Rosemary Afuwape, popularly known as Rosie, is a Nigerian actress, presenter and media personality who first gained national attention as a co-winner of the debut season of the reality television show Ultimate Love in 2020.
She has since built a career in Nollywood’s fast-growing YouTube and streaming film space, appearing in dozens of productions while also working as a brand influencer and voice-over artist.
Profile
| Full Name | Rosemary Oluwabunmi Afuwape |
| Stage Name | Rosie Afuwape |
| Date of Birth | May 19, 1984 |
| Age | 42 |
| Birthplace | Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| State of Origin | Ogun State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress, presenter, voice-over artist, media personality, entrepreneur |
| Religion | Christian |
| Siblings | Only daughter in a family of five children (four brothers) |
Early Life
Rosemary Afuwape was born on May 19, 1984, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. She is the only daughter in a family of five children, with four brothers. Her father is a pastor, and her mother is reported to be of Fulani descent. She is ethnically Yoruba from Egba, Abeokuta.
Education
Afuwape studied at Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Affairs, followed by a Master’s degree in Marketing Management from the same institution.
Career
Afuwape came to national prominence in March 2020 as a housemate on the maiden edition of the Nigerian reality dating show Ultimate Love, which she went on to win alongside her partner on the show. Following the show, she transitioned into acting and media work, appearing in over 50 film productions across YouTube and cinema platforms. Her credits include A Wife by Default (2024), Alaye (2024), Bad Blood (2024), Dinner Rush (2025), Night Market (2025), Curse of the River (2025), The Enemy Within (2025), The Forgotten (2025) and A Heart Divided (2025). Beyond acting, she works as an on-air personality, voice-over artist and brand ambassador, and is reported to run her own company, PhoenixOaks Ltd.
Awards & Nominations
- 2020 — Ultimate Love (Season 1) — Winner (co-winner alongside her on-show partner)
Social Media
- Instagram: @officiallrosie (approximately 324,000 followers)
Personal Life
Afuwape was previously in a widely reported relationship with fellow Ultimate Love contestant Kachi Onyeka, whom she partnered with to win the show in 2020.
Details of her more recent personal life are not consistently corroborated across reliable sources.
Net Worth
One entertainment outlet has estimated Afuwape’s net worth at between $10,000 and $50,000, attributing her income to acting, hosting, brand partnerships and voice-over work; this figure has not been independently verified.
Filmography
- Bad Blood (2024)
- A Wife by Default (2024)
- Alaye (2024)
- Dinner Rush (2025)
- Night Market (2025)
- Curse of the River (2025)
- The Enemy Within (2025)
- The Forgotten (2025)
- A Heart Divided (2025)
Conclusion
From reality television breakout to a prolific presence in Nigeria’s streaming-driven film industry, Rosemary Afuwape has steadily expanded her media career across acting, presenting and brand work, establishing herself as a recognisable figure in Nollywood’s newer generation of multi-hyphenate entertainers.
