Meet Marilyn Nnadebe, Who Played the Role of Funji in African Queens: Njinga

Marilyn Nnadebe (born on March 29, 1990) is a 32-year-old British actress of Nigerian origin. Her CV mentions that her first acting project was the hit 2019 sci-fi drama “War of the Worlds,” which aired on Epix. She was also in “I May Destroy You,” an HBO program where she worked alongside stars like Adam James, Sarah Niles, and Jay Lycurgo.

Besides small-screen, Marilyn also worked on a movie, “I Came By,” the plot of which revolved around a young graffiti artist whose life falls in danger after he uncovers secrets he should not have uncovered.

These days Anadebe is being talked about because of her splendid performance as Funji in the Netflix documentary “African Queens: Njinga.” Adesuwa Oni played the lead character Njinga, the 17th-century African ruler who fought ferociously against slavery and gave discriminatory Portuguese colonizers a tough fight.

How Old is Marilyn Nnadebe?

On March 29, 1990, Marilyn Nnadebe (age 32) took birth in London, UK. According to sources, Mary’s father and mother are Nigerian immigrants who came to England before the 90s. While growing up, Nnadebe used to dream of becoming an actress one day, but she was afraid of the uncertainty of being part of the show business because of the ruthless competition that prevails.

Her parents were of the opinion that she must get a college degree first before embarking on a journey to search for acting opportunities; so that she would have a career to fall back on.

The passionate actress did the same; she kept learning acting and participated in numerous theatre shows, but at the same time, she paid attention to her academics. Eventually, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.

Marilyn Nnadebe’s Acting Career

In 2015 Marilyn received The Stage Scholarship from Fourth Monkey Theatre Company, which further fueled her desire to be part of the acting industry. At FMTC, Nnadebe learned a lot from gifted directors like Steve Green and Daniel Goldman.

Three years later, she joined NYT (National Youth Theatre); she met a fantastic mentor who helped her learn different aspects of auditioning and improv.

In 2019 Marilyn got picked by Julie Harkin for the role of Daisy in the TV series “War of the Worlds.” It was a Howard Overman’s creation where Richard Clark filmed Nnadebe alongside artists like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, and Lukas Haas.

Just a year later, Mary appeared in her second TV show, a BAFTA-winning Michaela Coel project titled “I May Destroy You.”

The year 2022 proved to be very lucky for her because during that year, this London-born actress not only got to debut in the film industry but she also worked on three super-hit productions, namely “The Thief, His Wife, and the Canoe,” “The Lazarus Project” and “Doctors.”

Who is Marilyn Nnadebe’s Husband?

Marilyn is a fantastic artist who talks freely with her fans on Twitter, but for some reason, her Instagram account is currently private. Sources say that Nna is currently not married, although it is not confirmed if she is dating someone.

Our team is trying hard to gather more information about this exceptionally talented actress; meanwhile, you can visit her Twitter handle and connect with her for any future updates.

Marilyn Nnadebe Q&A

Ques: From where is Marilyn Nnadebe?

Ans: London, United Kingdom.

Ques: How tall is Marilyn Nnadebe?

Ans: 5 feet 7 inches.

Ques: Is Marilyn Nnadebe present on Instagram?

Ans: Yes, but her account is private.

Ques: When was Marilyn Nnadebe born?

Ans: In 1980.