Basorge Tariah Jr.

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Basorge Tariah Jr.
Born
Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr.

(1967-06-09) 9 June 1967 (age 57)
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater University of Port Harcourt
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
SpouseDoris Tariah
Children4

Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt. [6]

Career

Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per the 1989 exchange rate) for the job. [7] He has been described as an ace actor and Nollywood veteran by a reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch. [8] Tariah Jr. is best remembered for his role as Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, where he starred alongside Kate Henshaw.

Personal life

Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children. [7] In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State and Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr. for his 50th birthday. [9] [10]

Selected filmography

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