Osas Ighodaro

'Osas Ighodaro' (qv) is an actor, producer, host, and humanitarian. She was born and raised in New York, a first-generation Nigerian-American. She is a graduate from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and dual minor degrees in Entrepreneurship and Theatre. She also holds a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Acting from the Actor's Studio Drama School at Pace University.She is best known for her work in 'Rattlesnake', 'Smart Money Woman', 'Fela and the Kalakuta Queens', 'Cadillac Records' & 'Tyler Perry's 'Meet the Browns' amongst her many projects. She starred and executive produced the captivating and informative short film 'My Mfon'.Osas was named 2018's 'Highest Grossing Box Office Actress in Nollywood (Nigeria's film industry). She ranked amongst the Top 3 National finalists in the American Black Film Festival/NBC Universal Star Project - monologue competition. In 2010, Osas was crowned Miss Black USA 2010 and won the award for Best TV Actress at the 2014 edition of Exquisite Lady of the Year 'Awards' (qv).Osas is the founder of Joyful Joy Foundation, a non-profit organization, which strives to eradicate Malaria in Nigeria - one community at a time. She remains deeply committed to ending Malaria, preventable disease, and supporting poverty alleviation in Nigeria and Africa entirely. Osas believes a small token of appreciation sincerely offered to a few can cause and affect a chain reaction of positivity and growth for many.Osas' motto: "If you can believe it and your heart conceives it, then you can surely achieve it"::Sioux Greaux