Wofai Fada Biography
Wofai Fada whose full name is Wofai Egu Ewa was born on May 11, 1986, in Cross Rivers State. She is a Nigerian Comedian, actress, entrepreneur, and social media influencer who is best known for her roles in Salome, Blood Sisters, and The Perfect Time.
Wofai Fada came to the limelight by creating and sharing her hilarious content on social media. She is also one of the top casts in the popular Nollywood TV Series, Flatmates shown on African Magic.
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| Full Name: | Wofai Egu Ewa |
| Stage Name: | Wofai Fada |
| Born: | 11 May 1986 (age 38 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Cross River State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | University of Calabar |
| Height: | 1.61 m |
| Parents: | Mr. & Mrs. Egu Ewa |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Spouse: | Taiwo Olakitan Cole (m. 2024) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actress • Media Personality • Comedian |
| Net Worth: | $100,000-$500,000 (USD) |
Wofia Fada Early Life
Wofai Fada whose real name is Wofai Egu Ewa was born on May 11, 1986 in Calabar, Cross River State. She is 38 years old. She is the third of five children in her family. She hails from Ugep, a town in Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA), Cross River State.
Education
Wofai Fada completed her secondary education in Federal Government Girls’ College in Calabar. She graduated from the University of Calabar with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Media studies.
Career
Wofai Fada gained popularity through her comedic skits on social media platforms, touching on relatable aspects of Nigerian culture and everyday life.
Wofai Fada embarked on her journey in comedy in 2014, creating skits purely for entertainment. However, her talent and creativity soon attracted attention, propelling her to unexpected heights.
In 2015, she secured her first hosting opportunity at the MTN Lovers Ball, marking a significant milestone in her career. Notably, during a visit to Nigeria, Ugandan artist Eddy Kenzo personally taught her the Sitya Loss dance, showcasing her growing influence and connections within the entertainment industry.
Wofai Fada is also an actress. She has proved to be a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment scene, has made significant contributions to the industry through her roles in various films and projects. Some of her notable works include “Salome” (2018), “The Perfect Time” (2021), and “Blood Sisters” (2022).
Wofai Fada has worked with other top comedians in the country such as Craze Clown, EmmaOhMaGod and so on.
Apart from being an entertainer, Wofai Fada is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of a restaurant in Lagos State. She made the announcement on her Instagram handle, after launching it in 2018.
According to her, opening a restaurant in one of Nigeria’s biggest cities at the age of 28 was something she never knew she could achieve.
Wofai Fada Movies Filmography
- Brother Jekwu (2023)
- Blood Sisters (2022)
- The Perfect Arrangement (2022)
- Intricate (2021)
- Trump Card (2021)
- Perfect Time (2021)
- Òlòtūré (2020)
- Three Thieves (2019)
- Market Must Sell (2019)
- New Money (2018)
- My Flatmates (2017)
- Òlòtūré: The Journey
Wofai Fada Husband
Wofai Fada is married to Taiwo Olakitan Cole, a son of the prominent Cole family in Victoria Island, Lagos. The traditional marriage was held in May 2024 at Ugep, Cross River State, the hometown of Wofai Fada. The couple have no child of their own yet.
The marriage did not go on without it’s own problems as the Cole family, a prominent household in Victoria Island, Lagos, publicly disavowed the purported marriage of their son, Taiwo Cole.
Despite reports of a traditional ceremony in Ugep, Cross River State, the family, represented by patriarch Kunle Cole, asserted their lack of knowledge and involvement in the marriage arrangements.
Personal Life
Wofai Fada, who is 38 years old, and Taiwo Olakitan Cole recently celebrated their love through a traditional wedding ceremony. Their wedding received a lot of admiration from online fans. While Taiwo has a son who lives in the United Kingdom, his newlywedded wife, Wofai Fada, is currently pregnant and expecting a baby soon.
However, their joyous occasion took an unexpected turn when the Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos, publicly denied any knowledge of Taiwo‘s marriage to Nollywood sensation Wofai Fada.
Wofai Fada and her husband, Taiwo Olakitan Cole Wedding Controversy
Engineer Kunle Cole, representing the family, issued a statement refuting the alleged union between Taiwo Cole and Wofai Fada. The statement categorically dismissed claims of a marital bond, asserting that no acquaintances, relatives, or friends were informed or involved in any such ceremony.
It further stated that no authorization was granted for the alleged marriage, urging the public to disregard related publications or announcements.
The controversy intensified amidst rumors, including speculation about Wofai Fada‘s pregnancy, which had ignited widespread interest and gossip on social media.
Initially sparked by Wofai‘s sharing of romantic photos with her undisclosed partner on her official Instagram page, the situation escalated when she hinted at an impending 2024 wedding, although no official date was announced.
Contrary to these claims, the Cole Family’s statement declared ignorance of any traditional marriage ceremony between Taiwo Cole and Wofai Fada, particularly one allegedly held in Ugep, Cross River State.
It emphasized that individuals claiming affiliation with the Cole family due to this alleged event were neither recognized nor accepted by the family.
As conflicting narratives surrounding Wofai Fada‘s relationship unfold, uncertainties loom over the authenticity of her engagement and the trajectory of her personal life.
Taiwo Cole’s father in an audio making the rounds online has disclosed why his son’s marriage with actress Wofai Fada won’t work.
However, in the audio clip that is making the waves online, the father, Kunle Cole disclosed some of the reasons why his son’s marriage with Wofia Fada won’t work.
According to to the father in the audio clip, Wofai Fada is 38-year-old while his son Taiwo Cole is 30-year-old.
The father noted that his son Taiwo and Wofai Fada met each other 6 to 7 months ago and that was the first time he also met Wofai Fada.
He added that Wofai Fada is presently pregnant for his son Tawio and would give birth around September – October.
Speaking on the most painful part, the father said that they did the wedding without the knowledge of the entire Cole Family of the Victorial Island.
The father stressed that Tawio Coles’s mother who he had divorced over the past 27-years was the one present at the traditional wedding.
He also noted that his son has a child outside for another woman whom they are still trying to settle before the traditional marriage with Wofai Fada.
Listen to Taiwo Coles father utmost displeasure to his son wedding with Wofai Father and why he quickly send out the disclaimer as regards the wedding.
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@wofaifada
- Facebook handle: Wofai Fada
- Twitter handle: @wofaifada
Wofai Fada Net Worth
Wofai Fada, a talented media personality, has an estimated net worth of $100,000 to $500,000. She earns her money from her successful career in media, which includes hosting and acting in various television shows and films.
She also earns income from brand endorsements and partnerships with various companies.
10 Interesting Things To Know About Wofai Fada
1. She was born Wofai Egu Ewa on May 11, 1990, in Cross Rivers State.
2. She is the third child in a family of five children.
3. She had her primary and secondary education in Calabar. She studied Theatre & Media Studies at the University of Calabar.
4. Wofai was making skits for fun when she started in 2014.
5. Her first hosting gig was at the MTN Lovers Ball in 2015.
6.She was a presenter for Ebonylife’s EL R8D alongside Chigurl and EmmaOhMaGod which aired in 2016.
7. Wofaifada won the National Comedy Award and the awards for Best Stand-up Comedian of the Year in 2016.
8. She plays the role of ‘Sandra in popular TV series, ‘My FlatMates’ and has also acted in movies like Wedding Party 2, Catcher, New Money, and Brother Jekwu.
9. The popular Instagram personality plans to start her own comedy show called The Wofai Show.
10. She launched Afang & Yogiegee, a popular restaurant/ lounge located in Lagos in 2018.
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