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Albeit of [[Kwara State|Kwara]] descent, Salami was born on 9 May 1953 in [[Lagos State]] where he had both primary and secondary education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voiceofnigeria.org/nigeria/actor-advocates-promotion-of-indigenous-languages.html|title=Voice Of Nigeria - Actor advocates promotion of indigenous languages|author=Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin|publisher=|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
Albeit of [[Kwara State|Kwara]] descent, Salami was born on 9 May 1953 in [[Lagos State]] where he had both primary and secondary education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voiceofnigeria.org/nigeria/actor-advocates-promotion-of-indigenous-languages.html|title=Voice Of Nigeria - Actor advocates promotion of indigenous languages|author=Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin|publisher=|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>


He began his acting career in 1964 with a group called Young Concert Party, under the leadership of Ojo Ladipo, popularly known as Baba Mero. After a few years, the group changed its name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, and later metamorphosed into Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=76970|title=Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello): After 50 years, I see light at the end of the tunnel|author=Our Reporter|publisher=|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref> Following the demise of Ojo Ladipo in 1978, Salami took the mantle of leadership of the group, which brought him into the limelight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/384685/parents-almost-cursed-taking-acting-oga-bello|title=My Parents Almost Cursed Me For Taking To Acting – Oga Bello - Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers|work=Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
He began his acting career in 1964 with a group called Young Concert Party, under the leadership of Ojo Ladipo, popularly known as Baba Mero. After a few years, the group changed its name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, and later metamorphosed into Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=76970 |title=Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello): After 50 years, I see light at the end of the tunnel |author=Our Reporter |publisher= |accessdate=1 January 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101035551/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=76970 |archivedate=1 January 2015 }}</ref> Following the demise of Ojo Ladipo in 1978, Salami took the mantle of leadership of the group, which brought him into the limelight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/384685/parents-almost-cursed-taking-acting-oga-bello|title=My Parents Almost Cursed Me For Taking To Acting – Oga Bello - Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers|work=Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>


He featured in the first Yoruba film, ''Ajani Ogun'', in which the late Adeyemi Afolayan, the father of [[Kunle Afolayan]] and [[Gabriel Afolayan]], plays the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/oga-bello-tells-career-family-kids/|title=Oga Bello tells all about career, family & kids - Newswatch Times|author=AJIBADE ALABI|work=Newswatch Times|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
He featured in the first Yoruba film, ''Ajani Ogun'', in which the late Adeyemi Afolayan, the father of [[Kunle Afolayan]] and [[Gabriel Afolayan]], plays the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/oga-bello-tells-career-family-kids/ |title=Oga Bello tells all about career, family & kids - Newswatch Times |author=AJIBADE ALABI |work=Newswatch Times |accessdate=1 January 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101035500/http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/oga-bello-tells-career-family-kids/ |archivedate=1 January 2015 }}</ref>


He also featured in a movie titled ''Kadara'' by Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade love).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://e247mag.com/adebayo-salami-oga-bello-returns-to-stage-with-olokooba-at-50/|title=ADEBAYO SALAMI (OGA BELLO) RETURNS TO STAGE WITH ‘OLOKOOBA’ AT 50!|publisher=|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref> He later featured in the popular Nigerian comedy series ''Comedy half hour'' with the stage name Oga Bello.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/saturday-magazine/celebrity/190904-more-pips-for-the-legendary-oga-bello|title=Guardian News Website - More Pips For The Legendary Oga Bello’|author=Lucky Orioha|publisher=|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
He also featured in a movie titled ''Kadara'' by Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade love).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://e247mag.com/adebayo-salami-oga-bello-returns-to-stage-with-olokooba-at-50/|title=ADEBAYO SALAMI (OGA BELLO) RETURNS TO STAGE WITH ‘OLOKOOBA’ AT 50!|publisher=|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref> He later featured in the popular Nigerian comedy series ''Comedy half hour'' with the stage name Oga Bello.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/saturday-magazine/celebrity/190904-more-pips-for-the-legendary-oga-bello |title=Guardian News Website - More Pips For The Legendary Oga Bello’ |author=Lucky Orioha |publisher= |accessdate=1 January 2015 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


He produced his first movie, ''Ogun Ajaye'', in 1985, from the stable of Awada Kerikeri.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/life-times/my-friends-taught-me-because-i-couldnt-go-to-school-oga-bello/|title=My friends taught me because I couldn’t go to school – Oga Bello|work=The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
He produced his first movie, ''Ogun Ajaye'', in 1985, from the stable of Awada Kerikeri.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/feature/life-times/my-friends-taught-me-because-i-couldnt-go-to-school-oga-bello/ |title=My friends taught me because I couldn’t go to school – Oga Bello |work=The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper |accessdate=1 January 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101024102/http://www.punchng.com/feature/life-times/my-friends-taught-me-because-i-couldnt-go-to-school-oga-bello/ |archivedate=1 January 2015 }}</ref>


Since 1985, he has produced, directed and featured in several Yoruba movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/oga-bello-why-younger-nollywood-stars-go-broke-easily/|title=OGA BELLO Why younger Nollywood stars go broke easily|author=Sunday Oguntola|work=The Nation|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
Since 1985, he has produced, directed and featured in several Yoruba movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/oga-bello-why-younger-nollywood-stars-go-broke-easily/|title=OGA BELLO Why younger Nollywood stars go broke easily|author=Sunday Oguntola|work=The Nation|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>


He was a pioneer member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/02/tamapan-house-of-division-and-cheap-nollywood-politics/|title=TAMAPAN house of division and cheap Nollywood politics|work=Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref> and also served as president of the association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/02/confusion-in-yoruba-movie-sector/|title=Confusion in Yoruba movie sector|work=Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper|accessdate=1 January 2015}}</ref>
He was a pioneer member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/02/tamapan-house-of-division-and-cheap-nollywood-politics/ |title=TAMAPAN house of division and cheap Nollywood politics |work=Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper |accessdate=1 January 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101040115/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/02/tamapan-house-of-division-and-cheap-nollywood-politics/ |archivedate=1 January 2015 }}</ref> and also served as president of the association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/02/confusion-in-yoruba-movie-sector/ |title=Confusion in Yoruba movie sector |work=Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper |accessdate=1 January 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101040156/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/02/confusion-in-yoruba-movie-sector/ |archivedate=1 January 2015 }}</ref>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==

Revision as of 17:41, 26 June 2017

Adebayo Salami
Born9, May 1953
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOga Bello
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation(s)Actor, filmmaker and film director
Years active1964-present
RelativesFemi Adebayo (son)
Kemi Adebayo (daughter)

Adebayo Salami popularly known by his stage name Oga Bello, is a veteran Nigerian actor, filmmaker, movie producer and director.[1][2]

Career

Albeit of Kwara descent, Salami was born on 9 May 1953 in Lagos State where he had both primary and secondary education.[3]

He began his acting career in 1964 with a group called Young Concert Party, under the leadership of Ojo Ladipo, popularly known as Baba Mero. After a few years, the group changed its name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, and later metamorphosed into Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group.[4] Following the demise of Ojo Ladipo in 1978, Salami took the mantle of leadership of the group, which brought him into the limelight.[5]

He featured in the first Yoruba film, Ajani Ogun, in which the late Adeyemi Afolayan, the father of Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan, plays the lead role.[6]

He also featured in a movie titled Kadara by Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade love).[7] He later featured in the popular Nigerian comedy series Comedy half hour with the stage name Oga Bello.[8]

He produced his first movie, Ogun Ajaye, in 1985, from the stable of Awada Kerikeri.[9]

Since 1985, he has produced, directed and featured in several Yoruba movies.[10]

He was a pioneer member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners,[11] and also served as president of the association.[12]

Selected filmography

  • Ajani Ogun (1975)
  • Omo Orukan (1987)
  • Ogun Ajaye (1987)
  • Ija Orogun
  • Ilari (2013)

Awards

  • 2014 Best of Nollywood (BON) Award[13]

References

  1. ^ "Theatre Arts Movie Practitioners to celebrate veteran actor, Adebayo Salami - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Nigeria HomePage - Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News". Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ^ Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin. "Voice Of Nigeria - Actor advocates promotion of indigenous languages". Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  4. ^ Our Reporter. "Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello): After 50 years, I see light at the end of the tunnel". Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "My Parents Almost Cursed Me For Taking To Acting – Oga Bello - Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers". Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  6. ^ AJIBADE ALABI. "Oga Bello tells all about career, family & kids - Newswatch Times". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "ADEBAYO SALAMI (OGA BELLO) RETURNS TO STAGE WITH 'OLOKOOBA' AT 50!". Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  8. ^ Lucky Orioha. "Guardian News Website - More Pips For The Legendary Oga Bello'". Retrieved 1 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "My friends taught me because I couldn't go to school – Oga Bello". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Sunday Oguntola. "OGA BELLO Why younger Nollywood stars go broke easily". The Nation. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  11. ^ "TAMAPAN house of division and cheap Nollywood politics". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Confusion in Yoruba movie sector". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Our Reporter. "BON Awards to honour Liz Benson, Adebayo Salami, others". The Nation. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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