Okawa Shaznay

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Okawa Shaznay
Born
Education Texas Southern University
Occupation Actress
Years active2014 - present
AwardsExquisite lady of the year award, 2016

Okawa Shaznay is a Nollywood actress from Cameroon and the second from her country to successfully break into Nollywood after Empress Njama with her role in the blockbuster movie Iyore; starring alongside Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin. [1] Okawa Shaznay has also gained more prominence with her leading role in the 2016 hit TV series Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose. [2] She won the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) award for TV Actress of the year in 2016 for her role in Delilah. [3] [4] [5]

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Early life and background

Okawa Shaznay was born in Cameroon. She began her secondary school education in Presbyterian Secondary School Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon. Shaznay later moved to the United States, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Southern University.

Career

She also starred in the 2016 released movie project "REFUGEES" [6] which was filmed in Ghana in 2012 and completed in Atlanta USA towards the later months of 2013.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2013Cheaters 1& 2Clarawith Jackie Appiah & Adjetey Anang
2014Sisters At War 1 & 2Ayah Ampahwith Jackie Appiah, Yvonne Nelson, & Koffi Ajorlolo.
Cheaters VacationTracywith Yvonne Nelson, Eddie Watson
The Prince of BarmahRita Nashwith Jackie Appiah, Koffi Ajorlolo & Kalsum Sinare.
2015ScarsGaya Lawsonwith Mike Ezuruonye, Clarion Chukwurah,& Lilian Esoro.
Iyore Amenze/Onaiwu Esosa/Princess Ajoke/with Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Yemi Blaq, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright. [7] on Netflix.
2016RefugeesNahlelawith Belinda Effah, Yvonne Nelson.
Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose (TV series)-Season 1 & 2.Delilah Ambrosewith Clarion Chukwurah, Michael Okon, Paul Obazele.
2017Crossed PathMelodywith Ken Erics, Frank Artus & Emem Inwang on Irokotv.
Perfect StrangersAnastasia Lawsonwith Desmond Elliott, Segun Arinze, & Barbara Soky on Irokotv.
Soul TieGracewith Ramsey Nouah on Irokotv.
WoundedWendywith Desmond Elliott, Ini Edo, & Tony Umez, Padita Agu for Africa Magic Productions & on Showmax.
SnatchedGracewith Michael Godson & Linda Osifo for Africa Magic Productions & on Showmax.
Behind the FaceAmandawith Tony Umez & Michael Okon.
Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose (TV series)-Season 3.Delilah Ambrosewith Tony Umez, Segun Arinze, Michael Okon.
2018The GambleVanessa Williamswith Eucharia Anunobi, Tony Umez & Chamberlain Okoro on Irokotv.
2018Save My HeartIvorywith Seun Akindele for Africa Magic Productions.
2019Unbroken Cordwith Ken Erics.
Love & Lieswith Eddie Watson & Khing Bassey for Africa Magic Productions.
Customer ServiceStacywith Etinosa & Khing Bassey for Africa Magic Productions.
My ChancesJemimawith Frederick Leonard & Zack Orji for Africa Magic Productions & on Showmax.
In My Country Adesua Odihiwith Sam Dede, Bimbo Manuel & Shan George on Netflix.
2020Lekki On ArrivalVerawith IK Ogbonna on Ibakatv.
ConcessionSandrawith Uzor Arukwe & Lucy Ameh on Nevada bridge Tv.
Grow Up or Nuts (Web series).Kikiwith Efe Irele & Sophie Alakija on Youtube.
2021Almost Had YouIretiwith Bolanle Ninalowo on IbakaTv
2022ChancePamelawith Uche Ben, Mofe Duncan, Nazo Ekezie
2023Mend My HeartRukkywith Lydia Achebe, Gift Godwin, Scarlet Gomez
2024Veronica's Ordealwith Roxy Antak, Paschaline Alex, Queen Akuma

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeWorkResult
2013 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Most Promising ActressCheatersNominated
2014 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Supporting ActressSisters at WarNominated
2015 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Actress of the Year (Africa) Iyore Nominated
2016Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) AwardsTV Actress of the year Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose Won
2017 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards Best Actress in a series Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose Won
2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading RoleIn My CountryNominated

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