Michelle Dede

Michelle Dede
Born
Michelle Dede

(1984-03-23) 23 March 1984 (age 42)
Germany
Years active2006–present
Known forTelevision host
Notable workDesperate Housewives Africa

Michelle Dede (born 23 March 1984) is a Nigerian freelance television presenter and actress. She co-produced the film Flower Girl, starred in the television series Desperate Housewives Africa and the 2017 drama thriller What Lies Within.

Early life and education

Michelle Dede was born on 23 March in Germany, to the family of Brownson Dede, a Nigerian diplomat and former ambassador to Ethiopia and Australia. She had her early education in Brazil, her secondary and high school education was completed in Australia and Ethiopia respectively. She later proceeded to the United Kingdom to study fashion design and marketing at the American College in London. She also holds a postgraduate degree in communications and PR from the same institution.

Career

Her career started following a holiday in Nigeria. In 2006, alongside Olisa Adibua, she co-hosted the debut edition of Big Brother Nigeria, a Nigerian television series based on the Big Brother series. She later co-produced the 2013 film Flower Girl before she went on to star as Tari Gambadia in the television series Desperate Housewives Africa. She cites Oprah Winfrey as her inspiration as a television host. In 2017, Dede starred in the Nigerian drama thriller film What Lies Within with Paul Utomi, Kiki Omeili and Tope Tedela. In 2018, she starred in Moms at War.

Filmography

Personal life

Dede is the sister of comedian Najite Dede and is a brand ambassador for the beauty company Emmaus Beauty.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Lead role –English What Lies Within Won

References

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  2. ↑ "'Don't be afraid of failure, every rejection is a lesson' • Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Michelle Dede". YNaija. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Michelle Dede Reflects on Her Journey". This Day. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  4. ↑ ""Our father taught us to respect everyone"â€" Najite & Mitchelle Dede". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 July 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
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  7. ↑ "'Don't be afraid of failure, every rejection is a lesson' | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Michelle Dede » YNaija". YNaija. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  8. ↑ Francesca Uriri (25 June 2016). "Michelle Dede: Ambitious and compassionate". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
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  10. ↑ 24 July 2018 Here's when Omoni Oboli's new film will be released in cinemas, Pulse Nigeria
  11. ↑ "9 things you should know about multilingual TV host, actress | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Toyin Abraham, Rita Dominic return to set for The Therapist". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "From Feeling Ugly to "I Accept Me" – Michelle Dede tells All". BellaNaija. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  14. ↑ Taire, Morenike (4 July 2010). ""Our father taught us to respect everyone"â€" Najite & Mitchelle Dede". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  15. ↑ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.