Lepa Shandy

Shade Omoniyi (born Folashade Omoniyipronunciationⓘ; 16 April 1971), better known by her sobriquet Lepa Shandy Listenⓘ, is a Nigerian Yoruba movie actress who was described by the Nigerian media as "a veteran[1] and one of the pioneers of the Yoruba movie industry" Omoniyi's sobriquet Lepa Shandy[2] was a character she played in a movie with the same title.[3][4][5]

Shade Omoniyi
Born
Folashade Omoniyi

(1971-04-16) 16 April 1971
Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesLepa Shandy
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
OccupationActress
Years active1995-Present
Children2

Early life and education

Omoniyi is a native of Osogbo in Osun State but was raised in Lagos state where she attended Ire Akari Primary School and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate from, then proceeded to Isolo Comprehensive High School where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate Examination form. Omoniyi then applied to the University of Lagos and was admitted to study Data Processing.[6][7]

Career

Omoniyi debuted into the Nigerian entertainment industry in 1995.[8] At first, she was a model due to her slim features then later on became a make-up artist for actors before debuting her acting career in the Nigerian Nollywood movie industry in 1996[6] where she played short roles in English speaking movies. She debuted with the movie titled Breaking Point before switching to the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry where landed her breakthrough role as the title character in Lepa Shandy, a Yoruba movie produced by Bayowa which became a blockbuster, and formed the foundation for Omoniyi's acting career.[9][6][10]

Recognition

Omoniyi celebrated her 45th birthday on 16 April 2016 and also premiered her new movie titled 'Eri Ife Leyi' on the same day and at the same venue where she celebrated her birthday. Omoniyi's birthday and movie premiere was attended by her colleagues and also by Former First Lady of Lagos State, Abimbola Fashola.[8]

Personal life

Omoniyi is married[11] and has two children.[12][9]

Selected filmography
  • Eri Ife Leyi (2016)
  • Nkan Agbara (2008)
  • Akámó (2007)
  • Iru Kileyi (2007)
  • Iyawo Elenu Razor (2006)
  • Ògo ìdílé (2004)
  • Oyato (2003)
  • Tim ba Taiye Wa (2003)
  • Kosorogun (2002)
  • Lepa Shandy (1999)
  • Breaking Point (1996)

References
  1. "Veteran Yoruba Nollywood Actress Folashade Omoniyi Aka Lepa Shandy Opens Up on How She Survived The Loss Of Two Pregnancies". Daily Advent Nigeria. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  2. Ogala, George (9 July 2022). "Wale Adebayo (Sango), D'banj, Omosexy, other Nigerian celebs who've relocated abroad (Part 1)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  3. "At 47, young men still want me – Lepa Shandy". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  4. 12 May, 9jablower blog on; Said, 2014 at 6:43 Pm. "'I am still enjoying motherhood despite it being stressful' – LEPA SHANDY | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  5. "'The greatest lesson life has taught me is to have faith in God'- Lepa Shandy | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  6. "Sexually harassed artistes position themselves for it – Lepa Shandy". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  7. sunnews (16 April 2016). "My childlessness ordeal –Lepa Shandy". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  8. "Colleagues honour Lepa Shandy -as she celebrates birthday and premieres new movie | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  9. "Lepa Shandy delivers second child at 42". The Eagle Online. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  10. "Veteran Yoruba Nollywood Actress Folashade Omoniyi Aka Lepa Shandy Opens Up on How She Survived The Loss Of Two Pregnancies". Daily Advent Nigeria. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  11. "My new hubby changed my view of marriage—Nollywood star Shade Omoniyi a.k.a. Lepa Shandy". The Nation Newspaper. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  12. says, Shola Agoro (26 January 2013). "Lepa Shandy gets second child at 42". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
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