Iretiola Olusola Doyle (born 5 May 1967) is a

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actress, entertainer, TV presenter, writer and a public speaker.

Early life and education

Doyle was born on 3 May 1967 in

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but spent her early years with her family in

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. After returning to Nigeria, she attended Christ's School Ado Ekiti and obtained Diploma in Mass Communication and also graduated from the

University of Jos The University of Jos, abbreviated as Unijos, is a Federal University in Jos, Plateau State, central Nigeria. History What became the University of Jos was established in November 1971 from the satellite campus of the University of Ibadan. T ...

with a degree in Theatre Arts.

Career

Doyle is a writer, actor, producer and presenter. She produced and presented her own fashion and lifestyle show titled ''Oge With Iretiola'' for ten years and at different times anchored several television shows, like ''Morning Ride'', ''Today On STV'' and ''Nimasa This Week'' on

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. She was nominated at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards in the Best Actress In A Leading Role category for her portrayal of Dr. Elizabeth in the Ebony Life film ''Fifty''. She also appeared in ''The Arbitration'' and ''The Wedding Party'', Other films include ''Dinner'' and ''Madam President''. On television, she has created characters on shows like '' Fuji House Of Commotion'', ''Dowry'', and ''Gidi Up''.

Personal life

She was married to

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and has six children together. During the

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protest across the country when some palliatives were looted, Ireti said in her

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handle that it is as a result of hunger. She posted "I know we are renowned for loving awoof, but greed wasn't the reason for the stampede on palliatives, it was hunger. Acute hunger. That is something your leaders will never live down."

Selected filmography

Film

*''

Across the Niger ''Across the Niger'' is a Nigerian drama movie produced in 2004, directed by Izu Ojukwu and written by Kabat Esosa Egbon.Sequel to Battle Of Love. A bold yet sensitive foray into the moral dilemmas of the Nigerian civil war of 1967–1970. It is ...

'' *'' Sitanda'' *''

Torn Torn may refer to: Film and television * ''Torn'' (2009 film), an American film by Richard Johnson * ''Torn'' (2013 American film), directed Jeremiah Birnbaum * ''Torn'' (2013 Nigerian film), directed by Moses Inwang * ''Torn'' (TV series), a ...

'' *''The Therapist (2015)'' *''

Fifty 50 (fifty) is the natural number following 49 and preceding 51. In mathematics Fifty is the smallest number that is the sum of two non-zero square numbers in two distinct ways: 50 = 12 + 72 = 52 + 52. It is also the sum of three squares, 50 = 32 ...

'' (2015) *'' The Arbitration'' (2016) *'' The Wedding Party'' (2016) *''Dinner'' (2016) *'' The Wedding Party 2'' (2017) *'' Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons'' (2018) *'' Kasanova'' (2019) *'' Merry Men 2''(2019) *''

Crazy People ''Crazy People'' is a 1990 American black comedy film starring Dudley Moore and Daryl Hannah, directed by Tony Bill, and music by Cliff Eidelman. Plot Emory Leeson is an advertising executive who experiences a nervous breakdown. He designs a ser ...

'' *'' Flawsome'' (2022)

Television

*''

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'' *''For Coloured Girls'' (2011) * ''

Gidi Up ''Gidi Up'' is a Nigerian television and web drama series starring OC Ukeje, Deyemi Okanlawon, Somkele Iyamah, and Titilope Sonuga in lead roles. The series was created by Jadesola Osiberu and executively produced by Lola Odedina. It is produc ...

'' (2014–present). *''Noughts and Crosses (2022)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Doyle, Ireti Nigerian film actresses Yoruba actresses University of Jos alumni Nigerian expatriates in the United States Actresses from Ondo State 21st-century Nigerian actresses Nigerian television actresses Living people People from Ondo State Christ's School, Ado Ekiti alumni 1967 births Nigerian film producers Nigerian film directors Nigerian television presenters Nigerian media personalities Nigerian television personalities Nigerian writers