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Basorge Tariah Jr.
Born
Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr.

(1967-06-09) 9 June 1967 (age 57)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian

Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor[1][2][3] and comedian.[4]

Early life and education

Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. Tariah Jr. has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port-Harcourt.[5]

Career

Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per 1989 exchange rate) for the job.[6] He has been described as an ace actor[7] & Nollywood veteran by reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch.[7] Tariah Jr. is best remembered for the character of Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, featuring alongside Kate Henshaw.

Personal life

Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children.[6] In 2017 the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi & current Nigerian minister of transportation (as of 2019) organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr for his 50th birthday.[8][9]

Selected filmography

  • Run (2017)
  • Head Gone (2014)
  • The Meeting (2012)
  • Blood On Ice (2006)
  • Playing Games (2004)
  • Fools (2003)
  • Unforgeable (2003)
  • Runs! (2002)
  • My Guy (1999)
  • Full Moon (1998)
  • Domitilla (1996)
  • Silent Night (1996)

References

  1. ^ "Basorge Tariah Jr. launches Solid Star Records, unveils new acts". Vanguard News. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  2. ^ Peters, Abiola Alaba. "Why I'm Investing Into Music - Veteran Nollywood Actor, Basorge Tariah". Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  3. ^ "Veteran Nollywood Actor Basorge Tariah Jr Launches Record Label". KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  4. ^ "BASORGE TARIAH JNR". Africa Magic - BASORGE TARIAH JNR. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  5. ^ "Garlands for Basorge Kelsey Tariah JNR at 52". guardian.ng. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. ^ a b "6 things you should know about actor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. ^ a b "Celebs don't like to admit they don't have – Basorge Tariah". Punch Newspapers. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  8. ^ Elites, The (2017-06-14). "Rotimi Amaechi Hosts Surprise 50th Birthday Dinner For A-List Actor, Basorge Tariah Jr". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  9. ^ "[PHOTOS] Rotimi Amaechi throws surprise party for Basorge". Punch Newspapers. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
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