Veteran Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah has disclosed that his father is Lebanese while his mother hails from Ondo State, Nigeria, explaining that his upbringing in Lagos shaped his Yoruba identity.
Nouah made the revelation during an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by media personality Isbae U, where he addressed questions about his appearance, family background and cultural identity.
The actor explained that although he has Lebanese ancestry through his father, he considers himself Yoruba because he was born and raised in Lagos.
He also identified Ondo State as his mother’s place of origin, highlighting his mixed family background.
Clarifying his identity during the interview, Nouah said, “I’m a Yoruba boy. I was born and bred in Lagos. My mother is from Ondo. My father is Lebanese. I was born and bred in Lagos.”