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Bolanle Ninalowo is one of the prominent actor in the Nigerian movie industry born on May 7 in Lagos.

The tall, handsome and talented actor is the second child in a family of eight children.

He hails from Ikorodu part of Lagos where he was raised before moving to chicago in the U.S at the age of 15.

He spent 15 years in Chicago where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Dewry University. He also obtained a masters degree in Marketing from Kellar graduate school of Management.

Nino as fondly called worked as a banker in General growth properties in Chicago after his studies. He returned back to Nigeria in 2010 and decided to fall back on his childhood dream of becoming an actor.

He started as a producer and came out with “REBIRTH” but didn’t get that recognition as expected due to lack of experience.

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Bolanle decided to give acting another shot in 2014 where he called on his cosuin Rukky Sanda for help. Of course, she gave the hunky actor his first roleand guess what, that was how Bolanle came to limelight.

Ever since then, he has starred in several tv series and movies including Husbands of Lagos, Baby Shower, The Guardian, Walking Away, Picture Perfect, to mention a few.

The actor who draws inspiration from Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), has also worked with top actos across the country such as Francis Duru, Iyabo Ojo, Ayo Adesanya, Ronke Odusanya, Gabriel Afolayan, Halima Abubakar, Alex Ekubo, Chinenye Uyanna, Uche Ogbodo, Mary Remmy Njoku and many others.

Aside acting, Bolanle Ninalowo also runs a car dealership company left to him and his siblings by his father.

He has also won numerous awards, one of such is the Revelation of the year at Best of Nollywood Awards in 2010.

Net Worth – Still Unknown

Social Media Profile

Instagram: @iamnino_b

No doubt, the Nigerian actor Saidi Balogun has made a positive impact in the industry with lots of honours to his name.

Here we shall be highlighting everything you need to know about the handsome actor from his full biography to his personal life, age, movies, marriage and more. So sit back and enjoy.

Early Life & Background

Saidi Balogun is a Nigerian actor, movie producer and director born on February 5, 1967 in Kwara state.

Although, he was born in the north central of Nigeria, he originally hails from Oyo state where he attended both his primary and secondary education before proceeding to Kwara state university.

Career

Saidi Balogun started acting in 1975 with his first television program titled “Youth today” on NTA. He also produced his first movie titled “City Girl” in 1989.

He has starred in numerous movies inclduing Modupe Temi, Ofin Mose and so on.

Personal Life

Saidi Balogun was married to fellow actress Fathia Balogun before they officially divorced in 2014. They had two children, a son – Khalid and a daughter – Haliyah.

Many still do not know that Fathia Balogun is Saidi Balogun’s second wife. He had a first wife named Sherifat Balogun who is also has two kids, Zinnat and Jamal.

It was a hell of experience for the mother of two, Sherifat, when she was abandoned by the actor but she eventually moved on after some time.

Just after Saidi Balogun got separated from Fathia Balogun, he eventually moved on with a new wife, Funke Sofowora, a chartered accountant and cousin to Lagos monarch, Oba Saheed Elegusi of Ikateland.

Fathia Balogun who fell in love with acting has also starred in numerous movies like Omo Ase, Igbogbo, Omwunmi, Omo Iyajo, Asa, Afisuru and so on.

She’s one of the mst influential yoruba actress with houses, cars and a net worth of N200 million. Read more on Fathia Balogun Biography

Saidi Balogun Movies

• Gbogbo Ere
• Modupe Temi
• Third Party
• Ofin Mose
• Family on fire

Social Media Profile

Instagram @saidibalogun
Facebook Saidi Balogun

Dele Odule is a popular Nigerian actor and movie producer known for his roles in yoruba movies.

He started acting in a drama group called Oloko Theatre group under the mentorship of Mukaila Odebisi in 1996.

He rose to fame after his role in the movie “Ti Oluwa Ni Ile” produced by Kareem Adepoju known as Baba wande and Mainframe boss, Tunde Kelani.

Ever since then he has starred in over 200 nollywood movies including Oduduwa, Afonja, Olorire, Ogbologbo, Ibironke and mnay others.

Here are the 7 other things you don’t know about him.

1. He was born on November 23, 1961 in Ijebu North local government in Ogun state.

2. After his primary and secondary education in Ogun state, he attended teachers training college before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan , Oyo state where he studied Theatre Arts.

3. He also holds a degree in Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University.

4. He met his wife who is also a legal practitoner, in 1988.

5. Dele serve as the president of Theatre Arts and movie practitoners Association of Nigeria.

6. He won Best actor in a supporting role at 2014 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards.

7. Even though he is one of the most sought after in the industry, Dele Odule is still not in the category of high net worth.

Social Media Profile

Instagram @deleodule_

Ayo Adesanya is one of the outstanding actress with an amazing talent in the nollywood movie industry.

She is a Nigerian actress, movie producer and director born on August 11, 1969 in Ijagun, Ijebu, Ogun state.

She attended St Ann school, Ibadan before obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Ibadan, Oyo state.

She started acting in her secondary school dsys where she too part in drama and stage plays.

She joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1996 where she began acting professionally with her first role in the soap opera “Palace”.

She acts in both Yoruba and Englsih movies having worked with the likes of Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie, Desmond Elliot, Joke Silver, Uche Jombo, Kate Hensahw and many others.

The beautiful actress was married to Goriola Hassan before they separated. TRhey both have a son.

Ayo Adesanya Movies List

Ayo Adesanya is not only beautiful, she’s disciplined and known for her excellent interpretation of roles.

She has starred in over 100 nollywood movies and televivion series which include:

• Palace
• Osuka
• Omugwo
• Tears in my heart
• Monisola Ologe
• Iwa Buruku
• Kerem
• Desperate Poor Man

She has also won numerous awards such as

• Best supporting actress at the African movie academy awards
• Most prominent actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards
• Best Actress in Dramaa at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

Ayo Adesanya has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

Social Media Profile

Instagram @ayoadesanya

Yvonne Jegede is one of the popular nollywood actress, movie producer, model and television personality born on August 25, 1983.

Yvonne Jegede is an Indigene of Agenebode in Edo state but grew up in Lagos state where she attended both her primary and secondary education.

She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Cyprus in Europe.

Yvonne Jegede’s childhood dream of becoming a model was cornered as she was introduced into acting by Charles Nova though she rose to fame after featuring as cameo appearance in 2face Idibia’s “African queen” video along with his present wife, Annie Macaulay Idibia.

The beautiful actress produced her first movie “3 is a company” in 2015 and ever since then she has starred in more than 150 nollywood movies including Missing angels, Single and married, Climax, 10 days in Suncity, Gone to America,Two hearts Forget me not, True Lies, Smiles of sweet love, Gold Statue and many others.

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In 2016, She covered the Wedding edition for Genevieve magazine, wearing an Agatha Moreno wedding.

Yvonne Jegede got married to her long time fiance, Olakunle Fawole in February 2017.

She is not left out in terms of accolades. she received Best actress of the year at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards, Best Actress in a supporting role at the Africa Movie Academy award and Most Promising Act to watch at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards.

Yvonne Jeged is one of the most sought after nollywood actress with an estimated net worth of $600,000.

Social Media Profile

Instagram @yvonnejegedefawole

Bimbo Oshin is a famous nollywood actress, movie producer and director born on July 24, 1971 in Ondo state part of Nigeria.

Early Life & Career

Bimbo Oshin is the second to the last of the eight in her family. She obtained Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Lagos.

The beautiful actress started acting in 1996 after being introduced into the Nigerian movie industry by a friend but came to limelight with a role in the movie “Akobi”.

She has since starred in several movies including Owu Iya, Omo oku orun and had also produced movie such as Eji Owuro.

Personal Life

Bimbo Oshin was married to Ola Ibironke and they both have two kids.

It was reported that she and her husband separated due to irreconciliable differences.

Selected Movies List

• Akobi
• Omo Elemosho
• Eji Owuro
• Omo Oku Orun
• Temi Yemi

Awards & Nominations

• For her effort in the industry, she has been acknowleged with the following nominations:
• Best actress in a leading role at Yoruba Academy awards (2014)
• Best actress of the year (Yoruba) at City people entertainment awards (2014)
• Best female indigenous actor at ZAFAA Africa film Academy awards (2015)

Social Media Profile

Instagram: @bimbooshin
Facebook: Bimbo Oshin Ibironke

Frederick Leonard may not have a rich profile like that of Jim Iyke but he is certainly one of the lead actor in the Nigerian movie industry.

Frederick Leonard is an actor and a model who has carve a niche for himself. He is handsome, talented but there is more to know about him.

1. He was born on May 1.

2. He is from Anambra state part of Nigeria.

3. He attended Kaduna Polytechnic where he studied Biochemistry.

4. He is the first child of two children born by his mother.

5. He started his acting career in 2001 but rose to prominence in 2008.

6. He has starred in numerous movies including Beyond Love, Disclosure, Doctor May and many others.

7. He has won several awards including GIAMA.

8. He draws inspiration from nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola.

9. Frederick Leonard who doesn’t have a wife yet, is said to be in a relationship with Actress and model, Peggy Ovire before they parted ways.

Social Media Profile

Instagram @freddieleonard
Twitter @freddleonard
Facebook: Frederick Leonard

Yomi Fabiyi is a talented Nigerian actor, MC, movie producer and director born on May 31.

Yomi Fabiyi who hails from Abeokuta in Ogun state, grew up in Shomolu local government in Lagos state.

He attended Odunlade primary school and Igbobi college in Shomolu for his primary and secondary education.

He was introduced into acting by veteran nollywood actor, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as Baba Suwe and made his debut in 2001 in the movie “Obelomo”.

He has starred in numerous movies namely; Ebi Iku and Metomi alongside Toyin Abraham.

He has also been opportuned to work with the likes of Hafiz Oyetoro “saka”, Keji Yusuf, Kemi Afolabi, Desmond Elliot, Jide Kosoko, Ayo Mogaji, Hakeem Rahman and so on.

Yomi Fabiyi got married to a British woman identified as Fran but they eventually parted ways after four years without a child.

Yomi Fabiyi has also won numerous awards including Best Producer at City People awards (2016), Best Producer (Yoruba language) at African Films Award, Londo (2016).

Social Media Profile

Instagram@ yomifabiyi
Twitter @realyomifabiyi

Lateef Adedimeji is a young and talented born on Febreuary 1, 1984.

He is known for his intriguing roles in the yoruba movies such as as Ejika.

Here are the 5 other interesting facts about him.

1. He is the first born in a family of six.

2. He studied Mass communication in Olabisi Onabanjo University.

3. He grew up in Jakande estate in Isolo where he had his primary and secondary education.

4. He started acting at the age of 15 but began professionally in 2007.

5. He is married to fellow actress, Oyebade Adebimpe.

6. Lateef Adedimeji has received numerous awards including Best Supporting actor of the year at City People Entertainment awards (2006).

Social Medi Profile

Instagram: @adedimejilateef

 

Leya Catlett is a talented American childhood actress who has won the hearts of millions of fans with her exciting roles in movies and tv shows.

Even if her age has not been claerly stated, she is one with a very bright future.

She has a brother, Kyle Catlett who is also a child actor born on June 17, 2003 in New Jersey, United states of America.

Leya Catlett is known for her roles in the film “The Affair”, “The Pale of Settlement” and so on.

Social Media Profile

Twitter @leya_catlett