Michael Sodienye Dappa, popularly known as Michael Dappa, is a rising Nigerian actor, content creator, and model who has quickly become a notable figure in the Nollywood film industry.
Career Journey
Michael Dappa is considered one of the “new kids on the block” in Nollywood, having officially started his acting career in early 2022. He is known for his versatile acting style and distinctive look, often featuring dreadlocks, which he notes sometimes leads to him being cast in “villain” or “playboy” roles rather than typical “lover boy” characters.
He has expressed a passion for the entire filmmaking process—from networking to breaking down complex characters. Some of his notable performances include:
- Kill Boro (2024): Played the character Denzel.
- Makemation (2025): Featured as Dave One.
- It Blooms In June (2024)
- Other notable titles: Checklist, Perfect Lie, Destiny, Billionaire Sons, and The Ghost We Chase.
Michael Dappa Personal Profile, Age and Native Language
Dappa was born in Rivers State, Nigeria. He was born January 26, 2000 and is 25 years old as of 2025.
Michael Dappa is the first child and eldest son in his family. His parents are Mr Dappa and Mrs Thanni Lizbeth Gbemisola. He grew up with siblings, including his brothers Dappa Phil and Dappa Charlie Abba.
Michael Dappa Education
Michael Dappa received specialized training in filmmaking to launch his career. He is an alumnus of the High Definition Film Academy (HDFA) in Abuja, where he studied acting and gained the foundational skills used in his transition to professional Nollywood roles. Information regarding his formal university degree or primary/secondary schooling is not widely publicized.
Michael Dappa Career
Michael Dappa launched his acting career in March 2021 and has quickly become one of Nollywood’s fast-rising talents in the Nigerian movie industry. He frequently appears in films by Oluchi Adundu.
Throughout his career, Dappa has shared the screen with numerous established Nollywood stars, including Maurice Sam, Toosweet Annan, Fredrick Leonard, Majid Michel, etc.
Michael Dappa Height and Weight
He is estimated to be 6″3 feet tall which is equivalent to 1.9 meters tall. He is estimated to weigh 70 kilograms which is equivalent to 154 pounds. This information will be updated as soon as it has been provided.
Michael Dappa Girlfriend, Wife and Children
As of late 2025, Michael Dappa is unmarried.
He has historically kept his private life quiet. In previous interviews, he mentioned being single and focused on his growing career. While he frequently plays romantic leads or “lover boy” roles on screen (such as in the film Legally Married), these are purely fictional and do not reflect his actual marital status.
Net Worth
While his exact personal financial records are not public, industry estimates place his net worth between $50,000 and $100,000. This valuation is based on his steady work as a lead actor in high-performing digital releases, as well as his secondary income as a model and photo editor.
Michael Dappa Movies and Series
Michael Dappa has been prolific in recent years, appearing in a wide range of drama and romantic films.
Major 2025 Releases
- The Boy Next Door (with Chinenye Ulaegbu)
- A Street Love (with Pearl Wats)
- Obsessed With You (with Bolaji Ogunmola)
- Native Spice (with Ekama Etim-Inyang)
- Reason With Me (with Teni Aladese and Taye Arimoro)
- Women’s Desire (with Sarian Martin and Okawa Shaznay)
- Mine Forever (with Sarian Martin)
- The Homeless Poor Girl (with Henrietta Ibekwe)
- A Hard Place
- Special Chef
- Forever and Again
- Beautiful Deceit
- 20 Days to Valentine
2024 & Earlier Notable Works
- Kill Boro (as Denzel)
- The Checklist (with Ruby Okezie)
- Nora’s Lover (with Bolaji Ogunmola)
- Kayamata at Christmas
- It Blooms in June
- Dubem (with Ehis Perfect)
- Just Too Close (with Uche Montana)
- The Perfect Lie
- It’s Our Wedding
- The Man I Saved
- Love Me Right
- Two Hearts and a Ring
- Beneath Silence
- Drive Me to Love
- While This Heart Beats
- Treasure in the Dust
Michael Dappa Socials
To learn more about his and get latest updates, you can visit his Instagram page.
