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Annie Macaulay–Idibia
2014
Born (1984-11-13) 13 November 1984 (age 39)
Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Lagos State University
Occupations
Years active2009–present
SpouseInnocent Idibia

Annie Macaulay–Idibia listenⓘ (born 13 November 1984) is a Nigerian model, presenter, and actress.[1][2] She was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actress" category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards.[3]

Early life and education

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Annie was born in Ibadan but is originally from Eket in Akwa Ibom State. She moved to Lagos State with her mother after the divorce of her parents. She holds a degree in Computer Science and Theatre Arts after completing undergraduate courses at Lagos State University and the University of Lagos respectively.[4]

Career

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Prior to the start of Macaulay–Idibia's acting career, she competed at the "Queen of All Nations Beauty Pageant" where she was placed as a runners-up. She went on to feature in a cameo appearance on the music video of 2face Idibia's "African Queen" song.[4]

Her Nollywood career came to the limelight for her role in the movies titled Pleasure and Crime and Blackberry Babes.[4] She expressed her excitement on being featured on the cover of the March issue for Glamour South Africa magazine.[5]

The Netflix African reality series Young, Famous & African, which premiered on 18 March 2022, included Macaulay-Idibia and her husband Innocent "2Baba" Idibia as well as other African personalities like Diamond Platnumz, Naked DJ, Nadia Nakai, Swanky Jerry, Andile Ncube, and Kayleigh Schwark.[6]

Selected filmography

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  • First Family
  • Pleasure and Crime (2010) as Steph
  • White Chapel (2011) as Vivian
  • Eight (2015)
  • The Wanted Girl (2014) as Eva
  • Blackberry Babes (2011) as Kimberly
  • Return of Blackberry Babes
  • Estate Runs
  • Young, Famous & African
  • Unconditional[7]
  • Obiageli The Sex Machine
  • Morning After Dark (2014) as Servant
  • Beautiful Monster (2014) as Servant
  • Open Scar
  • Secret Lovers
  • Desires of Married Women
  • Love Across (2021) as Dichie
  • Almajiri (2022) as Hench Woman
  • Married But Feminist (2023) as Caro

Personal life

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Macaulay–Idibia is married to 2face Idibia with whom she has two children. She gave birth to her 1st child, a daughter Isabel Idibia, in December 2008 and her second, Olivia Idibia on January 3, 2014.[8][9] She also owns a beauty salon in Atlanta called "BeOlive Hair Studio".[10]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2009 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2016 African Entertainment Legend Awards Fast Rising Actress Won[11]

References

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  1. ^ Osagie Alonge (10 February 2013). "'Red'y for Valentine': Annie Idibia covers TW Magazine". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  2. ^ Osagie Alonge (11 June 2013). "Annie Macaulay-Idibia returns to acting". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  3. ^ adesanya, dayo (14 October 2016). "Annie Macaulay–Idibia to headline October edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Nkechi Chima (27 July 2014). "I wept day I married Tuface–Annie Idibia". The Sun. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  5. ^ "I once lived with three brothers in one room apartment- Annie Idibia". Punch Newspapers. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. ^ "2Baba, Annie Idibia, Star in Netflix's First African Reality Series – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Uche Jombo Produces New Movie 'Unconditional' Starring Dakore Akande & Annie Macaulay Idibia [WATCH THE TRAILER]". 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  8. ^ Osagie Alonge (23 March 2013). "PHOTO: 2face, Annie Idibia and daughter spotted at Dubai wedding". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 26 October 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Annie & 2Face Idibia Celebrate Daughter Olivia on 1st Birthday [Photos]". Romance Meets Life. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  10. ^ Juliet Gbemudu (18 August 2015). "Annie Idibia Opens Hair Saloon In Atlanta". 360Nobs. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  11. ^ "Annie Idibia wins African Entertainment Legend Award". Nigeria Entertainment Today. 2 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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