Christiana Nkemdilim Adelana (born on December 24, 1984), widely recognized as Tana Adelana, is a celebrated Nigerian actress, TV host, film producer, model, and entrepreneur. Her roots trace back to the Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, but she grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Tana Adelana

Early Years

Born in the 1980s into a traditional Catholic royal family, Tana Adelana is the youngest of ten siblings hailing from Enugu State’s Nara Unateze. She completed her primary education at Treasure Land Nursery and Primary School in Surulere and pursued her secondary education at St. Francis Catholic Secondary School in Idimu, Lagos. Her father has passed away.

Education

Tana holds a B.Sc. in urban and regional planning from the University of Lagos. She furthered her studies with a makeup and style diploma from the Makeup Art School in South Africa's London campus. Additionally, she earned a special executive master’s degree in leadership and management from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management in the United Kingdom.

Career 

In 2002, Tana auditioned for the MTN Y’Hello TV Show, marking her entry into fame as an OAP. She made her acting debut in the TV series Disclosure, becoming the first Nigerian to host a show on Channel O. In July 2013, she founded Tana Adelana Productions, her production company. Notable actors such as Ufuoma Ejenobor, Chelsea Eze, Wale Macaulay, Anthony Monjaro, and Femi Jacobs have featured in her film "Quick Sand."

Personal Life

Married to Femi Adelana since September 11, 2007, after dating for 14 years, Tana Adelana has maintained a private family life. The couple has two children, with limited information disclosed about them. Tana is known for her commitment to a scandal-free marriage and prioritizes keeping her family out of the public eye.

Filmography

Tana has graced several Nollywood productions, including Love and Darkness, My Wife, My Life, Beyond My Desire, and In Your Arms. Other titles she's been a part of include Expired Maiden, 3 is a Crowd, Blueprint, Baby Daddy, and many more.

Husband (Femi Adelana)

Tana's lifelong partner, Femi Adelana, married her on September 11, 2007. Maintaining a low profile, not much is known about him, but sources suggest he is a businessman in his 40s.

Children

As of April 2022, Tana is a proud mother of two, with her daughter born on October 25, 2009. The actress keeps details about her children away from the media.

Awards and Nominations

Tana Adelana has received accolades for her work, including winning the On Air Personality of the Year (TV) at The Future Awards Africa in 2011 and Best Supporting Actress at the City People Movie Awards in 2017. She also won Best Actress in a Lead Role – English at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2018.