Basorge Tariah Jr.

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

Basorge Tariah Jr.
Born
Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr.

(1967-06-09) 9 June 1967
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Comedian

Early life and education

Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. Tariah Jr. has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port-Harcourt.[5]

Career

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 1989 exchange rate) for the job.[6] He has been described as an ace actor[7] & Nollywood veteran by reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch.[7] Tariah Jr. is best remembered for the character of Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award winning soap opera Candle Light, featuring alongside Kate Henshaw.

Personal life

Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children.[6] In 2017 the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi & current Nigerian minister of transportation (as of 2019) organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr for his 50th birthday.[8][9]

Selected filmography
  • Run (2017)
  • Head Gone (2014)
  • The Meeting (2012)
  • Blood On Ice (2006)
  • Playing Games (2004)
  • Fools (2003)
  • Unforgeable (2003)
  • Runs! (2002)
  • My Guy (1999)
  • Full Moon (1998)
  • Domitilla (1996)
  • Silent Night (1996)

References
  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. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  4. "BASORGE TARIAH JNR". Africa Magic - BASORGE TARIAH JNR. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  5. guardian.ng https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/garlands-for-basorge-kelsey-tariah-jnr-at-52/. Retrieved 2019-12-03. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. "6 things you should know about actor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. Published. "Celebs don't like to admit they don't have – Basorge Tariah". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  8. 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.
  9. Published. "[PHOTOS] Rotimi Amaechi throws surprise party for Basorge". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
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