Mosun Filani

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Mosun Filani Oduoye
Born
Mosunmola Filani

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationBusiness Administration, Tai Solarin University of Education
Alma materTai Solarin University of Education
Occupationactress
Years active2005–present
Spouse Kayode Oduoye
Children2

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Early life and education

Mosun was born in Ibadan to parents from Ikole Ekiti. She was raised with four other siblings. [1] She attended Abeokuta College of Education and earned a degree in Business Administration from Tai Solarin University of Education. [2]

Acting career

Mosun has starred in several Nollywood movies, especially Yoruba films and radio productions since 2005. She has also received several nominations including Best Actress in a supporting role in the 2009 and 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Personal life

Mosun's father died in 2015. She is married to a lawyer-politician: Kayode Oduoye with two children. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Selected filmography

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