Muyiwa Ademola
Muyiwa Ademola | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1973 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr. Authentic |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, filmmaker and film director |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Notable work | Ori, Ogo Osupa, Ile, J.J, Alapadupe, Owo Okuta, Gbarada |
| Spouse | Omolara Ademola |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent | Rebecca Ademola (mother) Isiah Ademola (father) |
Muyiwa Ademola (born 26 January 1973), also known as Muyiwa Authentic, is a Nigerian actor, film producer, and director.[1] In 2005, his film ORI (Fate) won the best indigenous film at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2008, he was nominated for the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor.[2][3][4]
Early life
[edit]He was born on 26 January 1971 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State southwestern Nigeria.[5] He attended St. David's High School at Molete in Ibadan where he obtained the West Africa Secondary School Certificate.[6] He later proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in adult education.[7]
Career
[edit]He joined the Nigerian film industry through Charles Olumo, popularly known as Agbako who is based in his hometown, Abeokuta.[8] He later met a movie director called S.I Ola who taught him acting and movie production.[9] He began his acting career fully in 1991. In 1995, he produced his first script into a movie titled Asise (Blunder). The production was sponsored by Dibel, who deals in generating sets. Since 1995, he has produced, directed and featured in several Yoruba Nollywood movies.[10] In January 2013, it was reported that he was involved in an accident, which almost resulted in his death.[11] He is managed by Adenekan Mayowa.
Personal life
[edit]Ademola married a woman named Omolara Ademola on 23 June 2006, and they have three children together. He also has a set of twins outside wedlock, which makes him a father to five children. His wife and all his children live in Toronto, Canada.[12]
Selected filmography
[edit]- Asise (1995)
- Ogo Osupa
- Ori (2004)
- Ija Okan (2006)
- Igi Owo (2007) as Jimi
- Igba Ewa (2008)
- Ise Imole (2009) as Honorable Morakiyo
- Ogun Aiku (2010)
- Jelili (2011) as Olayinka
- Emi Abata (2012) as Olewale
- Omo Elemosho (2013) as Goriola
- Asife (2016) as Olasanjo
- Alapadupe
- Ami Ayo
- Fimidara Ire
- Gbarada (2019)[13]
- Iranse Aje
- J.J.
- Ajebiden (2020) as Mr. Adejare
- Prophetess (2021) as Mutui
- Olugbeja Olorun (2021) as Prof. Akinola
- Ajindo (2021) as Owoseni
- The Ghost and the Tout Too (2021) as Mr Martins
- Ago Alaago (2021) as Chief Adisa
- Unseen Trap (2022) as Barrister Babatunde
- Jagun Jagun (2023) as Oniketo
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Yoruba actress Mulikat Adegbola is dead". Vanguard News. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Tolu (29 October 2014). "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". Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Muyiwa Ademola is a close friend, not my lover – Sexy Winger - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 13 December 2014. 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.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "More sad news in Nollywood: Actor Muyiwa Ademola involved in fatal accident". DailyPost Nigeria. January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Muyiwa Ademola". 26 January 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
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