Iyobosa Naigbe Osifo

CAREER

Iyobosa Naigbe Osifo, popularly known as Naigbe, is a fast-rising Nigerian actor, stage performer, stand-up comedian, acting instructor, and event host (MC). He is strongly rooted in the Nollywood film industry, particularly known for his frequent collaborations in Edo State-based productions and his work with veteran director Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. Naigbe began acting professionally during his university days and grew his career significantly under the mentorship of Nollywood filmmaker Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. Some of his notable acting credits include The Perfect Client (2024), Garri Merchant (2024), Senior Man (2023), Gbege (2022), Mechanic Diary (2022), For the Love of Isiuwa (2021), E'Fendral Man (2021), Enakhe (2020, Africa Magic TV Series), Family First (2020), Queen of Queens (2019), and Based on Principle (2017).

In 2019, Iyobosa joined an advocacy campaign run by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) targeting irregular migration in Nigeria. As part of the IOM Community Theatre Group, he travelled to over 50 rural and urban communities across Edo State, utilizing live theater and performance arts to educate young people about safe migration pathways.