Joseph Benjamin is a well-known Nigerian actor with numerous accolades for his exceptional performances in the Nigerian movie industry. He was born on November 9th, 1976 in Lagos State, Nigeria, to a Kogi State father and a Ghanaian mother. Benjamin started his acting career in the early 2000s and has since become a prominent figure in Nollywood.
Early Life and Education
Joseph Benjamin was raised in Lagos, Nigeria, alongside his four siblings. He attended primary school at the Hoebridge School in the United Kingdom before moving back to Nigeria where he completed his high school education at the Command Secondary School in Jos, Plateau State. He then proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he studied Philosophy and graduating with honours before venturing into acting.
Career
Joseph Benjamin’s career in acting started in 1991 when he played a minor role in the television series “Crossroads.” However, he didn’t become a household name until his breakthrough role in the 2007 movie, “Tango With Me.” Since then, he has starred in numerous movies such as “Mr. and Mrs.,” “Murder at Prime Suites,” “Mum, Dad, Meet Sam,” “The Perfect Plan,” amongst others, and has also produced his own movies, including “Married but Living Single,” which was a commercial success.
In addition to acting and movie production, Benjamin has also hosted popular reality shows like the MTN Project Fame West Africa and the Gulder Ultimate Search. His talent and versatility have earned him several acting and hosting awards and nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Personal Life
Joseph Benjamin is a divorced father of two children. He was married to his ex-wife, who is a makeup artist, for eight years before their divorce in 2012. Benjamin is known for his philanthropic contributions to the Nigerian society, dedicating his time and resources to orphanages, hospitals, and schools in need.
Net Worth
Joseph Benjamin’s net worth is estimated to be over $3.5 million. In Nigerian Naira, his net worth is over 1.4 billion, in Canadian Dollar, his net worth is about $4.6 million, in Ghana Cedi, his net worth is over 20 million, in Kenya Shilling, his net worth is over 370 million, in South Africa Rand, his net worth is over 59 million, in Uganda Shilling, his net worth is over 13 billion, and in India Rupee, his net worth is over 261 million.
Awards and Nominations
Some of the awards and nominations Joseph Benjamin has received over the years include:
– Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie “Mr. and Mrs.”
– Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama for the movie “Tango With Me.”
– Golden Icons Academy Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor for the movie “Kiss and Tell.”
– Best Actor of the Year Award at the Nigerian Entertainment Award
Filmography
Some of the movies that Joseph Benjamin has acted include:
– Tango With Me (2007)
– Mr. and Mrs. (2012)
– Married but Living Single (2013)
– Murder at Prime Suites (2013)
– Rebecca (2019)
– Love in a Time of Kekes (2014)
– Tango With Me (2010)
– Silent Night (2015)
– A Million Tears (2017)
– Drop of Pain (2018)
Social Media
Follow Joseph Benjamin on his social media platforms:
– Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjosephbenjam
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosephBenjaminFanpage
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephbenjamin15/
Joseph Benjamin is an exceptional actor whose talent has continued to pave the way for him in the Nigerian movie industry and even beyond. His pursuit of excellence and continual growth in his craft have earned him a place among the top actors in Africa.