Funmi holder biography of donald
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Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Funmi Holder has acted in over 25 movies since she made her debut in the Nigerian film industry. Her big break came in 2010, when she took the role of Amaka Okoh in the popular M-Net soap opera “Tinsel,” a role she still plays to date. In 2016, Holder took the plunge into filmmaking with her debut Nollywood film, “The Grudge.”
“Efunsetan Aniwura” will screen at the 2020 American Black Film Festival, which takes place August 21-30. Joshua Ojo co-directed the film.
W&H: Describe the film for us in your own words.
FH: “Efunsetan Aniwura” is the true story of a Yoruba woman who lived in the Old Oyo Empire in the western part of Nigeria in the 18th century. She was a political leader who had a lot of wealth, power, and influence. She played a major role in the selling of the Yoruba people to the British during the colonial era. Efunsetan was known to have killed some of her slaves that went against her rule
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I don’t like attention – Funmi Holder
Background
I come from a family of kvartet children. inom have three brothers and I am the youngest. I was single-handedly raised by my mum. Growing up was great and fun.My mother is a devout Christian and an introvert. She is an exceptionally quiet and strict woman.
Education
I studied Botany at the University of Ibadan. The university combined both departments; Microbiology and Botany. My major was Botany and I never practised.
Acting
I was more or less a star in primary school because inom did a lot of drama, singing, poetry, cultural dance, and anything that had to do with the arts. When inom realised that I was tending towards the arts, I never tried to evade the call. inom loved performing and inom grew up determined to pursue my dreams.
Training
I have no formal training as an actor. What I have are years of practise and experience.
Challenges
I wouldn’t say inom had so much challenges, even though going for auditions and standi
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FUNMI HOLDER: The Nigerian Actress Who Went Back in Time
Sometime last year, Funmi Holder, Nollywood filmmaker, and actress who plays Amaka Ade-Williams in Africa Magic’S long-running TV series, Tinsel, went searching for a true African story that centres on a strong female character. Her quest led her to an iconic figure in Yorubaland, Efunsetan Aniwura, the second Iyalode of Ibadan. Funmi is happy. The feeling of bliss radiates all over her as the flurry of her words are accompanied by enthusiasm. She beamed with excitement with her every move, writes Vanessa Obioha
Funmi Holder is happy. The feeling of bliss radiates all over her. It shows in the way she speaks. Her flurry of words are accompanied by enthusiasm. You could hear the excitement in her laughter; a rich bubbly sound that often sees her throwing her head back or clasping her hands. The musical peals of laughter were pleasing to the eardrums. She beamed with excitement with every move she made. Sometimes, she repl