Fathia Balogun: Husband, children, net worth, education, movies
Fathia Balogun is an incredibly talented Nollywood actress. Apart from starring in Yoruba films, the actress also doubles up as a film director, producer and entrepreneur.
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Fathia began her career in the Nigerian film industry in the 1990s. She is known for starring in big films such as Farayola (2009), Basira Badia (2016), and My Woman (2018).
Fathia Balogun profile summary
- Full name: Faith Akorede Adunni Williams
- Date of birth: 5th February 1969
- Place of birth: Ikeja, Lagos State
- Age: 52 years (as of 2021)
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Ethnicity: Black
- Marital status: Divorced
- Ex-spouse: Saheed Balogun
- Net worth: $1 million
Fathia Balogun biography
The actress was born on 5th February 1969 in Ikeja, Lagos State. She is the daughter of Mr Williams (father) and Talyo Abeni Teniola (mother). She was born and raised in a polygamous family of nine children.
Education
The Nigerian film producer joined Maryland Primary School before enrolling at Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos. She then proceeded to Kwara State Polytechnic for a diploma course. At the beginning of 2016, she was admitted into Olabisi Onabanjo University for a Degree in Filming.
Career
Fathia intended to become a producer and not an actress. However, fate had other plans for her as she became an actress by chance. One of his uncles, who worked as a Nigerian film producer, asked Fathia to stand in for an actress who did not show up during the shot.
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Her replacement marked the beginning of her career as an actress. Her first role was in the movie titled Ta lo pa Chief. She has starred in other Nollywood movies such as:
- Shola Arikusa
- Kodi Ologbon Aye
- Merry Me: The Real Yoruba Demons
- Mokalik
- ROTI
- Ohun Oko Somida
- 10 Days in Sun City
- Akaba
- Ehi's Bitters
- Emuke
- Arewa Okunrin
- Aje Metta
- Akandun
- Aje Metta 2
- Iwa Pele
- Oyinade 2
- Obáj'obalo
- Critical Condition
- Okun Emi
- Ise Imole
- Ishanna
- Asiri Owo
- Critical Condition 2
- Nkan Adun
Husband and kids
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Who is Fathia Williams's new husband? The actress does not have a new husband. She was previously the wife of Saheed Balogun. Saheed is a veteran Nigerian actor, producer, director and filmmaker.
Fathia Balogun's first husband has starred in Modupe Temi, Family on Fire, Don't Get Mad Get Event and Third Party. The couple's wedding was on 7th September 2000 at Ikorodu Marriage Registry in Lagos, Nigeria.
The union lasted for about 14 years before ending in divorce. The divorce was finalized in November 2017. The star changed her name to Williams. She is a mother of two children from her union with the veteran Nigerian filmmaker.
Fathia Balogun's first child is Khalid Balogun (son), while the second-born kid goes by the name Aaliyah Balogun (daughter). Other details about Fathia Balogun's children, such as their birth dates, current ages and whereabouts, are unknown to the public.
Fathia Balogun net worth
The actress wears different hats in the Nigerian entertainment industry. She earns vast sums of money from acting, film production, directing and entrepreneurship. She has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of 2021.
Fathia Balogun is a veteran actress, filmmaker, producer and director who has positively impacted the Nigerian film industry. She is a role model to many women who want to be great in the industry.
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