Introduce Yourself : Hello from Africa! by Emmy Williams

Hello Stage 32,

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Ade Emmanuel Ibikunle popularly known as Emmy Williams. I am a Nigerian Actor, Model, Certified Microbiologist and the winner of Mr Nolly (2020/2021). I was one of the 13 finalists in the second season of the Next Superstar Reality Tv Show.

I started my acting career at an early age of 7 in the creeks of Warri, Delta State, Nigeria where I grew up. My passion for the movie industry sprang forth when I was given a sum of 5,500 Naira ($14.44) by a friend (Ella), to register for a movie advert. Ella saw greatness in me and she said... 'Emmanuel, I believe that one day you'll become a superstar', I have never seen someone with such believe all my life!"

In 2016, I met a well known movie producer, whom i narrated my dreams of becoming a movie star. The next reply i got from him changed my whole life... He said:

"You're not fit to become an actor! See how you look like a strand of noodles. Please leave my office!"

In spite of this negative energy, I pressed forward and continued hunting for movie roles across the ancient city. I got my first role in 2017 from the NTA/JEP soap opera, '100 Ways to Win a Husband', where I played the role 'Old dog'

In 2018, I Obeyed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, and was posted to Ministry of Health, Lokoja, Kogi state. There in Lokoja, I played a security guard in the Movie Oma Ofé (2018). I got my first Lead role in the short film 'Insecure' (Directed by Oluwatobi Samuel). My role in this movie brought me to the eyes of producers. In 2019, I secured a sub lead role in the Northern Nigerian movie 'Love and Poverty'. My role as 'Salim' received positive praise from pundicts.

I am open to learning and new connections... I hope to meet creative minds and talents. I also look forward to crossing the horizon of Africa and interacting with the Hollywood space.

Let's get connected today!