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 Christ's School, Ado Ekiti is a day and boarding, government-owned secondary school located in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Originally conceived as a boys school, it attained a co-educational status when, in 1966, it was merged with its girl ...

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 they had six children together. They had allegedly been separated since 2017, but their divorce was officially confirmed in 2023. During the EndSars 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

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Across the Niger ''Across the Niger'' is a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Kingsley Ogoro, directed by Izu Ojukwu and written by Kabat Esosa Egbon. It is a sequel to ''Battle of Love'' and makes a bold yet sensitive foray into the moral dilemmas of the Ni ...

(2004)'' *''

Sitanda ''Sitanda'' is a 2006 Nigerian adventure / drama Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represented in performance: a Play (theatre), play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on Radio drama, ...

(2006) as Princess'' *''

Torn Torn may refer to: Film and television * ''Torn'' (2013 American film), directed Jeremiah Birnbaum * ''Torn'' (2013 Nigerian film), directed by Moses Inwang * Torn (2021 film), an American documentary film * ''Torn'' (TV series), a 2007 Briti ...

(2013) as Ovo'' *'' Fifty (2015) as Elizabeth'' *''The Therapist (2016) as Ogadi'' *'' The Arbitration (2016) as Funlayo Johnson'' *'' The Wedding Party (2016) as Obianuju Onwuka'' *''Dinner (2016) as Elizabeth A. George'' *''Fusion (2016) as Mrs. Mabel Peterson'' *''The Grudge (2016) as Kemi'' *''Something Wicked (2017) as Hauwa'' *''GuynMan (2017) as Molade'' *'' The Wedding Party 2 (2017) as Obianuju Onwuka'' *'' Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) as Mrs. Dame Maduka'' *'' Crazy People (2018) as Regina'' *''

Kasanova ''Kasanova'' is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria. It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abr ...

(2019) as Ms. Jessica'' *''

Merry Men 2 ''Merry Men 2: Another Mission'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film and a sequel to '' Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons''. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Jim Iyke, Falz, Ireti Doyle, Damilola Adegbite, Ufuoma McDermott, Rosa ...

(2019) as Mrs. Dame Maduka'' *''Therapy (2020) as Dr. Benedicta'' *''

Day of Destiny ''Day of Destiny'' also known as ''D.O.D'' is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Y ...

(2021) as Ifeoma'' *''A Tune Away (2022) as Stella'' *''

Madam Koi Koi Madam Koi Koi (also known as ''Lady Koi Koi'' and ''Madam Moke'' in Ghana) is a Nigerian urban legend featuring a vengeful ghost who haunts dormitories, hallways and toilets in boarding schools at night; in day schools, she haunts toilets and stude ...

(2023) as Mother Superior'' *'' The Black Book (2023) as Commissioner'' *''Love Notes (2024) as Maris'' *''All's Fair in Love (2024) as Chief''

Television

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(2008-2015) as Sheila Ade-Williams'' *''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 prod ...

(2014–present) as Illa'' *''Noughts and Crosses (2022) *''

Flawsome ''Flawsome'' is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original drama series created and directed by Tola Odunsi. It stars Enado Odigie, Bisola Aiyeola, Sharon Ooja, Gabriel Afolayan, Iretiola Doyle, Baaj Adebule, Shine Rosman, and Shawn Fuqua. Plot ''Fla ...

(2022)'' *'' The Power (2023) as Shola Ojo'' *'' Agu (2023-present)'' *''All of Us (2024) as Proprietress''

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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 writers