Ariyike Owolagba
Ariyike Owolagba | |
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| Born | Ariyike Dorcas Owolagba 5 November Yaba, Lagos State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Education | B.A Mass Communication |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Television |
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Ariyike Dorcas Owolagba, (born 5 November) also known as Ariyiike Dimples is a Nigerian actress, TV Host and former record exec.[1]
Background and education
[edit]She was born in Yaba, Lagos. She is from Kabba LGA in Kogi State. Out of four children, she is the only girl and the third in birth order.[2] Ariyike completed her secondary education at Starfield College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass communication from Lagos State University.[3] She further obtained a certification in Broadcasting from the National Broadcast Academy, Lagos.
Career
[edit]She was listed amongst the YNaija Power List of 2020.[4] She has been the host of Urban Kitchen show - a culinary show that showcases the diversity of Nigerian dishes - since 2021.[5][6] The show has had comedian Alibaba, Juliet Ibrahim and DJ Neptune as guests, amongst other celebrities.[7][8] She is a producer and presenter on SuperSport’s SuperPicks show, the former host and producer of TVC’s Entertainment Splash show.[9][10] She was a panelist on the Red Hot Topics on United Bank for Africa (UBA)’s Red TV.[11] She was also the former director of operations at Aristokrat Records.[4]
She is an event host and fashion blogger,[3] and also podcaster on her personal podcast #GirlTalkWithAriyiike.[12]
She began acting in 2015 and featured in the nollywood movie 13 letters.[13] She was also cast in Aníkúlápó, Backup Wife and Diary of a Lagos Girl.[14][15] She also featured in StarTimes’s Okrika series - a comedy series that talks about dealing in second hand clothes.[16][17]
Owolagba is a Pepsi brand ambassador in Nigeria.[12] She was also announced as the brand ambassador of Friska Tea.[18][19] She covered the 2019 edition of Exquisite Magazine,.[20][21] and was nominated for the Female TV presenter (terrestrial and online TV) of the year 2017 at the ELOY Awards.[22]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2016 | Entreat | |
| Diary of a Lagos Girl | Folake | |
| 2017 | Love In The Wrong Places | Kathy |
| 2018 | Back Up Wife | Joan |
| 2018 | Lisa's Code | |
| 2019 | AMCOP: Rekindle | |
| 2021 | 13 Letters (film) | (as Herself) |
| After Dark | Shewa | |
| Fluke | Sade | |
| 2022 | Aníkúlápó | Omowon |
| Alaga |
Others
[edit]- Diary of a Lagos Virgin, Seyi
- Ogere the Movie
- Val’s Gift, Valerie
- Lower Berth, Mabel
- Distraction, Judith
Personal life
[edit]She suffered the loss of her father in November 2022.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ariyiike Dimples Leads As Urban Kitchen Show Continues Its Campus Tour This Weekend". Independent Nigeria. 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Ariyiike Dimples: Beyonce, Serena Williams Inspired Me Into Modeling By Fashion Brands". This Day. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ a b Anu (2020-11-05). "Ariyike Dimples Biography". Fab Woman. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ a b "#YNaijaPowerList2021: Davido, Ola Brown, Tacha, Dare Adekoya, Tunde Ednut, Ariyiike Owolagba Listed Among Most Powerful Young Nigerians". YNaija. September 2021.
- ^ "Ariyiike Dimples Leads As Urban Kitchen Show Continues Campus Tour". P.M. News. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "Urban Kitchen Show Launches 9th Season". Business Day (Nigeria). 10 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Alibaba Featured On Urban Kitchen Show". P.M. News. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Actress Juliet Ibrahim To Be Featured On Tomorrow's Episode Of Urban Kitchen Show". My Cookery Zone. 2017-08-05. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Meet The New Hosts Of Entertainment Splash Show On TVC". BellaNaija. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Ariyiike Owolagba Returns To Entertainment Splash; Recounts Covid-19 Experience". TVC News. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ Agorye, Jessica (2018-10-08). "You Just May Love Media Girl Ariyike Dimples' Matchy-Matchy Style". Style Rave. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ a b "Ariyike Dimples". TVC News. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "Gidi Box Office's '13 Letters' Set For October 1 Cinema Release". This Day. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "Everything We Know About 'Anikulapo', Kunle Afolayan's Netflix Yoruba-language Epic". What Kept Me Up. 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "The Backup Wife". Nollywood Reinvented. 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ Rapheal (2021-11-12). "Okirika exposes fake lifestyle of most Nigerians –Ini Edo, actress". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "How 'Okirika' Series Exposes Fake Life Of Nigerians– Ini Edo". Premium Times. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ https://thenationonlineng.net/friska-herbal-teas-appoint-ariyiike-owolagba-as-brand-ambassador/ [bare URL]
- ^ Telegraph, New (2020-08-08). "Firm appoints Nollywood actress as brand ambassador". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "Meet Media's New Sweetheart On Exquisite Magazine's October Cover – Ariyike "Dimples" Owolagba". BellaNaija. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ @tribeandelan (2019-10-28). "Ariyike "Dimples" Owolagba Covers Exquisite Magazine's October Edition". Tribe and Elan. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "Full List Of Nominees For The 2017 ELOY Awards". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ Trin, Mercy (2022-12-01). "Media personality, Ariyike dimples in tears as she loses dad - Kemi Filani News". Kemi Filani. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
