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Caroline Danjuma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Caroline Uduak Abasi Ekanem |
| Education | University of Calabar Edinburgh Business School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004-2007; 2015-present |
| Spouse | Musa Danjuma (sep. 2016) |
| Children | 3 |
Caroline Danjuma, known previously as Caroline Ekanem, is a Nigerian actress. She made her screen debut in 2004, starring in some of Chico Ejiro's popular films. After a hiatus from the film industry, she made a comeback in 2016, producing and starring in the romantic thriller Stalker.
Early life and education
Caroline was born to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother.[1][2] She is the first of three children.[3] She studied environmental protection management, geography and regional planning at the University of Calabar.[4] She also obtained a certificate of achievement in organisational behavior from Edinburgh Business School in 2016.[5][6]
Acting career
Chico Ejiro, through Rita Dominic, introduced Danjuma to the Nigerian film industry in the 2004 film Deadly Care. She starred in other successful films, including Deadly Kiss (2004), Missing Angel (2004), The Captor (2006), Foreign Affairs, Real Love, The Twist, A Second Time and The Beast and the Angel. Her latest film is Stalker, co-starring Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe Etim. In August 2017, she was honoured for her advocacy programs centered around building capacities for Nigerian youths by a Pan-African organization.[7]
Personal life
Danjuma was less frequent in Nollywood after her marriage to Musa Danjuma, the younger brother of Theophilus Danjuma in 2007.[8][9] The couple has two sons and a daughter;[10] they separated in 2016.[11]
Age Controversy
Although many local publications cite her birth year to between 1980 and 1981,[12][1] Danjuma has repeatedly stated that she was born on 26 June 1987.[13][14][15]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Caroline Danjuma is 34 years old". Pulse GH. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Nollywood actress Danjuma turns 33". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "I have never compromise my body for money.......Caroline Ekanem Danjuma". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Why I married Danjuma". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 30 April 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Actress Caroline Danjuma to embark on MBA in Oil & Gas". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- ^ "Actress Caroline Danjuma flaunts MSc certificate". 9jaflaver. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Caroline Danjuma Wins 2017 Mandela Award". TheTideNewsOnline.com. Nigeria: Rivers State Newspaper Corp. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Caroline Ekanem stages comeback". The Vanguard. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ "The Lady Behind Caroline Danjuma's Marriage Crash Finally Revealed". Stargist. Iconway Media. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ "Caroline Danjuma & Husband Celebrate the 1st Year Birthday of their Daughter Elizabeth". Bella Naija. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Caroline Danjuma's 10-Year-Old Marriage Crashes + Husband's Pregnant Mistress Set To Move In". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ "Actress Caroline Ekanem stages comeback". Vanguard. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ "Caroline Danjuma Shares Photo of Her Master's Degree ID Card to Prove She is 28". Gistmania. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Actress/Businesswoman Caroline Danjuma Full Biography,Life And News". takemetonaija. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Caroline Danjuma Biography And Movies". naijaquest. Retrieved 10 March 2016.