| Empress Njamah | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1980 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Olabisi Onabanjo University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995 |
| Notable work | Girls Hostel Missing Angel Liberian Girl |
Empress Njamah (November 16, 1980) is a Nigerian actress. In 2012, she was nominated for best-supporting actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards but lost out to Terry Pheto.
Personal life
Njamah's parents are of Nigerian and Cameroonian origins. She is a graduate of English from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. She once dated Timaya, but the relationship ended after becoming a subject of discussion on social media. Commenting on her marital status, she explained that she is not bothered by remaining single since her family is enlightened and understands that the ratio of women to men is uneven. She went further to explain that celebrity marriages do not last and there isn't any point in wasting funds for a wedding that will not stand the test of time. On the prevalence of "baby mama's" in Nollywood, she explained to The Punch that most single actresses with children regret their steps but are not bold enough to say that in public. She is a close friend to her colleague Ada Ameh in the film industry.
Career
She started acting in 1995, and in 1999 appeared as a backup dancer in Tony Tetuila's Your Kind of Woman video. As part of her corporate social responsibility, she launched a foundation called House of Empress, which caters to kids with special needs. The foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2016.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Girls Hostel | Tunica | With Uche Jombo |
| 2001 | She Devil | Ene | With Dakore Akande |
| 2002 | Valentino | Cecilia | With Jide Kososko |
| 2004 | Last Girl Standing | Freda | With Jim Iyke |
| 2004 | Missing Angel | Julie | With Stella Damasus |
| 2006 | Liberian Girl | Sando | With Ernest Asuzu |
| 2007 | Cover Up | Chinasa | With Eucharia Anunobi |
| 2008 | Heartbeats | Rita | With Segun Arinze |
| 2011 | Count on Me | Cynthia | With Kalu Ikeagu |
| 2015 | Behind the Curtains | Barrister Judy | With Chucks Chyke |
| 2017 | Wife Material | Ene | With Alexx Ekubo |
| 2018 | June | Remi | With Uche Jumbo |
| 2019 | Upon a Promise | Esther | With Fredrick Leonard |
| 2020 | Lockdown | Anita | With Prince Fadaland |
| 2021 | Darling & Felix | Darlyn | With Mofe Duncan |
| 2022 | Unwanted | Toyin | With Joyce Bernard |
- The Pastor and the Harlot (2002)
- You Broke My Heart (2003)
References
- ^ "Empress Njamah is popular for her roles in movies like "Missing Angel," " The Pastor and the Harlot," "You Broke My Heart" among others". pulse.ng. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Actress Empress Njamah goes on Summer Holiday with her Mother". bellanaija.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Empress Njamah finally opens up on failed romance -'I regret dating Timaya!'". encomium.ng. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Timaya: "Empress Njamah has a Negative Record It Affected Me" Music Star to Release Memoir in 2014". bellanaija.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "I'm not under any pressure to get married –Empress Njamah". punchng.com. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- Editor 3 (2022-07-20). "Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah breaks down in tears as she sets up a condolence register for late Ada Ameh (video)". National Accord Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "Empress Njamah Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Her Foundation With Birthday Party With Celebrity Friends (Photos)". 36ng.com.ng. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Empress Njamah Celebrates Birthday With Less Privileged". naij.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.