Moyo Lawal


Moyo Lawal born in Badagry town in Lagos state, Nigeria is a Nollywood actress. She won the award "Revelation of the year" at Best of Nollywood Awards in 2012.

Early life and education

Lawal was born in Badagry town and received primary, secondary, & tertiary education in Nigeria. She Obtained her BSc degree in Creative arts from the University of Lagos.

Career

Lawal began acting in small play productions when she had been convinced to venture into acting by a friend of hers whilst in school. She took part in the Next Movie Star Nigerian TV reality show but was unsuccessful in it.
Lawal debuted her first professional acting career in the TV series titled Shallow Waters of which she played the role of Chioma in the TV series. Lawal's career became more pronounced when she was able to secure for herself a movie role in an award-winning TV series titled Tinsel where she played the notable role of a character named Chinny.
Lawal In the 2012 edition of Best of Nollywood Awards stylized as BON Awards won the award for Revelation of the Year.

Activism

Lawal who was a victim of an unsuccessful armed robbery attempt that occurred in third mainland bridge in Lagos, Nigeria has created awareness of the incident by narrating her ordeal and suggesting methods to curb incidences as such to avoid a reoccurrence. She further explained that creating awareness was the only solution as after narrating her ordeal, several other persons reached out to her explaining similar ordeals they encountered on the same route.

Award

Lawal has taken part in various Nigerian TV series amongst this are ;