Babatunde Omidina who is popularly known as Baba Suweis a Nigerian comic actor and movie producer born on August 22, 1958.
He grew up in Inabere street in Lagos Island where he was born but originally hails from Igbogbo, Ikorodu local government area of Lagos state.
He attended Jamaitul Islamial primary school and Children Boarding school, Osogbo for his primary education. He proceeded to Adekanbi commercial high school in Mile 12 but obatined his West African School Leaving certificate from Ifeoluwa Grammar school in Osogbo.
Baba Suwe as fondly called started acting at the early age of 18 but began professionally in 1972 while featuring in a soap opera titled ” Erin Keke”.
He came to limelight after strarring in the movie “Omo Lasan” as produced by Mr Obalende.
The talented comic actor who produced his first movie “Ba Oku” in the 90’s became more popular after starring in the movie “Iru Esin” produced by Olaiya Igwe in 1997.
He has also starred and produced several movies including “Baba Jaiye Jaiye” which featured award winning winning actress Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo, the son of veteran actor Adebayo Salami.
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In 2009, Baba Suwe lost his first wife, Omoladun, an actress whom he said was hypertensive.
In 2011, he was alleged of cocaine traficcking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), an allegation which he denied.
Eniola Badmus is one of the prominent Nigeria actress and movie producer born on September 7, 1983.
Despite her size, she has proved her versatility in the entertainment industry with lots of amazing roles.
Here’s her biography in full details.
Early Life & Background
Eniola Bdmus started acting professionally in 2000 but came to limelight in 2008 for her rol as ‘Gbogbo bigz girls’ in Funke Akindele’s award winning movie “Jenifa”. She further became more popular fr her undisputed character in the movie “Omo Ghetto”.
Ever since then, Badmus has been a movie sensation to watch having featured in more than 200 movies including:
Jenifa
Angelina
Blackberry Babes
Basira in London
Child Seller
Eeefa
Adun Ewuro
Not My Queen
A Child in me
Visa Lottery
Orke Temi
Police Cademy
Village Babes
In fact, one of her movies “Basira in London” is an exceptional hilarious movie which showcases her talent at large. The movie was produced and directed by Philippa Chiedu Abraham.
Personal Life
For now, we don’t actually know if the actress is married or not as she doesn’t like to talk about her private life. Though we know she’s in a relationship but most sources have it that she’s married with children . We stiil wait to confirm that.
Eniola Badmus picture in attire
Awards & Nominations
We can’t deny the fact that this amazing actress works without relenting and for her hard work, she got nominated for sevearl awards including:
Best actress in supporting role at 2010 best of nollywood awards.
Best actress in a leading role (Yoruba) at 2011 Best of Nollywood awards.
Best supporting actress ina yourba film at 2012 Best of Nollywood awards.
Best Comedic act at 2014 Golden Icon academy Movie awards.
Also for her effort, here are the awards won:
Best cross over in afilm at 2011 Best of Nollywood awards.
Best actres of the year (Yoruba) City People ntertainment awards 2014.
Best Comedic act at 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.
Best actress in Africa at 2015 Blak Entertainment film fashion television and Arts.
Net Worth & Endorsements
Eniola Badmus is not only talented, she ha also been recognised by various top brands. She got an endorsement deal with the telecommunication giant, Etisalat in March 2016.
She also have endorsement with the likes of Iroko TV, CBN, Royco and so on.
She’s one of the most influential nollywood actress with fleet of cars. She has the new model of Honda SUV.
Her net worth is estimated at the sum of $1.5 million.
Here are the other interesting facts about her.
1. She was the winner of the 2018 celebrity tv show which also include the likes of Frederick Leonard, Bolanle Ninalowo, Peggy Ovire, Ruggedman, Emmanuel Ikubese, Funky Mallam, Doris Simeon, Muma Gee, Yomi Fash-Lanso and Ogenna Ekwubiri.
3. She’s also a movie producer and the CEO of Enibad production with her first project being “The Househelp”.
4. She’s a lover of perfumes with likes for brands suchas Giorgio Armani, Roberto Cavalli and so on.
Aina Gold is a popular Nigerian actor and movie producer born on March 24, 1963.
He is a graduate of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and started is acting career as an apprentice with Osumare theatre group.
He was also trained under the supervision of veteran nolllywood actress, Iya Rainbow.
Aina Gold got his first role in the movie “Erukeru” and since then he has starred in numerous movies such as Ageku Abela, Ilu Gangan, Akoto Olokada and many others.
Aina Gold has got a beautiful wife and has three children.
Asides acting, Aina is also an entrepreneur who is into real estate business.
No doubt, the talented actor who has made an impact in the industry is successful in his endeavours. He has a 3-storey building multi million mansion located around Alimosho local government in Lagos.
Jamiu Azeez alos known as Alabi Opomulero is a fast rising nollywood actor, script writer and movie producer born on July 25 in the early 80’s.
He grew up in Lagos state but originally hails from Kwara state.
He is the first born in a family of four, all boys, two from his mom and two from his step mom.
He had both his primary and secondary education in Shomolu area of Lagos state from St Peter and Paul primary school and Moroccco comprehensive to Angus Memorial high school.
He also studied marketing at the Lagos state univeristy (LASU).
He was introduced into acting by veteran actor, Jide Kosoko and since then he has starred in over 25 movies including The Journey, Ekute Onidodo, Orofo, Majemu, Olalekan Irawo, Arole Are, Igbese and manyt others.
Jamiu is also a talented movie producer. He is the CEO of Jayzeez production with more than six movies produced such as Alabi Opomuro, Jamal, Ikilo, Kuye, Awawo Maro and so on.
Jamiu Azeez who drwas inspiration from thr star actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola has got quite a number of nominations including Most promising actor of the year and Best supporting actor of the year at City People Movie Awards.
Olatayo Amokade popularly known as Ijebu is a Nigerian comic actor and movie producer born on May 5, 1979
Tayo was born in Ilisan Remo, Ogun state and had obtained a National diploma in Mass Communication at Ibadan polytechnic.
He is known for his comic roles in most yoruba movies having being introduced into acting through Muyiwa Ademola Authentic school of drama.
He also worked as a personal assistant for another comic actor, Olaniyi Afonja aka Sanyeri before he came to limelight with the film “Muniru and Ambali” produced by Tayo Amokade himself, written by Sanyeri and marketed by Adekaz productions.
Ever since then, he has been a sensation to watch most especially for his movies like “Ore meta were kan” and “Jungunu”.
The talented actor is married to his lovely wife, Opeyemi Popoola whom he met back in campus and they both have three children.
Olatayo is quite successful at what he does as he recently acquire a brand new car.
Born Mistura Asunramu Alao in Lagos state, is a Nigerian actress who is known for her roles in yoruba indigenous movies.
She’s from a family of 7 and had attended Baptist Girls college, Idi-Araba, Abeokuta before proceeding to Olabisi Onabanjo university where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Mass Communication.
The beautiful actress joined the movie industry in 2002 through the “Awadakerikeri” organisation belonging to veterans in the industry; Adebayo Salami, Iya Awero and Sunday Bolanle.
Mistura started with Englsih movies while starring in soap operas before she delved into yoruba movies which she’s still doing till date.
She has alo starred in numerous movies including Gbogbo Ona, Oko Gbajumo, The Return of Jenifa, Obinrin lota Obinrin. She also produced movies like Fali Omo, Ake Baje and Aye Ajifa.
Allwell Ademola is a plus sized Nigerian actress, movie producer, director and singer born on August 9, 1983 in Ogun state.
She’s the granddaughter of Nigeria’s first chief justice (Justice Adetokunbo Ademola) and a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
She started acting at a tender age and rose to prominence in 2008 where she starred in movies like Larodo ojo, You or I (2013), Omo Emi and Aye Keji.
Allwell had her first movie set with the veteran actor Jide Kosoko and she’s the scriptwriter of Saheed Balogun’s movie “Eti Keta” featuring alongside Kate Henshaw.
Allwell is single and she has revealed the reasons for not being married. She said in an interview with Vanguard that she lost her husband two months to their wedding and also had an affair with the best man which only lasted for eight months.
Antar Babatunde Laniyan who is simply known as Antar Laniyan is a Nigerian actor, movie producer and director born on May 26.
He is known for his action roles in most yoruba movies.
He is from Osun state part of Nigeria and had grew up at the Army Baracks, Ilaro.
He attended a Muslim primary school and Baptist secondary school in Lagos before he proceeded to University of Ibadan where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts.
He started acting at an early age around 1976 while doing stage dramas but began professionally in 1981, about 37 years ago under Ben Tomoloju. His first role was a “Major general” in the film” Everybody want to know during his days at the Kakaki Art squad.
Photos – Antar Laniyan on set
Antar Laniyan has also starred in several films including Amiwo, Arewa, Durodola and Sango, a film scripted by Wale Ogunyemi, produced by Obafemi Lasode.
Antar was the director of the first episode of the award winning television soap opera ‘Super story” produced by Wale Adenuga. He also directed “Oh Father Oh Daughter” produced by Wale Adenuga.
Antar Laniyan is married with three sons. One of his son, Ifeoluwa Laniyan had described his father in a recent interview with Vanguard that he is a firendly and a disciplinarian at home.
The talented actor has won numerous awards for his effor including The AMVCA, Yoruba movie awards and so on.
Antar Laniyan is one of the most influential Nigerian actor with a net worth of $3 million.
Adebayo Tijani is a Nigerian actor, movie producer and director born on March 24, 1975.
He is handsome, talented and also one of the most highest paid movie directors in the yoruba movie industry.
Here, we shall be highlighting his biography in deatils from his early life to his struggles, movies and mnay more.
Early Life And Background
Tijani was born in Agbole Alubata in Oyo and originally hails from the family of bata drummers.
He lost his father in 2007 and also had his ducation at the Federal school of Survey in Oyo town, Oyo state, where he obtained a National Diploma in Survey and Geo-Formatics Engineering.
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Movies
Tijani started his career in acting and production in the early 2000s when he was the president of a Theatre group. He produced his first movie “Dursinmi ” in 2002. He has produced more than 20 movies which include:
Durosinmi (2002)
Kajola (2003)
Ti’Igbin Ba Fa (2004)
Apesin (2006)
Omo Mi (2006)
Iwa Pele (2006)
Akandun (2007)
Ipa (2007)
Iranse Aje (2008)
Tibi tire laye (2009)
Abegbe (2009)
Igbeyin Ewuro (2009)
Ogun Aiku (2010)
However, Adebayo Tijani and Femi Phillips released a romantic thriller movie “Oku Aye” in 2016. The movie features top actors n the country such as Femi Adebayo, Idowu Phillips, Toyin Afolayan, Toyosi Adesanya, Wale Akorede, Bayo Adedeji and so on.
Tijani also directed another movie “Ariyibi” in that same year which was produced by Saheed Alao with appearances from the likes of Peju Ogunmola, Afeez Eniola, Mercy Aigbe, Damola Olatunji and Bidemi Kosoko.
Personal Life
Tijani got marrried to his wife, Folashade Adebayo in 2012.
The ouple who dated for three years before walking down the aisle, had their first child in 2012.
AWARDS
Adebayo Tijani has also won numerous awards including the AMAA in 2006.
