominated
Best Kiss in a Movie Nominated
Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award Best Actor in a Drama Seven Nominated
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actor Nominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Best Actor in A Drama This Lady Called Life Nominated

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