African Queens Njinga Actress, Adesuwa Oni Wiki | Bio

Adesuwa Oni (born on June 24, 1989) is a 33-year-old British actress known for her performance in small-screen productions like “Talia Versus” and “Hanna.” She was also in the blockbuster series “The Witcher,” playing Téa.

Besides TV projects, Oni has also worked on movies; her performance in the recently released Óskar Thór Axelsson-directed thriller “Operation Napoleon” was spectacular. Adele was also in comedy packed Bollywood movie “Housefull 3” where she played Margarett.

For years Oni searched for an opportunity to play a lead role, but due to the extreme competition in show business, she could not land her desired part. Finally, in 2022, Adesuwa received her desired role after being picked to play the lead part, Najinga, in “African Queens: Njinga.” It is a Netflix docuseries based on a great historic personality named Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande, an African ruler who fought against slavery.

NneNne Iwuji and Peres Owino, with their exceptional writing skills, created a masterpiece which is why Celebsweek strongly recommends you watch it. If you have already watched it, then keep reading because here we will tell you some interesting facts about the star of the show, Adesuwa Oni.

How Old is Adesuwa Oni?

On June 24, 1989, Adesuwa Oni (age 33) was born in Somerset, England, UK. Sources revealed that actress spent most part of her early life in South West England. Her schooling happened at Millfield Senior Secondary School.

Sources also told that Adele was very good at school, but she also learned dance, music, and acting, dreaming about becoming an artist one day.

In 2007 she moved to Southampton, Hampshire, and joined the University of Southampton; here, she studied for a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management. Three years later, she joined The London School of Economics and Political Science and studied economic history.

Soon after completing college Adele landed a high-paying job as a Technology Analyst at Deloitte. Although she had gotten a well-paying job, she did not stop thinking about becoming an actress. One day she decided to give herself a chance and joined The Actors Class.

Adesuwa Oni’s Career

From 2014 to 2016, the Somerset girl attended various acting institutes, including the Kingdom School of Arts. Meanwhile, upon her acting coach’s suggestion, she also began appearing for auditions and luckily got selected for her first big screen project, “Housefull 3.” It was a Bollywood movie featuring India’s highest-paid actor Akshay Kumar.

Soon she landed a role in her second project, “Simana,” where she got to work alongside Haruka Abe, Stephanie Sheh, and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” actress Gabby Wong.

In 2018 Oni set foot in the TV industry; her first TV project became Jonathan Davenport-directed documentary “The Killer Beside Me.” The year she appeared in three more projects, namely “My Mother’s Stew,” “Prototype,” and “No Shade.”

She also appeared in “The Witcher” but briefly, which is why you might not have noticed her. In 2022, Oni got picked for a role in her second overseas project, an Icelandic film titled “Operation Napoleon,” but the highlight of that year became Adesuwa’s selection for the lead part in “African Queens: Njinga.”

Who is Adesuwa Oni’s Boyfriend?

According to sources, Adesuwa is a career-centric person; her passion for becoming a successful actress does not allow her to engage in romantic relationships, which is why she is currently unmarried and single.

The actress does have an active Instagram account (@theadesuwaoni), which you must follow to receive all the updates about her upcoming works.

Adesuwa Oni Q&A

Ques: Who played Njinga in “African Queens: Njinga”?

Ans: Adesuwa Oni.

Ques: How tall is Adesuwa Oni?

Ans: 5 feet 7 inches.

Ques: From where is Adesuwa Oni?

Ans: Somerset, England.

Ques: Is Adesuwa Oni present on Instagram?

Ans: Yes (theadesuwaoni).

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