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Wale Ojo

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British Nigerian actor
Not to be confused withWole Ojo.

Wale Ojo
Born (1968-09-09)September 9, 1968 (age 56)
NationalityBritish-Nigerian
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Hull, (Drama, 1986)
Occupations
  • actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1976–present
Known forPhone Swap (film)

Wale Ojo (Listenⓘ) is aBritish Nigerian actor. He started as a child actor in television. He subsequently continued acting roles in the UK and Nigeria.[1][2] He came into prominence in 1995 for his role inThe Hard Case. He won the award for Best Actor at the2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for this leading role inPhone Swap,[3][4] and has been featured in several movies ever since.

Early life and education

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Ojo started acting professionally as a child. At the age of 8, he worked withAkin Lewis, who played a barber on theNTA Ibadan 1980s television seriesWhy Worry. At age 12, he moved with his family to England, where he also attended university.[5]

Ojo credits his career on influences from his mother, who was an actress and supportive of his career,[6]Chief Wale Ogunyemi,Tunji Oyelana, playwrightWole Soyinka, andZulu Sofola.[5]

New Nigeria Cinema

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Ojo founded New Nigeria Cinema, whose aim is to improve the quality of Nigerian films. New Nigeria Cinema hosted a film viewing and lectures at theBritish Film Institute in London in 2010.[7][8]

Career performances

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TV programs

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YearTV ProgramRoleNotes
1989Behaving BadlyJimTelevision mini-serial
1998 – 2000Heartburn HotelChidi EkechiTelevision serial
2009The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (TV series)Kebone Legodimo[9]
2012 - 2016Meet the AdebanjosMr. Bayo AdebanjoBritish-Nigerian sitcom from 2012 to 2016.[10]
2014Tinsel (TV series)Nosa[11]Long-running Nigerian soap opera
2018Black Earth RisingDr. Emmanuel Musoni[12]BBC Two production
2021FoundationProfessor Arren Sorn[13]Apple TV's sci fi series
2022Blood SistersInspector JoeNetflix original series

Films

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YearFilmRoleNotes
1995The Hard CaseThe gamblerShort film
1999RagePinOjo's first feature film debut. He plays a schizophrenic gangster.[14]
2011Johnny English RebornPresident Chambal
2011The GuardDoctor Oleyuwo[15]Irish buddy film starringBrendan Gleeson,Don Cheadle.
2012Phone SwapAkinAlso featuredNse Ikpe Etim,Joke Silva, Chika Okpala,Lydia Forson and Hafeez Oyetoro. This was Ojo's first feature film in Nigeria.[16]
2012Big Man
2013Half of a Yellow SunChief OkonjiHistorical film featuringChiwetel Ejiofor,Thandie Newton,Onyeka Onwenu,Anika Noni Rose,Joseph Mawle,Genevieve Nnaji,OC Ukeje andJohn Boyega.[17]
2014A Letter from AdamAdamRomance starring Lydia Forson (who also wrote the screenplay), Naa Ashokor Mensah Doku, Akorfa Edjeani, Albert Jackson, Fred Kanebi, Jeff Kumordzie and Louie Lartey.
2014Render to CaesarPadeCrime thriller also featuringGbenga Akinnagbe,Omoni Oboli andBimbo Manuel
2014When Love HappensOladele LagudaRomantic comedy featuringWeruche Opia as Moduroti (Mo) Bankole-Smith
20158 Bars and a ClefFelix MensahFilm about a musically gifted recording artist dealing with dyslexia.[18]
2015FiftyKunleStarsIretiola Doyle,Nse Ikpe-Etim,Dakore Egbuson
2016Ayamma: Music in the ForestPrince DaraimaDirected by Chris Eneaji Eneng. Also starring Moses Armstrong,Theresa Edem, Smart Edikan
2016BetrayalFunbiWritten and directed by Darasen Richards. Also starring David Jones David and Theresa Edem.[19]
2016The CEOKola Alabi
2016OjukokoroMad Dog MaxThis crime film is also known asOjukokoro: Greed and includes an ensemble cast.
2016White Colour BlackMonsiour DaboAlso starring Dudley O’Shaughnessy as the main character.[20]
2017Alter EgoTimothyAlso starring Ayenuro Ademola, Rahila Ahmed, Abiola Atande
2017Sand CastleAyadeAlso starring Mary Uranta and Sylvia Edem.
2018DisguiseTheophilus VaughnAlso starring Toyin Abraham, Faith Adibe,Daniel K. Daniel, Afanye Daniel
2018Lara and the BeatUncle TundeAlso starringChioma Chukwuka,Saidi Balogun, Shaffy Bello, Chinedu Ikedieze
2018New MoneyChukaAlso starsJemima Osunde,Kate Henshaw,Blossom Chukwujekwu,Dakore Akande,Osas Ighodaro andFalz d Bahd Guy.[21]
2018Voiceless ScreamDr. Joel AzubikeDirected by Dotun Taylor and also starsJide Kosoko and Adeniyi Johnson.[22]
2019Another Father's DayFemi DanielSequel toHappy Father's Day film. Directed by Bukola Ogunsola. Also starsMercy Aigbe.[23]
2019Coming from InsanityMr. MartinsCrime drama with Gabriel Afolyan, Sani Danja, Dakore Akande, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Damilola Adegbite[24]
2019Don't Get Mad Get EvenDr. Badejo[25]Ojo's feature film directorial debut. FeaturesToyin Abraham,Saheed Balogun andNancy Isime.
2019JumbledMr Sagoe[26]Also starsFemi Adebayo, Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu,Lilian Esoro.
2019KasanovaFemi[27]Also starringIretiola Doyle,Toyin Abraham, Ruby Akubueze and Yomi Alvin.
2019Ordinary FellowsProfessor JegaA film byLorenzo Menakaya
2019Walking with ShadowsDadDrama also starring Ozzy Agu,Funlola Aofiyebi,Ayoola Ayolola,Zainab Balogun, Riyo David andAde Laoye.[28]
2020This Lady Called LifeDaddy[29]StarsBisola Aiyeola, Samuel Asa'ah, andLota Chukwu.
2021Silent MurderAlso starsTina Mba,Wole Ojo,Saidi Balogun,Eniola Badmus, Charles Okocha,Bayray McNwizu.[30]
2022BloodhoundAzusa[31]Also starring Ademola Adedoyin,Abayomi Alvin, Samuel Asa'ah.
2022Songs of UbongUbongAlso stars Rhoda Morakinyo. Directed by Owen Olowu. Inspired by theSongs of Solomon.[32]
2022A Place Called ForwardHusbandAlso starsFred Amata andJudith Audu. Written by Aboyowa Aby Mene. Directed by Umanu Ojochenemi Elijah.[33]
2022A Song From the DarkMagnus WilliamsAlso stars Garcia Alicia Brown, Kane Surry, Vanessa Vanderpuye,Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dean Kilbey, Tom Patient, Lola Ogunyemi, Dimeji Ewuoso, Ryan Spong, Dylan McCormack, Octavia Gilmore, Yinka Awoni, Marshall Griffin, Alexander Scrivens, Amy Lally. Written and directed by Ogodinife Okpue.[34]
2023Love, Lust & Other ThingsChijindu AmadiAlso starsOsas Ighodaro andRamsey Nouah. Directed by Kayode Kasum.[35]
2023Breath of LifeTimi JohnsonAlso stars Genoveva Umeh, Chimezie Imo,Bimbo Manuel,Tina Mba, Demola Adedoyin,Sam Dede,Sambasa Nzeribe, and Melly Atari. First Amazon Prime commissioned Nigerian film.[36][37]
2024The Man DiedWole SoyinkaAlso starsSam Dede,Norbert Young,Segilola Ogidan, Abraham Amkpa, Christiana Oshunniyi, Temmy Fosudo, and Ropo Ewenla. Directed byAwam Amkpa.[38]
2025Carmen & BoludeAkinAlso stars Michela Carattini and Bolude Watson. Directed by Michela Carattini and Maria Isabel Delaossa.[39]

Theatre

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YearPlayTheatreRoleNotes
2009The Sunset Limited[40]Capital Centre, Warwickshire, EnglandBlackMichael Gould performed as White
2005Who Killed Mr Drum?[41]Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, LondonHenry NxumaloThe plays title references the murder of an investigative reporter from South Africa's well-known magazine,Drum.

As Director

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YearTitleDistributorNotes
2017Ghost of Tarkwa BayunknownNigeria's first movie about the art of surfing. Also features Ibrahim Odrago, May Owen, Armando Abraham, and Godspower. This short film marks Wale Ojo's directorial debut.[42][43]
2022This, Your LagosunknownThis documentary, starring William H. Ashbee, is 1 hour and 36 mins in length.[44]

Awards and nominations

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YearEventPrizeWorkResult
2013Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RolePhone SwapNominated[45]
2012Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actor in a FilmPhone SwapWon[46]
2015Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor in a ComedyMeet the AdebanjosNominated[47]
2018Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Supporting ActorBetrayalNominated[48]
2018Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor in a DramaAlter EgoNominated[48]
2022Africa Movie Academy AwardBest Supporting ActorA Song From the DarkNominated[49]
2024Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Lead ActorBreath of Life (2023 film)Won[50]

See also

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References

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  2. ^"I started acting 40 years ago with NTA Ibadan wale ojo".Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved13 May 2017.
  3. ^"Photos + Full List Of Winners At The NEA". 2012.
  4. ^Shaibu Husseini (16 July 2016)."Wale Ojo: 'The CEO' and Nollywood's new leading man".The Guardian. Retrieved11 October 2018.
  5. ^ab"Wale Ojo: 'The CEO' and Nollywood's new leading man".The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 16 July 2016. Retrieved22 March 2021.
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  7. ^Krings, Matthias; Okome, Onookome (27 May 2013).Global Nollywood: The Transnational Dimensions of an African Video Film Industry. Indiana University Press. p. 43.ISBN 978-0-253-00942-5. Retrieved22 March 2021.
  8. ^Curry, Neil (19 November 2010)."'New Nigeria Cinema' sparks Nollywood renaissance".www.cnn.com. Retrieved22 March 2021.
  9. ^"The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency".TVGuide.com. Retrieved21 March 2021.
  10. ^Guide, British Comedy."Meet The Adebanjos - Netflix Sitcom".British Comedy Guide. Retrieved21 March 2021.
  11. ^"Wale Ojo sails with Tinsel".Businessday NG. 6 July 2014. Retrieved22 March 2021.
  12. ^"Black Earth Rising (TV Series 2018) - IMDb".imdb.com. Retrieved21 March 2021.
  13. ^"Foundation (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb".IMDb.com. Retrieved2 July 2022.
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  19. ^Richards, Darasen (16 December 2016)."Betrayal". Blackdrum 360, Darasen Richards Films. Retrieved23 May 2021.
  20. ^Guest Contributor."Joseph A. Adesunloye's Feature, White colour Black, Gets UK Premiere at #LFF2016. | The British Blacklist".thebritishblacklist.co.uk. Retrieved21 March 2021.{{cite web}}:|author= has generic name (help)
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  23. ^"Watch Official Trailer for "Another Father's Day" starring Wale Ojo, Cee-C, Mercy Aigbe".BellaNaija. 17 April 2019. Retrieved22 March 2021.
  24. ^"Coming from insanity ready for public viewing".The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 23 March 2019. Retrieved14 May 2021.
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  28. ^O'Kelly, Aoife (9 October 2019)."Walking with Shadows". Oya Media. Retrieved23 May 2021.
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  32. ^"The Annual Film Mischief 2022 Awards: 'Songs of Ubong' Wins Grand Cheese Prize, Kelvin Amamize Takes Top Writing Prize".What Kept Me Up. 26 March 2022. Retrieved3 July 2022.
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  36. ^Oloruntoyin, Faith (10 September 2022)."Everything We Know About 'Breath of Life', Prime Video's First Commissioned Nigerian Film".What Kept Me Up. Retrieved6 October 2022.
  37. ^Ritman, Alex (5 August 2022)."Amazon Prime Video Unveils First Nigerian Originals 'Gangs of Lagos,' 'LOL: Last One Laughing Naija' Amid Major Local Push".The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved6 October 2022.
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  39. ^"Camen & Bolude".IMDb. Retrieved20 March 2025.
  40. ^Josyph, Peter (2011)."Now Let's Talk about 'The Sunset Limited': An Exchange With Marty Priola".The Cormac McCarthy Journal.9 (1):66–86.doi:10.2307/42909426.ISSN 2333-3073.JSTOR 42909426.S2CID 248792088. Retrieved21 March 2021.
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  43. ^"EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH WALE OJO".Bespoke Event Guide. 7 November 2017. Retrieved22 March 2021.
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  47. ^"The Latest on New Shows, Channel Launches and More | DStv | AMVCA nominees announced". 17 April 2015. Archived fromthe original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved3 July 2022.
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  49. ^Husseini, Shaibu (1 October 2022)."AMAA 2022: Focus on Best Supporting Actors nominees".The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved6 October 2022.
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