Muyiwa Ademola
Muyiwa Ademola | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26, January 1971 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr. Authentic |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film-maker and film director |
| Years active | 1995 - present |
| Notable work | Ori Ile |
| Relatives | Isiah Ademola (Father) |
Muyiwa Ademola (born 26 January 1971) is a Nigerian Nollywood actor, film-maker, film producer and director.[1] In 2008, he was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor.[2][3]
Early life
He was born on 26 January 1971 at Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State southwestern Nigeria.[4] He attended St. David’s High School at Molete in Ibadan where he obtained the West Africa Secondary School Certificate.[5] He later proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in Adult education[6]
Career
He joined the Nigerian film industry through Charles Olumo, popularly known as Agbako who based in his hometown, Abeokuta.[7] He later met a movie director called S.I Ola who taught him acting and movie production.[8] He began his acting career fully in 1995 when he produced his first movie titled Asise meaning Mistake in British English. The production was sponsored by Dibel who deals in generating sets. Since 1995, he has produced, direct and featured in several Yoruba Nollywood movies.[9] On January 2013, it was reported that he had a fatal accident that almost resulted in his death[10]
Selected filmography
- Asise (1995)
- Ile
- Ori
- Ami Ayo
- Fimidara Ire[11]
- Iranse Aje
See also
References
- ^ Our Reporter. "Few know I'm a Prince –Muyiwa Ademola". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "TOP NIGERIAN ACTRESSES BATTLE FOR AMAA 2008 AWARDS". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "African Movie Academy Awards - 2008 - Winners & Nominees". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ Tolu. "Actor, Muyiwa Ademola Shares Photos Of His Lovely Wife And Kids". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Actor Muyiwa Ademola Confirms Accidents Story to Nigeriafilms.com - nigeriafilms.com". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Muyiwa Ademola is a close friend, not my lover — Sexy Winger - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Popular Actor, Muyiwa Ademola Loses Dad". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Check Out Yinka Ayefele, Femi Adebayo, Muyiwa Ademola And Other At Ale Erebe In Ibadan - NEWSCRIB.NET". NEWSCRIB.NET. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ http://tribune.com.ng/glamour/item/11749-it-costs-me-good-money-to-look-good-mosun-filani/11749-it-costs-me-good-money-to-look-good-mosun-filani
- ^ "More sad news in Nollywood: Actor Muyiwa Ademola involved in fatal accident". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ http://www.nigeriatell.com/news/fimidara-ire-latest-nollywood-movie-starring-femi-adebayo-muyiwa-ademola