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Basorge Tariah Jr.
Born
Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr.

(1967-06-09) 9 June 1967 (age 57)
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
SpouseDoris Tariah
Children4

Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. [1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

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Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt.[6]

Career

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Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per the 1989 exchange rate) for the job.[7] He has been described as an ace actor and Nollywood veteran by a reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch.[8] Tariah Jr. is best remembered for his role as Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, where he starred alongside Kate Henshaw.

Personal life

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Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children.[7] In 2017, the former governor of Rivers State and Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr. for his 50th birthday.[9][10]

Selected filmography

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  • Camouflage (2020) as Oghene
  • Lagos Landing (2018) as A.K.
  • Run (2017)
  • Head Gone (2014)
  • The Meeting (2012) as Prof. Akpan Udofia
  • Felicima: One Gift (2009) as Charles
  • Blood On Ice (2006) as Dean
  • Playing Games (2004)
  • Fools (2003)
  • Unforgeable (2003)
  • Runs! (2002) as James
  • My Guy (1999)
  • Sakobi (1998) as Lewis
  • Full Moon (1998) as Nana
  • Domitilla (1996) as Tony
  • Silent Night (1996)

References

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  1. ^ "Basorge Tariah Jr. launches Solid Star Records, unveils new acts". Vanguard News. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  2. ^ Peters, Abiola Alaba. "Why I'm Investing Into Music - Veteran Nollywood Actor, Basorge Tariah". Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  3. ^ "Veteran Nollywood Actor Basorge Tariah Jr Launches Record Label". KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  4. ^ "Basorge Tariah Jr. | Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
  5. ^ "BASORGE TARIAH JNR". Africa Magic - BASORGE TARIAH JNR. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. ^ "Garlands for Basorge Kelsey Tariah JNR at 52". guardian.ng. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. ^ a b "6 things you should know about actor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  8. ^ "Celebs don't like to admit they don't have – Basorge Tariah". Punch Newspapers. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  9. ^ Elites, The (2017-06-14). "Rotimi Amaechi Hosts Surprise 50th Birthday Dinner For A-List Actor, Basorge Tariah Jr". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  10. ^ "[PHOTOS] Rotimi Amaechi throws surprise party for Basorge". Punch Newspapers. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
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