Darasimi Nadi

Darasimi Destiny Nadi, in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, is a teen Nollywood actress, model, host, content creator, and brand influencer of Tiv-Yoruba descen. Daughter of producer Mimi Hagga and Mr. Nadi, with sibling Anna, she resides in Lagos and attends Janet and John Secondary School.Debuted at age 9 in 2019 with "One Night, One Chance," gaining fame in "Obara'm" (2022). Starred in over a dozen films like "Tokunbo," "Ègún," "A Father's Love." Nominated for AMAA Best Young Actor (2023), AMVCA Best Supporting Actress (2025) for "Farmer's Bride." Ambassador for Storm Kids;

EARLY LIFE

She debuted at age 9 in 2019 with "One Night, One Chance." Her mom, as a film producer, needed a child for a movie role and cast her.

CAREER

Darasimi Nadi is a fast-rising Nollywood kid actress, movie actress, entertainer, artist, performer, Instagram star, online content creator, and social media personality. She first gained popularity for her role in the 2022 film, Obara M. She has appeared in over a dozen movies, including A Father's Love, A Green Fever, On The Edge, and Ègún in 2024. One of her most famous roles is in the Ramsey Nouah directed Netflix movie, Tokumbo, where she played the daughter of the first female CBN governor, Folashade (Funlola Aofiyebi-Rami). She is also famous for her performance in the movie, Obara'm alongside popular actress, Nancy Isime. In 2025, Nadi was nominated for Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in the 'Best Supporting Actor' category for her performance in her role in the movie "Aburo". She was also nominated for AMAA Best Young Actor in 2023 and is an Ambassador for Storm Kids.

PERSONAL LIFE

Her hobbies include Karate, Swimming and dancing. Her mom is named Mimi Haaga, and her father is Mr. Nadi. She has a sibling named Anna, resides in Lagos, and attends Janet and John Secondary School.