Biography: Ramsey Nouah
Basic Info
- Full Name: Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.
- Date of Birth: 19 December 1970
- Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
- Heritage: Lebanese/Israeli father and Yoruba mother from Owo, Ondo State
Education
- Attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School in Surulere, Lagos
- Earned a Diploma in Mass Communications from the University of Lagos
Acting Career & Highlights
- Began acting in the early 1990s, initially to fund his GCE exams
- Gained fame as Jeff Akin-Thomas on the TV soap opera Fortunes (1993–1994)
- Became known as Nollywood’s “Lover-Boy”, starring in numerous romantic films opposite top actresses
Directing & Recent Films
- Directorial debut: Living in Bondage: Breaking Free (2019), a sequel in which he also starred as the villain. The film earned 7 AMVCA awards and became one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing titles
- Directed the 2024 action drama Tòkunbò, released on Netflix
Awards & Recognition
- AMAA Best Actor (Leading Role) for The Figurine (2010)
- AMAA Nominee for ’76 (2017)
- AMAA Best Supporting Actor for Living in Bondage: Breaking Free (2020); Director of the Year at BON Awards (same year)
- Other accolades include GIAMA, NEA, Ghana Movie Awards, and more
Personal Life
- Spouse: Married to Emelia Philips-Nouah (Married since around 2002)
- Children: Three—sons Quincy and Joshua, and daughter Desiree
- Maintains a private personal life, rarely spotlighting his family
Legacy
- A defining figure in Nollywood, Ramsey Nouah has seamlessly transitioned from romantic lead to celebrated actor and director.
- His versatile roles, compelling performances, and recent creative ventures underscore his enduring influence in Nigerian cinema.