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Adebayo Salami (born 9 May 1952), popularly known as Oga Bello, is a veteran Nigerian Yoruba actor, film producer and director.
He is a household name in the Yoruba movie industry. His name has become a living icon in the Nigerian movie industry.
Adebayo Salami is the father of the famous Nigerian movie personality, Femi Adebayo.
Nigerian actors
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| Real Name: | Adebayo Salami |
| stage name: | Ogabello |
| Date of Birth: | May 9, 1953 (101 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Kwara State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Omotayo Sanusi (married 2016), Alhaja Ejide |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Femi Adebayo, Kemi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $200,000 to $400,000 |
Early life and education
Although Adebayo “Ogabello” Salami is of Kwara descent, he was born in Lagos State on May 9, 1952. He received his primary and secondary education.
He hails from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and his parents are also Yoruba. Adebayo Salami has always loved the film industry and often tried his hand at acting during his childhood.
Profession
Adebayo “Ogabello” Salami is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated Yoruba actors with a long and illustrious career. He has been in the film industry for over 50 years and has appeared in over 70 films.
He began his career in 1964 by joining the Youth Music Group, led by Ojo Ladipo (aka Baba Mero). A few years later, the group officially became the Ojo Ladipo Troupe, and later the Awada Kerikeri Troupe.
After the death of Ojo Ladipo in 1978, Adebayo Salami assumed the leadership of the group and he has since come into the limelight.
Adebayo Salami starred in the first Yoruba movie, Ajani Ogun, in which the late Adeyemi Afolayan (father of Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan) played a major role. He also starred in Adeyemi Afolayan’s movie Kadara (Ad Love). He later starred in the popular Nigerian comedy series, Comedy Half Hour, under the stage name Oga Bello.
In 1985, Adebayo ‘Oga Bello’ Salami produced his debut film, Ogun Ajaye, directed by Awada Kerikeri. Since 1985, he has produced, directed and starred in many Yoruba films.
Adebayo Salami is one of the founding members of the Nigeria Association of Theatre Arts Practitioners and serves as its president.
Personal life
Adebayo “Ogabello” Salami is married to two wives. He met his first wife when he was in primary school. Her name is Alhaja Ejide.
After a while they became friends and then started a relationship. They have been together for more than forty years.
Omotayo Sanusi is Oga Bello’s second wife whom he met through his sister.
The two tied the knot in 2016. Adebayo Salami has 18 children, nine sons and nine daughters. He also has several grandchildren.
His children include Femi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo and Kemi Adebayo, and his grandchildren include Fadlullah Adebayo, Olatoun Olarenwaju, Fadlulrahman Adebayo and Firdaus Niniola Adebayo.
Social Media
Adebayo ‘Oga Bello’ Salami is not active on any social media platform. However, there are several accounts created for him by his fans.
He has stated in multiple interviews that he finds it difficult to adapt to current technology and would rather stay away from social media.
net worth
Acting in Nigerian movies is the main source of income for Adebayo “Ogabello” Salami. He has been in the movie industry for over 50 years and has acted in more than 70 movies.
Adebayo “Ogabello” Salami is one of the richest and most powerful men in Nigeria currently. His net worth is estimated to be between $200,000 and $400,000.
