Dayo Amusa
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20 July 1983
- actress
- singer
- film maker
- director
Dayo Amusa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Temidayo Amusa 20 July 1983 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Moshood Abiola Polytechnic |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Children | 1 (November 18, 2024) |
Dayo Amusa (ⓘ) (born 20 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, singer, television personality, and business woman. She is well known for her performance in Nollywood movies especially Yoruba movies.[1][2][3]
Dayo was born in Lagos.[4] She is the first child in a family of Five. Her mother hails from Ogun state while her father is from Lagos. She attended Mayflower School, Ikenne. Dayo studied Food Science and Technology at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic before commencing her acting career in 2002. Dayo had her first production in 2006. Although she acts mostly in Yoruba language films of Nollywood, she has also acted in English language films.[5][6][7][8] Dayo is the Proprietress of PayDab Schools which has two locations in Ibadan and Lagos.[9][10]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss In A Movie | Won | |
| 2014 | Yoruba Movie Academy Awards | Best Crossover Act | Won | |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role - Yoruba | Nominated | [11] |
| 2019 | Nominated | [12] |
Singles
- Aye Mii
- Ayemi Remix ft Oritsefemi
- Alejo
- Blow My Mind
- Mama's Love
- Omodaddy
- Ife Foju [13]
