The Nation Newspaper Why I joined politics, by Actor Olumide Oworu
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Feb 27, 2026
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The Nation Newspaper Why I joined politics, by Actor Olumide Oworu
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Feb 27, 2026
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Olumide Oworu, born on December 11, 1994, is a Nigerian actor, model, rapper, and politician. He began his acting career at age six with the television series Everyday People. Oworu is best known for his roles as Tari in The Johnsons and Weki in MTV's Shuga. His film credits include A Soldier's Story, Day of Destiny, Man of God, and A Tribe Called Judah. An alumnus of King's College, Lagos, and Babcock University, he graduated in 2017. In 2023, he ventured into politics, running to represent Surulere 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly
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