Eso Dike
Eso Dike | |
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 Eso at a movie premiere. | |
| Born | Okolocha Esowese Dike Benin City, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 2014-present |
Okolocha Esowese Dike professionally known as Eso Dike is a Nigerian actor, musician, television personality, lawyer and media entrepreneur.[1] He is known for his role as Tsola in The Smart Money Woman (2020),[2][3] Leye in Ndani TV's Game On,[4] (2020), Malik in Africa Magic's Ricordi (2021). He was one of the highest grossing Nollywood actors in 2022 after starring in Ijakumo,[5] The Wildflower and The Stand Up; all of which combined, made upwards of ₦300 million Naira at the Nigerian box office.[6]
Early life
He attended the University of Benin, where he studied Law and graduated obtaining an LL.B before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, where he graduated and obtained a B.L, and was called to the Nigerian Bar.[7]
Career
Dike got a job as an intern at Spice TV after graduating from law school.[8] After several auditions, in 2016 Dike joined Nigerian television series, Tinsel.[9]
Personal life
Dike lives In Lagos. He has a pet dog named Kobe who appears regularly on his social media. He enjoys sports and plays football regularly.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tinsel | ||
| 2018 | Forbidden | Charles | |
| Jenifa's Diary | Jeff | ||
| 2019 | Made In Heaven | Jay | |
| 2020 | The Smart Money Woman | 'Tsola | [11] |
| Finding Hubby | Mr.X | Directed by Olufemi Ogunsanwo | |
| 2021 | Our Best Friend's Wedding | Ekeng | Web Drama-Series |
| Ricordi | Malik | TV Series | |
| Ponzi | Sam | Directed by Kayode Kasum | |
| Desperate Houseboys | Antar Elliot | Directed by Sunkanmi Adebayo | |
| Situationship | Victor | Directed by Akin-Tijani Balogun | |
| Ije | John | Directed by Nwani Orire | |
| Perfect Neighbour | Eric | Directed by Tissy Nnachi | |
| Charge And Bail | Victory | Directed by Uyoyou Adia | |
| Duke and Dami | Tesola | Directed by Ozioma B. Nwughala | |
| Soole | Innocent | [12] | |
| Dubara | |||
| Miss-Understood | Mofe | ||
| Parallel Lines | Ikechukwu | ||
| Unintentional | Chris | ||
| 2022 | Chief Daddy 2: Going For Broke | Killer Bee | [13] |
| Vindictive | |||
| Closure | |||
| Detty Thirty | Morgan | ||
| Blood Sisters | Ibrahim | [14] | |
| The Wildflower | Kayode | ||
| Greener Lwan | Ezekiel | ||
| Glamour Girls | Hel's Brother | ||
| The Bait | |||
| Finding Hubby2 | Mr.X | ||
| The Knot | Richard | ||
| The Stand Up | Direct by Jide Oyegbile | ||
| kith & Kin | Eche | ||
| Flawsome | Godspower | [15] TV Series | |
| Crazy Therapy | Direct by Jide Oyegbile | ||
| Weather For Two | Kolade Thompson | Directed by Wale Adesanya | |
| Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper | Wale | [16] | |
| 2023 | GRIND | Kobe | TV Series |
| To Freedom | Kevwe | Directed by Biodun Stephen | |
| Love In A Pandemic | Tejiri (TJ) | Directed by Akay Ilozobhie | |
| Be My Valentine | Eyo | Directed by Nwani Orire | |
| A Dead Man's Souvenir | Directed by Tissy Nnachi | ||
| Chaos Calling | Detective Remi | Directed by Biodun Stephen | |
| The Play Book | Directed by Muyiwa Aluko | ||
| Now That We Are Married | Directed by Lota Chukwu | ||
| Direct Message | Ade | Directed by Jay Franklyn Jituboh | |
| 2024 | Unknown Soja | Abuga | Thriller |
| 2024 | Cold as Ice | Ayodeji | Directed by Great Valentine Edochie |
References
- ^ "Burnaboy, Kizz Daniel, Tems, other Nigerian artistes dominate Tingo Soundcity MVP Award 2023". Business Day. Business Day. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Obioha, Vanessa. "Nollywood Needs More Training Schools, Says Eso Dike". This Day. This Day.
- ^ "NET Honours 2022: Eso Dike, Titi Kuti and more Nominated for First-Ever Breakout Actor of the Year Category". thenet.ng. Net NG. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Watch Eso Dike & Taye Arimoro team up on this Episode of "Ndani TGIF Show"". bellanaija.com. Bella Naija. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ Shola, Oladotun. "Ijakumo: The born again stripper is another cliche narrative with lacklustre acting, dialogue". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria's Box Office Generated N6.94bn Revenue in 2022". thisdaylive.com. This Day.
- ^ "You can't avoid African content – Eso Dike". sundewsonline.com. The Sun. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "10 Things You Don't Already Know About Actor, Eso Okolocha". thenet.ng. The Net NG. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Top 15 Nigerian Actors to Watch Out For in 2021". thenet.ng. The Net NG. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ Mofijesusewa, Samuel. "10 things you don't know about actor, Eso Dike". thenet.ng. The Net. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "The Cast of Smart Money Woman Reveal their Money Habits & Dish on Working on the TV Series". twmagazine.net. TW Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ onu, Stephen. "Movie Review: 'Soole' is an ambitious roller coaster movie that is easily forgotten". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "CHIEF DADDY 2 REVIEW: NETFLIX'S SEQUEL IS A BAD START TO AN INITIALLY PROMISING YEAR". afrocritik.com. Afrocritik. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ "Promising Actors To Watch Out For In 2023". New Telegram. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ ""FLAWSOME" REVIEW: ONCE AGAIN, NOLLYWOOD WOMEN AREN'T INDEPENDENT OF MASCULINE CONVENTION". afrocritik.com. Afrocritik.
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde. "How I was lifted with crane on movie set — Eso Dike". Punch. Retrieved 12 February 2023.