Somadina Adinma (born 8 May 1999) is a Nigerian

actor An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...

and

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. He is best known for his roles in the Nollywood films ''

Ordinary Fellows ''Ordinary Fellows'' is a 2019 Nigerian coming-of-age drama film directed by Lorenzo Menakaya and Ikenna Aniekwe. It stars Wale Ojo, Ken Erics, Chiwetalu Agu and Somadina Adinma. The film explores youth and restlessness, set against the back ...

'', ''Breath of Anger'', and ''Forest of Promises''.

Early life and career

Adinma is a native of Neni,

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. He was born into a family of four but lost his father, leaving him, his mother, and his older brother as the surviving members of their nuclear family. He started acting at the age of eight, making his debut in the comedy film ''Charge and Bail''. In 2007, he was nominated for Best Performance by a Child at the

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. He obtained a degree in

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from

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) is a federal university in Nigeria. It consists of two campuses in Anambra State. Its main campus is in Awka (the capital of Anambra State), while its other campus is in Nnewi. There are also other campu ...

. In 2019, he acted in the drama film ''Ordinary Fellows'' in the role of DJ Cash.

Controversy

Adinma previously dated

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before she married

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. The news raised questions from his followers, who had thought that Daniels and Adinma would get married.

Personal life

Adinma did his

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(NYSC) programme in Nasarawa State.

Awards and recognitions

Over the years, the actor Adinma has been nominated for a couple of awards such as: * Best Child Actor at the

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* Most Promising Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award and * Best New Act to Watch at the City People Entertainment Award.

Filmography

Selected filmography

* '' Charge and Bail'' (2003) as Hezekiah * ''End Point'' (2005) as Ikem 1 * ''Speak the Word'' (2006) as Solomon * ''Breath of Anger'' (2007) * ''Forest of Promises'' (2008) * ''Flash of Pain'' (2016) as Ebube * ''

'' (2019) as DJ Cash * ''The Seventh Hour'' (2019) as Peter * ''Love Child'' (2020) as Chiemela * ''La Street'' (2020) as Wise * ''Ikemefuna'' (2021) as Justice * '' Yahoo+'' (2022) as Abacha * ''Enslaved Feelings'' (2022) as Beluchi * ''A Pierced Heart'' (2022) as Afam * ''Bad Post'' (2022) as Stan * ''Trampled'' (2022) as Ifeanyi * ''A Familiar Stranger'' (2022) as Desmond * ''Enslaved Feelings'' (2022) as Beluchi * ''A Troubled Heart'' (2023) as William * ''Something About Him'' (2024) as Soma * ''Hook Line & Sinker'' * ''Gifted'' * ''Miss Teacher'' * ''Love and Oil'' * ''My Best Friend Caused My Pain'' * ''Spiteful Lovers'' * ''Two Hearts'' * ''In The Deep''

References

External links

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Fan Reveals The Main Problem Of Nollywood Actor, Somadina Adinma

Somadina Adinma SNUBS Regina Daniels, Says Actress Angela Okorie Is The Legit QUEEN
{{DEFAULTSORT:Adinma, Somadina Living people Nigerian television actors Models from Lagos Actors from Lagos 21st-century Nigerian male actors Nigerian male models Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni Nigerian male television actors Igbo actors Nigerian male film actors Actors from Anambra State Nigerian television presenters 1999 births