NOLLYWOOD GIRL SOMKELE IYAMAH-IDHALAMA
Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama is sure one who carries the aura of warmth and carries herself with graciousness and elegance as she is a model and an actress. She came into prominence on 2013 NdaniTV’s hit web series, Gidi Up. She is also known for her roles in Dreamwalker, 93 Days, The Wedding Party and The Arbitration.
Born and raised in Lagos, where she had her primary and secondary education before heading to the university of Ontario in Canada, she is behind the scenes managing the fashion brand, Andrea Iyamah, founded by younger sister Dumebi Iyamah and being an active mother, wife, daughter and sister whenever she isn’t in front of the camera.
Somkele has been honoured with numerous awards like the TIFF Rising Star award of 2016, Trailblazer Award at the 2017 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Special Jury Recognition Award at the Africa International Film Festival for 93 Days, Actress of the Year at the Exquisite Lady Of The Year (ELOY) Awards 2016,The Future Awards Africa 2016 Prize for Acting.
The fashionista, naturalista and proud mother of one is an epitome of beauty with a blazing stunning fashion style. Somkele who has also modeled for top brands like Virgin Nigeria, Harp, ETB and Visafone Communications has got us spell-bound by her amazing acting skills, her pretty face and her classy and trendy fashion sense and chic afrocentric hairstyles.
With a penchant for made in Nigeria designs, either on or off the red carpet, Somkele Iyamah who has quite a unique style is undoubtedly a style star to watch for as she is sure to always be caught looking fabulous.