Jab Adu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Abiodun Babajide 28 December 1932 Calabar |
| Died | 2016 (aged 83–84) |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | St. Gregory's College |
| Occupations | Actor Producer |
| Notable work | The Village Headmaster Saworoide |
Jab Adu (December 28, 1932 - February 28, 2016), bornJoseph Abiodun Babajide, was an actor and producer from Nigeria.[1][2] He directed the 1977 Nigerian filmBisi, Daughter of the River, the highest grossing film in Nigeria for several decades.[3] He was among the pioneers of Nigerian filmmaking.[4]
He was born inCalabar.[5] From 1941 until 1946 he studied atSt. Gregory's College in theObalende neighborhood ofLagos.[5]
