mitrobeNo doubt! Fathia Balogun is one of the most talented female actresses in Nollywood. She has been in the entertainment industry for more than 29 years. Fathia Balogun was born into a polygamous home, a family of nine in Ukwara, Water Side Local Government in Delta State on 5th, February 1969.
Her close to thirty years of acting is filled with lots of big breaks, and achievements. Her acting career came about in the early ’90s. As fate and destiny would have it, she got helped by Alhaji Fatai Teniola who contributed greatly to her career and helped her get into the Industry by giving her the first role in his movie.
Fathia had never had foresight into acting. her life dream, passion, and aspiration is to become an internationally acclaimed broadcaster, but her father desired that she becomes an accountant.
She was dealt a big blow by JAMB which resulted to many years of staying at home with no admission to higher institution, at a time she decided to study Law but have difficulty coping due to the Unusual extra works met out to Law students.
How interesting it all played out that even she and her father had to succumb to what life holds in stock for her.
It will be impossible to name the biggest and most successful stars in the history of Nigeria movie without naming Fathia Balogun and her immense contributions.
Fathia Movies
She’s has featured, directed, produced and wrote lots of movies and films which include but not limited to:
Farayola (2009)
Aje metta ( 2008)
Aje metta 2 (2008)
Awawu (2015)
Teni Teka (2015)
Omo Ale (2015)
Agbelebu Mi (2016)
Basira Badia (2016)
Adakeja (2016)
Eku Eda (2016)
MY WOMAN (2018)
Awards and Achievements
- Africa Movie Academy Award for the Most Outstanding Actress Indigenous 2008
- Best indigenous film of the year, movie ‘”Iranse Aje” 2008
- Best actress of the year, Africa Movie Academy Award, alongside Odunlade Adekola, who emerged as the best actor of the year. 2014
- Best Indigenous Language: Yoruba award “Iya Alalake” 2015 at the Africa-Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards AMVCA.
Fathia Balogun Children
- Fathia Balogun Son’s name is Khalid Balogun
- Fathia Balogun Daughter’s name is Aaliyah Balogun
Net Worth
| Fathia Balogun Net Worth in 2021 | UNDER REVIEW |
| Fathia Balogun Net Worth in 2019 | $500,000 |
Her achievements and Blueprints said it all, Fathia Balogun is currently estimated at 150 Million Naira.
What tribe is Fathia Balogun?
For those of you who want to Know what tribe Fathia Balogun is from, If you don’t know much about Fathia Balogun you will think she has a Yoruba descent has she mostly play roles in Yoruba movies and speaks Yoruba language very fluently, but her biography state clear that she was born from eastern part of Nigeria in Delta states but has stayed long enough in Yoruba land to blend with the culture, language, and Yoruba people. So Fathia is of Igbo descent.
Who is Saheed Balogun wife?
Saheed Balogun is Fathia Balogun first husband. She got married to Saheed Balogun in the early days of her acting career. She had tow Kids for Saheed before they separated to due to issues of Infidelity.
Which state is Faithia Balogun?
Fathia Balogun is from Delta State, Nigeria.
How old is Fathia Balogun now?
Fathia Williams was born on the 5th of February year 2019, Fathia Balogun is 50 years old
Is Fathia Balogun married?
Fathia Balogun disclosed in an interview that she is still married to Saidi Balogun, who according to reports have married Funke Tayo Sofowora not quite long.
But going by the look of things and examining the circumstances between Fathia Balogun and her estranged Husband it will not be wrong to conclude that both Actors have long separated and that Fathia is only trying to be logical and conceal the fact of their relationship. However,
Even though the reporter gave her instances and facts that they are no longer together anymore Fathia still insisted they are married and they will always be married.
As you can see Fathia is a very controversial person. However, her acting and her character makes it difficult for us to dislike her. Whatever the circumstances around her marriage, it is close to impossible to not like her due to her impressive roles in Nollywood movies.
Movies
The actress has featured in hundreds of Yoruba movies since her 29 years of acting. She has a huge following of fans who are mainly lovers of Yoruba movies t home in Nigeria and diaspora. Her biggest selling point is usually her good looks, vigour and acting skills which is usually very impressive and brilliant.
Education
The actress was born and bred in Lagos, Nigeria where she attended:
- Olufunmilola Nursery School, Ikeja,
- Lagos State Maryland Primary School, Maryland,
- Lagos State Maryland Comprehensive High School,
She proceeded for her higher education at Lagos Kwara State Polytechnic, Kwara State. Back then, She took up a role of a general receptionist at Chips Bit & Bit, a Computer firm in Toyin Street, computer village, Ikeja, Lagos where she was earning N5,000 as a monthly take home.
Fathia’s Family
Fathia’s family was middle class with average wealth. Her Parents: Mr & Mrs. Williams nurtured her in the Catholic setting in Ikeja where she had a substantial part of her early year’s education.
Fathia Balogun Siblings are:
Brothers: Ken Williams, Anderson Williams, Charles Williams
Sisters: Joseline Williams, Stella Willams.
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How old is Saheed Balogun?
His birthname is Saheed Kolawole Alabi Balogun, he is 52 years old He was born on the 5th of February 1967.
Which State is Saheed Balogun from?
Saheed Balogun is a well-received veteran Nigerian actor, director, film-maker, and producer. He was born on February 5, 1967, in Kwara state Nigeria, but he is originally from Oyo State, Nigeria.
Real Name
Fathia Balogun’s real name is Fathia Akorede Adunni Balogun, she took the surname ‘Balogun’ from her husband Saheed, before she got married to the Veteran actor Saheed Balogun, Fathia goes by her name Faithia Williams.
Saheed Net Worth
| Saheed Balogun Net Worth in 2021 | UNDER REVIEW |
| Saheed Balogun Net Worth in 2019 | UNDER REVIEW |
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