Femi Ogedengbe is a veteran Nigerian actor, producer, and director who rose to prominence in the early 2000s, often portrayed as a “bad boy,” gang member, or armed robber in Nollywood action films. He is best known for his roles in movies such as Onilara, She is my Sister, Odasun, and Issakaba 3.
Career and Challenges
Early Business Ventures: Before committing fully to acting, he ran a barbing salon in 1993, which he closed in 1997 to focus on his film career.
Nollywood Success: He became a staple in the industry during its “action era,” frequently appearing alongside other veterans like Hanks Anuku and Prince Eke.
Financial Struggles: Despite his fame, he faced significant financial hurdles. In 2015, he opened another salon with N1 million but found it barely generated N100,000 in annual profit.
Relocation and Life in the US
Migration: In January 2016, Ogedengbe left Nigeria for the United States to seek better opportunities.
New Profession: He notably transitioned from acting to working as a security guard in the US, a move he has defended by stating he achieved more in a short time abroad than in his entire acting career in Nigeria.
Current Activities: He remains active on social media, particularly YouTube and Instagram, where he discusses Nigeria’s challenges and shares personal stories, including his difficult early days of homelessness in the US.
Personal Life
Family: He is married to Nkechi Ogedengbe, and they have children together.
Background: He has shared stories of a rough upbringing, mentioning that many of his childhood friends were involved in crime and several were killed in the 1990s.
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