{{Short description|Nigerian actor, filmmaker and politician}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Femi Branch | image = <!-- filename only, no "File:" or "Image:" prefix, and no enclosing brackets --> | alt = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software --> | caption = | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name --> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1970|05|14}} | birth_place = Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria | alma_mater = Obafemi Awolowo University | occupation = Actor, director, producer | years_active = 1991&ndash;present }} '''Femi Branch''' ({{Audio|Yo-Femi Branch.ogg|Listen|help=no}}; born 14 May 1970) is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and politician who contested for deputy governor during the 2023 general election in Ogun state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/17352/8/top-actor-femi-branch-opens-up-on-n4m-debt-scandal.html |title=TOP ACTOR FEMI BRANCH OPENS UP ON N4M DEBT SCANDAL |work=nigeriafilms.com |accessdate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225125854/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/17352/8/top-actor-femi-branch-opens-up-on-n4m-debt-scandal.html |archivedate=25 February 2015 }}</ref><ref name="dailytimes.com.ng">{{cite web|url=http://m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/nollwood-actor-femi-branch-play-host-miss-insurance-grand-finale#.VN6QAMXgHa8 |title=Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch Play Host @ Miss Insurance Grand Finale -- article |work=dailytimes.com.ng |accessdate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225111232/http://m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/nollwood-actor-femi-branch-play-host-miss-insurance-grand-finale |archivedate=25 February 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Okporu |first=Rachel |date=2021-09-25 |title=Actor Femi Branch reacts to Bobrisky and Mompha's dating allegation |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/actor-femi-branch-reacts-to-bobrisky-and-momphas-dating-allegation |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-19 |title=Yaw, Timi Dakolo, 9ice, others x-ray Nigeria with stage play, Po |url=https://punchng.com/yaw-timi-dakolo-9ice-others-x-ray-nigeria-with-stage-play-po/ |access-date=2022-07-17 |newspaper=The Punch|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Early life== Branch was born on May 14, 1970. His parents were teachers in Sagamu, Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.informationng.com/2014/02/nollywood-actor-femi-branch-battles-serious-spiritual-problem.html |title=Nollywood Actor, Femi Branch, Battles Serious Spiritual Problem… |author=Tolu |work=INFORMATION NIGERIA |accessdate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225111331/http://www.informationng.com/2014/02/nollywood-actor-femi-branch-battles-serious-spiritual-problem.html |archivedate=25 February 2015 }}</ref> He attended Satellite Town Primary School at Amuwo Odofin before attending the Airforce Secondary School at Ikeja.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/femi-branch-how-acting-affects-family-life/158954/ |title=Femi Branch: How Acting Affects Family Life, Articles - THISDAY LIVE |accessdate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225105816/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/femi-branch-how-acting-affects-family-life/158954/ |archivedate=25 February 2015 |newspaper=This Day}}</ref> He later proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where, though admitted for Religious Studies, he later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.modernghana.com/movie/14720/4/i-have-a-ministry-but-im-not-a-pastor-femi-branch.html|title=I have a ministry, but Im not a pastor -Femi Branch|work=modernghana.com|accessdate=25 February 2015}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

* ''A Place In The Stars'' (2014) as Young Pa Dakim * ''Out of Luck'' (2015) * ''New Money'' (2018) * ''Love is War'' (2019) as Chudi * ''Honey Money'' (2023) * ''Red Circle'' (2025) * ''Owambe Thieves'' (2025) as Oga Bling Bling

==Career== Branch began his career at Obafemi Awolowo University in 1991, the same year he featured in a yoruba stage play titled ''Eniyan''.<ref name="thisdaylive.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/a-bookjam-treat-for-abuja-literati/86710/ |title=A Bookjam Treat for Abuja Literati, Articles - THISDAY LIVE |accessdate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225112232/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/a-bookjam-treat-for-abuja-literati/86710/ |archivedate=25 February 2015 |newspaper=This Day}}</ref> He later featured in a movie titled ''Orisun'' (meaning: Origin) produced by members of staff of Obafemi Awolowo University but his first appearance on television was in 2003 in an MTN Group television commercial titled "Dance with me".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/2505/5/playing-the-bad-boy-in-movies-is-challenging-femi-.html |title=PLAYING THE BAD BOY IN MOVIES IS CHALLENGING,-- FEMI BRANCH |work=nigeriafilms.com |accessdate=25 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225130005/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/2505/5/playing-the-bad-boy-in-movies-is-challenging-femi-.html |archivedate=25 February 2015 }}</ref> He appeared in the role of Oscar in a soap opera titled ''Domino''.<ref name="thisdaylive.com"/> He has since appeared in over a hundred Nigerian films, a few of which he produced and directed.<ref name="dailytimes.com.ng"/> In 2024, Branch starred in Farmer's Bride - a Nigerian period drama.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2024-09-27 |title=Mercy Aigbe, Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye & More Bring Traditional Elegance to "Farmer's Bride" Premiere {{!}} See the Looks |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/09/farmers-bride-premiere-looks/ |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations== {| class ="wikitable" |- !Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result ! Ref |- |2018 |Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Actor in a Lead Role - English |{{nom}} |<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=2018-12-10|title=BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|access-date=2021-10-09|language=en-GB|newspaper=Premium Times}}</ref> |- |2025 |Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Lead Actor |{{Nominated}} |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=2025-03-23 |title=Here is the full list of 2025 AMVCA nominees |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/here-is-the-full-list-of-amvca-nominees/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2025-05-15 |newspaper=BusinessDay|language=en-US}}</ref> |}

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