Since bursting onto the Yoruba film scene several years ago, this young actor’s fame has grown by leaps and bounds.
Babatunde Owokoniran is the real name of Tunde Tilapia. He is one of the fastest rising actors in the Yoruba film industry, having appeared in and even produced a number of films.
Tunde is a protégé of popular Yoruba film actor Odunlade Adekola, who introduced him to acting after he approached him at an event.
In this post, you’ll learn some fascinating facts about the talented Babatunde Owokoniran.
Tunde Owokoniran Net worth
Tunde Owokoniran has an estimated net worth of $300,000.
| Full Name: | Babatunde Owokoniran |
| Stage Name | Tunde Tilapia |
| Date of Birth: | N/A |
| Place of Birth:: | Mushin, Lagos |
| State of Origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actor, Script Writer, Director, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $300,000 |
| Wife/Spomsor: | Akinwinsola Tunmise |
| Source | Heatmaz |
Tunde Owokoniran Biography
The biography of the Nigerian actor and producer, Tunde Owokoniran popularly known as Tunde Tilapia. He is known for his great acting skills.
The Yoruba movie actor was born in the Mushin area of Lagos State but hails from Ogun State, Nigeria, Southwestern part of Nigeria.
Tunde Owokoniran Education
Tunde comes from a polygamous family. He lost his mother at a young age, his father was unable to fund his education, and he had to discontinue his education after completing secondary school.
Tunde was desperate for work after dropping out of school. Fortunately for him, he joined the National Union Of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ojuelegba and got a job as a bus conductor.
Tunde, as a conductor, could only get food for himself; he couldn’t get an apartment. In Lagos, he slept under a bridge.
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Tunde eventually quit his job as a bus driver and became a trader. He worked in retail until his acting career began.
Tunde Owokoniran attended Mainland Children School for his primary education and attended Ijebu College for his secondary school education.
He proceeded to the Lagos state university where he studied Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. He graduated from the University in 2010.
Tunde Owokoniran Career
Tunde Owokoniran acting career began when he met with popular Yoruba actor Odunlade Adekola, while he was anchoring a meeting at the marketplace where Tunde always sells plantain. Tunde told Odunlade his dream of becoming a Nollywood actor.
Odunlade Adekola gave him a role to play in one of his movies which he acted wonderfully and since then, Tunde has been improving in his acting career.
He is one of the Sought after actors in the Nollywood movie industry. He acts in both English and Yoruba movies.
Tunde Owokoniran Movies
Tunde Owokoniran has been featured in numerous movies. They include;
- Penkele meesi
- Soko fun
- Sunday Dagboru
- Pepeye Meje
- Oro jade, and many others.
Tunde Owokoniran Personal Life
Tunde Owokoniran is a married man who married his American-based wife Oluwatunmise Akinwinsola on January 24, 2016. Their marriage has two children.
We should remind you that Tunde broke up with his ex-girlfriend before marrying Oluwatunmise, claiming that his ex was not ready to share the same dream with him.
Fortunately for him, Oluwatunmise is a lovely lady who understands and is always willing to help him in his endeavors.
Tunde Owokoniran Social Media
Tunde is an active user of Instagram with 407 posts and 306k followers. His handle is @tundeowokoniran.
