Joseph Benjamin
Joseph Benjamin in 2008
Born (1977-11-09) 9 November 1977
Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Actor, model, TV presenter, voice-over artist, singer
Years active1995–present
Known forCo-hosting MTN's Project Fame
Notable workTango with Me
Children5
Awards2012 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Lead Actor

Joseph Benjamin listenⓘ (born 9 November 1977) is a Nigerian actor, model, singer, Voice-over Artist and television presenter[1] mainly known for co-hosting MTN's Project Fame,[2] a talent reality show, and starring in the movies Tango With Me, Mr. and Mrs., and Murder at Prime Suites.[3][4] He won the African Actor of the Year award at the 2012 African Film Awards.[5] For his role in Married but Living Single, he won the best lead actor at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards.

Personal life

Joseph was born on 9 November 1977, to a Kogi State indigene father and an Anambra State mother. Joseph Benjamin completed his primary school education in Benue State in the north central part of Nigeria and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate, after which he completed his secondary school education in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria and obtained his West African Senior School Certificate.[6] Joseph relocated to the United States in 2016, where he currently resides.[7] He identifies as a born-again Christian.[8][9]

Career

Early career

Joseph made his movie debut in Crossroads, in 1995 (alongside Ramsey Nouah and Sandra Achums); however, his screen debut was earlier, when he appeared at age 12 in the television program Tales by Moonlight on NTA.[10]

Nolly breakthrough and TV personality

Joseph has starred in several television series, including Edge of Paradise, in which he was being "crushed on" by his neighbor's daughter, and Super Story. His definite breakthrough in film came in the early 2010s, with roles in romantic-themed films such as Kiss and Tell, Tango With Me, which was nominated for five Africa Movie Awards, and Married but Living Single. He broke typecasting in 2013 by playing a detective in the 2013 crime thriller Murder at Prime Suites (MAPS), which was inspired by an actual criminal case in Lagos, Nigeria, in which a woman was murdered by someone she met on Facebook.[4][11][12] Shortly after completing MAPS, Joseph joined the cast of Desperate Housewives Africa, the Nigerian remake of the American hit series, playing the role of Chuka Obi, housewife Kiki Obi's wealthy and domineering husband, opposite Kehinde Bankole.[13] He co-hosted, with Adaora Oleh, MTN Project Fame West Africa between 2009 and 2016, and has appeared in TV and radio commercials.

Singer

Having sung in a choir since his early twenties, Joseph launched a career in professional singing in 2012, collaborating with singer Sabina on the album Merry Christmas that year.[14] A devout Christian, he has since specialized in the gospel and inspirational genre with the singles Joy in 2016[15] and I Pour My Love in 2020. He has stated that he considers himself a musician first and foremost.[16] He recently dropped single and he is working on releasing an EP in 2022.[9]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Category Film Result Ref
2015 Golden Movie Awards Golden Actor Nominated [17][18][19]
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role - English Dance to my Beat Nominated [20]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Cross Roads
2003Deadly MissonDotun
2009Jungle RideAkin
2009Spellbound
2010Kiss and TellIykewith Monalisa Chinda, Desmond Elliot & Nse Ikpe Etim
2010Kidnap
2010Tango with MeUzo
2011Mr. and Mrs.Ken Abbahwith Nse Ikpe Etim & Barbara Soky
2011Courier
2012Married but Living SingleMikewith Funke Akindele & Joke Silva
2012Stripped
2012Torn
2012Unfair
2012Darkside
2012Faith
2012Contract
2013Murder at Prime SuitesAgent Ted
2013First Cutalongside Lisa Omorodion and Monalisa Chinda
2014Mum, Dad, meet Sam
2014Few good Men
2014Blind Promise
2014Secret Box
2014Iyore
2014Folly
2014A Few Good MenWaleFeature Film directed by Ejiro Onobrakpor and featuring Deyemi Okanlawon
2015The Grave DustJordanwith Ramsey Nouah & Joke Silva
2015Omoge Ofege[21]with Femi Adebayo & Ireti Osayemi
2016RebeccaClifford
2017IsokenOsaze
2017Affairs of the HeartEric
2020Special Jollof

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Deadly Mission
2005Just Me
2005Travails of Faith
2005-2006Edge of Paradise
2005-2006Young, Single and free
2007Super story
2007Bachelors
2007168 A love Story
2008-2013Tinsel
2015Desperate Housewives AfricaChuka Obi
2019Green LeafJoseph Obi
2019Last CallCharles O Marley
2022Atlanta (TV series)Black Male ActorWork Ethic!

References

  1. ↑ Adebayo, Tireni (2013-12-29). "Happy Dad, happy kids! Meet Joseph Benjamin's adorable kids". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  2. ↑ "Joseph Benjamin: Flip side of a talented actor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  3. ↑ "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: From TV to the Big Screen, Meet Nigeria's New Heartthrob Joseph Benjamin". Bella Naija. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Joseph Benjamin". M.afrinolly.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Joseph Benjamin Wins African Actor of the Year at 17th Afro-Hollywood Awards". 4 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "Nollywood actor Joseph Benjamin opens up on separation from wife – Nigeria Today". Zimbio. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Joseph Benjamin resurfaces in America as singer". Vanguard News. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  8. ↑ "Upclose: Actor Joseph Benjamin Is On A Mission! Gives Reason Behind "JOY" & Reveals Title Of Upcoming EP". SelahAfrik. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  9. 1 2 "Joseph Benjamin: Flip side of a talented actor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  10. ↑ "NOLLYWOOD: Joseph Benjamin Biography (Nigerian Actor)". InformAfrica.com. 22 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  11. ↑ "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: From TV to the Big Screen, Meet Nigeria's New Heartthrob Joseph Benjamin". Bella Naija. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  12. ↑ Adeyemo, Adeola (21 January 2012). "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: From TV to the Big Screen, Meet Nigeria's New Heartthrob Joseph Benjamin". Bella Naija. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  13. ↑ "Desperate Housewives Africa: Michelle Dede, Kehinde Bankole, Dolapo Oni, Linda Osifo; Meet The Cast". Olori Supergal. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  14. ↑ Gists, Naija (2013-03-20). "Nigerian Actor Joseph Benjamin Turns Singer, First Album At Studio Level - NaijaGists.com - Proudly Nigerian DIY Motivation & Information Blog". NaijaGists.com. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
  15. ↑ "Upclose: Actor Joseph Benjamin is on a Mission! Gives Reason Behind "JOY" & Reveals Title of Upcoming EP". 8 December 2016.
  16. ↑ "Joseph Benjamin resurfaces in America as singer".
  17. ↑ "Golden Movie Awards: Nadia Buari, Joseph Benjamin, Yvonne Nelson, others get nominations". 1Push Naija. Ogbodo. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  18. ↑ "Golden Movie Awards: Nadia Buari, Joseph Benjamin, Yvonne Nelson, others get nominations". Sturvs Nigeria. Sturvs. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  19. ↑ "Nadia Buari, Joseph Benjamin, Yvonne Nelson, others get nominations". Pulse Nigeria. Gbenga Bada. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  20. ↑ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  21. ↑ "Joseph Benjamin Nollywood actor stars in 1st Yoruba movie 'Omoge Ofege'". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
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