Somadina Adinma // ⓘ (born 8 May 1999) is a Nigerian actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the Nollywood films Ordinary Fellows, Breath of Anger, and Forest of Promises.[1]
Somadina Harrison Adinma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Somadina Harrison Adinma 8 May 1999 |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupations | Actor, model, TV presenter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Ordinary Fellows, Breath of Anger, Forest of Promises |
| Awards | Africa Movie Academy Award for the Best Performance by a child (Nominated) |
Early life and career
editAdinma is a native of Neni, Anambra State. He was born into a family of four but lost his father, leaving him, his mother, and his older brother as the surviving members of their nuclear family.[2]
He started acting at the age of eight, making his debut in the comedy film Charge and Bail.[2][3] In 2007, he was nominated for Best Performance by a Child at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards.
He obtained a degree in theatre arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[4] In 2019, he acted in the drama film Ordinary Fellows in the role of DJ Cash.[5]
Controversy
editAdinma previously dated Regina Daniels before she married Ned Nwoko.[6] The news raised questions from his followers, who had thought that Daniels and Adinma would get married.[7][8]
Personal life
editAdinma did his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Nasarawa State.[9]
Awards and recognitions
editOver the years, the actor Adinma has been nominated for a couple of awards such as:
- Best Child Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Award[10]
- Most Promising Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award and
- Best New Act to Watch at the City People Entertainment Award.[2]
Filmography
editSelected filmography
edit- Charge and Bail (2003) as Hezekiah
- End Point (2005) as Ikem 1
- Speak the Word (2006) as Solomon
- Breath of Anger (2007)
- Forest of Promises (2008)
- Flash of Pain (2016) as Ebube
- Ordinary Fellows (2019) as DJ Cash
- The Seventh Hour (2019) as Peter
- Love Child (2020) as Chiemela
- La Street (2020) as Wise
- Ikemefuna (2021) as Justice
- Yahoo+[11] (2022) as Abacha
- Enslaved Feelings (2022) as Beluchi
- A Pierced Heart (2022) as Afam
- Bad Post (2022) as Stan
- Trampled (2022) as Ifeanyi
- A Familiar Stranger (2022) as Desmond
- Enslaved Feelings (2022) as Beluchi
- A Troubled Heart (2023) as William
- Something About Him (2024) as Soma
- Hook Line & Sinker[12]
- Gifted[13]
- Miss Teacher
- Love and Oil
- My Best Friend Caused My Pain
- Spiteful Lovers
- Two Hearts
- In The Deep[2]
References
edit- ↑ "Somadina Adinma". scoopernews. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
- 1 2 3 4 "Who is Somadina Adinma? All About His Age and Full Biography". 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ↑ Fasanmi Abiola. "Seven Nollywood stars that started as kids". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ The Nation (1 February 2014). "The return of kid actors". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ↑ "Watch Trailer for "Ordinary Fellows" starring Wale Ojo, Chiwetalu Agu, Ken Erics". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ↑ "Men with six figures are more attractive than those with six packs- Reno Omokhri". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ "That's why Nwoko collect your babe' Actress Regina Daniels' ex-boyfriend Somadina Adinma mocked over his advice to ladies". Kemi Fulani. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ↑ "Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko and I: The true story – Somadina Adinma, actor". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 August 2019.
- ↑ Nathaniel ekpo, Nathan (Nov 22, 2017). "Actor, Somadina Adinma begins his NYSC journey as he was posted to Nasarawa". Modern Ghana.
- ↑ Rapheal (2023-03-24). "My mom was glad I'd started making money as kid actor –Somadina Adinma". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ↑ "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Yahoo +,' mediocre representation of societal vices". Premium Times.
- ↑ Bernard Dayo (2 July 2018). "Here's where you can watch Ruth Nkweti's upcoming sitcom Hook Line & Sinker". YNaija.
- ↑ "Hit Series "Gifted" ranks among Top Five Shows of 2021, as Season 3 goes on set". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 December 2023.