Lilian Afegbai (born 11 November 1991) is a Nigerian Actress, Film producer and Entrepreneur.[1] In 2018, she won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA)[2] for the Indigenous movie of the Year for her production debut Bound in 2018.[3] In 2019, she launched her lingerie and gym Wear line "Lilly’s Secret"[4][5]
Early life and Education
Lilian Afegbai was born on 11 November 1991. She spent her formative years in Edo state, Nigeria where she developed a strong foundation for her future endeavors. Lilian Afegbai's educational journey began at Our Ladies Of Apostles where she completed her primary education. She then attended Word of Faith Group of Schools in Benin, Edo State, for her secondary education.
After completing her secondary education, Afegbai pursued higher education at Benson Idahosa University, also located in Edo State, Nigeria. There, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, laying the groundwork for her future career.[1]
Career
Lilian Afegbai was a contestant on the reality show Big Brother Africa in 2014 and gained fame as a result.[6] She featured in the 2015 film Road to yesterday[7] and as herself in a short film Pepper soup.[8] She also appeared on Mnet's tv series Do good as Venice the blogger 2015/2016[9] and co-produced the movie Dark Past.[10] She started entertainment company EEP entertainment[11] and debuted as a producer with the movie Bound, which featured celebrities Rita Dominic, Enyinna Nwigwe, Joyce Kalu and Prince Nwafor.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tinsel | Actor |
| 2012 | The Kingdom | Oluchi |
| 2015 | Undercover Lover | Amy |
| 2015 | Road to Yesterday | Receptionist |
| 2016 | Pepper Soup | Actor |
| 2016 | The Wedding | Actor |
| 2016 | A Little White Lie | Lilian |
| 2016 | Happy Ending | Amaka |
| 2016 | The Therapist | Rosie |
| 2017 | Atlas | Iyhotu |
| 2017 | My Wife & I | Yetunde |
| 2017 | The Women | Esi |
| 2017 | Dance to My Beat | Becky |
| 2017 | Dark Past | Actor |
| 2018 | Dr Duncan | Actor |
| 2018 | Grapes | Actor |
| 2018 | Unmasked | Actor |
| 2018 | The Spell | Actor |
| 2018 | Moms at War | Hot Girl |
| 2018 | Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons | P.A. |
| 2018 | Ajoche | Princess Agbenu |
| 2018 | Bound | Producer/Actor[13] |
| 2020 | True Vision | Actor |
| 2020 | A Tiny Line | Actor |
| 2020 | Fate of Alakada | Actor |
| 2020 | Assistant Madams | Actor |
| 2021 | Trump Card | Miss Amadi |
| 2021 | The Reckoner | Actor |
| 2021 | Third Avenue (film) | Actor |
| 2022 | Double Strings | Producer/Actor[14] |
| 2023 | Hotel Labamba | Ella |
| 2024 | Momiwa | Jane |
Awards
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Actress | Self | Won[16] |
| 2018 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Indigenous Movie Of the Year | Bound Movie/Self | Won[17] |
| 2021 | African Choice Awards | Actress of the Year | Self | Won |
| 2021 | LA Mode Awards | Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year | Self | Won |
| 2018 | LA Mode Awards | Most Fashionable Female Celebrity of the year | Self | Won |
References
- ^ Chidumga (11 November 2016). "Lilian Afegbai: 3 thingsHotshot".
- ^ "African Magic Viewers Choice 2018 Award Winners List..." www.stelladimokokorkus.com.
- ^ "AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners". 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Nollywood producer Lilian Afegbai launches sensual lingerie line called Lilly's Secret". 29 January 2019.
- ^ "I get cold feet about marriage sometimes –Lilian Afegbai". Punch Newspapers. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ "Nigerian housemate Lilian Afegbai evicted from Big Brother Hotshot 2014 - Daily Post Nigeria". 20 October 2014.
- ^ "Some people think I'm just beautiful without brain –Lilian Afegbai". April 2018.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (7 April 2016). ""Pepper Soup": Watch Denrele Edun, Beverly Osu, Lisa Omorodion in teaser".
- ^ "New African Magic Comedy Series Premiere - Do Good". 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Dark Past - Latest Premium Movie Drama 2017 - Chika Ike- Mofe Duncan- Mercy Aigbe - Lilian Afegbai - Naijapals". www.naijapals.com.
- ^ "Lilian Afegbai makes production debut with 'Bound' - Nigeria Showbizz news - NewsLocker". Newslocker.
- ^ "Rita Dominic, Eyinna Nwigwe, Joyce Kalu & more star in Lilian Afegbai's Movie Debut as a Producer - See BTS Photos of "Bounds" - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Lilian Afegbai makes production debut with 'Bound'". 11 March 2018.
- ^ "Behind an Unsolved Murder lies a Dark Secret – Watch the Trailer for Lillian Afegbai's "Double Strings"". 21 February 2020.
- ^ "Lilian Afegbai". IMDb.
- ^ "List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards". 9 October 2017.
- ^ "Complete List of Winners for the 2018 AMVCA". September 2018.
- ^ "Stars shone, winners emerge at Africa Choice Awards 2021". 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Green October Event 2021: The full list of winners | Lamodespot". 5 October 2021.
- ^ "Female Winners Lamode Magazine 2018 Green October Event | FabWoman". 2 October 2018.
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