August 20, 1986 (40 years old)
Ibadan, Oyo State
NG
0 wins • 10 nominations
Efa Iwara is a multifaceted Nigerian artist known for his work as an actor and rapper. He hails from Ugep in Cross River State and holds a bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Ibadan. Efa began his career in the entertainment industry as a musician in 2006 with the group X-Factor. He transitioned into acting with his debut in the 2011 episode of Tinsel and gained prominence with roles in MTV Shuga (2013), The Eve (2018), and The Sessions (2020). His performances have earned him nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the Best of Nollywood Awards
Primary craft
acting
Birth date
August 20, 1986
Latest project
Reel Love
Awards
0 wins, 10 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Television Series | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Overall Movie | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Movie (West Africa) | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Movie (East Africa) | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Movie (Southern Africa) | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Local Language Movie (Swahili) | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Local Language Movie (Hausa) | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Indigenous Language (Igbo) | Nominee |
| acting |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2025 | Finding Me | acting | 0.0 | 2.2 | — |
| 2025 | Reel Love | acting | 6.0 | 3.0 | ₦356,824,175 |
| 2024 | Not a Wonderful Time of the Year | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Hijack '93 | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Soft Love | acting | 0.0 | 3.5 | — |
| 2024 | A Night In 2005 | acting | 0.0 | 3.5 | — |
| 2024 | Insecure | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Aburo | acting | 0.0 | 3.5 | — |
| 2024 | Silence | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Turning Point | acting | 0.0 | 2.0 | — |
| 2022 | Hidden | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2022 | Ile Owo | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2022 | Finding Hubby 2 | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Unintentional | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | A Naija Christmas | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | Tainted Canvas | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | Finding Hubby | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | RattleSnake - The Ahanna Story | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦70,815,150 |
| 2019 | Seven | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Silence | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Princess On A Hill | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | King of Boys: The Return of the King | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2018 | The Mens Club | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
