Basorge Tariah Jr. (born June 9, 1967) is a Nigerian actor[1][2][3] and comedian.[4]
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Born | Basoene Kelsey Tariah, Jr. (1967-06-09) 9 June 1967 (age 55) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
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Tariah Jr. is from Buguma, Kalabari, in Rivers State, Nigeria. Tariah Jr. has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port-Harcourt.[5]
Tariah Jr. made his first professional appearance as a stand-up comedian at the University of Port Harcourt in 1989, and was paid 171 naira ($24, per 1989 exchange rate) for the job.[6] He has been described as an ace actor[7] & Nollywood veteran by reputable Nigerian media house, The Punch.[7] Tariah Jr. is best remembered for the character of Do Good in Zeb Ejiro’s award-winning soap opera Candle Light, featuring alongside Kate Henshaw.
Tariah Jr. is married to Doris Basoene Tariah, and together they have four children.[6] In 2017 the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi & current Nigerian minister of transportation (as of 2019) organized a birthday party for Tariah Jr for his 50th birthday.[8][9]