Who does not know the movie Jenifa’s Diary? Who have not watched Jenifa’s Diary? We all love to watch Jenifa’s Diary at all times. Yes, even you. Jenifa’s Diary is Nigeria’s number TV Comedy Show. Since debuting in 2015, the comedy show has swept across the nation like a wild fire. It has captured and retained the attention of the Nigerian Television audience. Simply put, it has held the nation spellbound. So who are the characters in Jenifa’s Diary? Who and who makes the army of casts that has brought fun in undiluted manner to the Nigeria TV audience?
We decided to bring you the full characters in Jenifa’s Diary. It is necessary you should know one or two things about these men and women that are doing excellently well. So what else can you know about the characters in Jenifa’s Diary? Let us get down to business.
Full List Of Characters In Jenifa’s Diary
There are numerous characters in Jenifa’s Diary. This work will attempt as much as possible to highlight the prominent as well as the major characters in the movie. We would start with the number one character: Jenifa herself.
Funke Akindele
Jenifa’s real name is Funke Akindele. She is an OND in Mass Communication from Ogun State Polytechnic and a degree holder in Law from the University of Lagos. She was born in 1976 and is a native of Lagos. Before she entered in acting, she was formerly a TV Presenter.
Olayode Juliana (Toyosi)
Toyosi is a Nollywood actress, writer and TV Presenter. She is also often called “Toyo Baby”. She was Jenifa’s close friend in the movie. The last of 8 children, Juliana is from Ogun state. She is also a make-up artist.
Folarin Falana (Sege)
Sege is the son of a prominent Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana. Following in his father’s footstep, he studied Law in the university of Reading. Sege is a music rapper with the stage name “Falz The Bahd Guy”. His accent in Jenifa’s Diary made him outstanding.
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Omotunde Adebowale David (Adaku)
Adaku, as she is called, is one of the major characters in Jenifa’s Diary. Surprising to many, she is a Law graduate. She is a multi-talented personality. She is a Radio and TV Host, a comedienne, on-air personality, works for CoolFm and WazobiaFm where she is referred to as Lolo 1 of WazobiaFM. Although still single, she has three boys and a girl.
Joy Nice (Pelumi)
Pelumi is a native of Akwa Ibom. She is a TV Presenter, model and producer. She has featured in some TV series such as Tinsel, Catwalq, 2sides of a coin, Family Ties and Journey To Self.
Ugwu Lotachukwu (Kiki)
Kiki is a graduate of Agricultural Economics and Extension from the University Of Benin. She is a single mum of 4 kids. Kiki once said her mum is her greatest inspiration. She is from Enugu state, Nigeria. She is also a yoga and fitness enthusiast.
Other Characters In Jenifa’s Diary
These other characters below are some prominent Nigerian Celebrities. They featured in almost one season each. Let us evaluate them.
Ali Nuhu
Nuhu is a Nigerian born on 15 March 1974. He is a very popular Nigerian actor, producer, director, dancer and script writer. He is also popularly referred to as the “King of Kannywood”, “Sarki Ali” or “King Ali”, he has appeared in hundreds of Hausa Language and English Language films, and earned numerous accolades than any other actor in Kannywood.
Tiwa Savage
The Nigerian sensation, Tiwa Savage was featured in the Season 6 of the Jenifa’s Diary. Her full name is Tiwatope Savage-Balogun. She was born in 1980. She is a very popular Nigerian musician. Tiwa is a singer, songwriter, performer and an actress.
Yemi Blaq
Full name is Yemi Olatunji. He is an actor and producer. Yemi Blaq is a Nigerian actor who came into industry in 2005. He has featured in over 250 movies which shows how hardworking he is. He is one of the most famous actors in Nollywood.
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Banky W
Also, Banky W featured in Jenifa’s Diary. His real name is Olubankole Wellington and he was born 27 March 1981. Wellington is a Nigerian singer, rapper and actor. He played the role of Jenifa’s lover and also performed during Jenifa’s birthday.
JJC Skillz
Abdul Rasheed Bello is Jenifa’s husband, in Jenifa’s Diary, he acted as Jenifa’s boyfriend and opened a beauty salon for her in the Season 5. He is a rapper and also a music producer. He is the last on our list of characters in Jenifa’s Diary.
The full list of characters in Jenifa’s Diary is now with you. Who did you think we missed out? Was there any surprising inclusion in this article? Share your invaluable thoughts and comments with us. We are glad to have you with us today. Thank you very much.
Nice list… Keep writing, we love you!!
Thank you Michael. Keep visiting us.
What of the oga of the salon
What of Esther? Aber nah she’s a great character too I realy came to kn more about Esther
You left out Cordelia, Esther, Benny, Genevieve and the receptionist in Nikky O’ salon.