Tari Johnson aka Olumide Oworu Biography – Age, Career, Political Ambition, and Net Worth

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Tari Johnson aka Olumide Oworu Biography – Age, Career, Political Ambition, and Net Worth

Olumide Oworu, is a talented Nigerian actor, rapper, model, and a politician famously known as Tari Johnson due to his role in famous sitcom “The Johnsons”, TSB News reports.

Age

He is 28 years old.

Career

At the age of six, Olumide Owuru made his acting debut in the TV show Everyday People.

He’s also well known for playing Tari in the Africa Magic Series episode “The Johnsons.”

In other television shows including The Patriot, The Men in Her Life, Hammer, Stolen Waters, and New Son, he also played a prominent role.

In seasons 3 and 4 of the Shuga television series on MTV Base, Olumide played the role of “Weki.” He presents television shows as well.

Among the honors Olumide has received are the “Mr. Popularity” title from the Model of Africa 2012 competition, the “Nollywood Revelation of The Year” award from the Scream Awards 2014, and the “Most Promising Youth Actor” honor from the Ping Awards 2014.

Political Ambition

Nollywood actor, Olumide Oworu, has revealed that he is interested in contesting for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat under the platform of the Labour Party.

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Oworu, who is popularly known for his role as ‘Tari’ in the Africa Magic series ‘The Johnsons’, declared his interest on Thursday, through a post on social media.

He shared a flyer alongside a write-up stating the reason for his move.

Oworu said he would like to represent the Surulere constituency at the Lagos House of Assembly, a position held by his senior colleague, Desmond Elliot.

He added that the youths are now aware more than ever and that has motivated his decision.

Oworu said he would like to represent the Surulere constituency at the Lagos House of Assembly, a position held by his senior colleague, Desmond Elliot.

He added that the youths are now aware more than ever and that has motivated his decision.

It is with a sense of honour and duty that I announce my candidacy for membership of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency 1, on the platform of the Labour Party.

“The youth of this generation in Nigeria are more politically aware than ever and are now striving to have our voices heard and take part in the government process of this great country.

“As someone with a passion for youth development, it is on this note that I tender myself in service to play my part in the actualisation of an all-inclusive government, where the young Nigerian intellectuals have a chance to make a change by being a part of the move for the creation of a new Nigeria. Thank you for your support. A new Nigeria is Possible,” he wrote.

However, the actor didn’t state when he picked the party’s form and won the primaries.

Net Worth

He has an estimated net worth of $200,000