Olamide David ((); c. 2001 – 18 January 2016) was a Nigerian child actor known for playing a lead role in the movie Cobweb.[1][2] He won the "Best Male Actor Award" at the 2015 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards after he had been previously nominated in the same category at the 2013 and 2014 editions.[3][4] In addition to Cobweb, he had roles in a number of other feature films, including The Black Silhouette.[5][6]
Olamide David | |
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| Born | c. 2001 |
| Died | 18 January 2016 (aged 14–15) Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–2016 |
| Known for | Cobweb |
On 18 January 2016, Olamide died after sustaining a fatal abdominal injury while playing football.[1]
References
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- ^ Ajagunna, Timilehin (18 January 2016). "14-year-old Nollywood actor, Olamide David dies". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (18 January 2016). "BON Awards: When Nollywood stars light up Akure". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "IK Osakioduwa makes movie debut in Black Silhouette - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
- ^ "#Nollywood Movie Review of 'The Black Silhouette' - 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
- ^ "Cinema Review: Ivie Okujaiye Becomes Joke Silva With Relative Ease & Some Pidgin". TNS. 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2016-11-13.[permanent dead link]
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