Biography
Adeoye Adewale (born January 10, 1959) is his birth name but is commonly known as “Elesho“.
He is a veteran Nollywood actor and comedian known for his role in the 1983 film “Taxi Driver”.
He has become one of the most respected figures in the Nigerian entertainment industry. His contribution to the development of Nollywood is unparalleled.
Nigerian actor
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| Full name: | Adeoye Adewale |
| Stage name: | Elesho |
| Born: | January 10, 1959 (age 65) |
| Place of birth: | Ikirun, Osun, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Osun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Yemi Elesho |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net worth: | 550,000 USD |
Early life and education
Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale was born on January 10, 1959 in Ikirun, Osun State. His parents were strict and he was brought up very well by them.
He grew up in Ile Ife. According to him, he had a good life as a child and young man because his father was the Baale of his village.
Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale started his education at Local Authority (LA) Primary School in Osun State. He later moved to Modern School in Ile Ife.
As a student at Modern School, he wished to learn how to sell pharmaceuticals and it was this wish that caused him to drop out of Modern School.
Career
Before venturing into acting, Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale worked with various companies in various parts of Osun State and beyond. His acting career started during his primary school days.
According to him, when interviewed, he said he started his acting career from Ilorin. He said he and his crew started by performing stage plays in school.
He also said that the movie “Taxi Driver” really brought him to the limelight because it was the first optical movie he starred in. He met other veteran actors in the movie industry such as Baba Lere Paimo (Eda), Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Wole Olowomojuore, Ogun Majek of Ibadan, Olofa Ina, Toyosi Arigbabowo and many others.
He gradually became famous for his unique and legendary use of Yoruba words.
Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale is a veteran Yoruba comedian who has become a big name in the Nollywood industry. His contributions to the Yoruba film industry are well documented. He is one of the most creative actors today.
He is talented and highly skilled. His roles are always excellent, even though he did not attend any university.
Apart from acting, Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale is also known as a Presenter (MC).
Personal life
Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale is happily married and has been so for many years. This marriage is blessed with many children. One of his children is Yemi Elesho who has also become a trendy comedian and MC after his father.
Yemi Elesho was born in Kwara state and was inspired by his father. So acting is a family tradition.
Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale has become one of the most respected individuals in the acting industry.
List of movies played
- Taxi Driver (1983)
- Alaar (The Transporter) (2020)
- Arike Osha (2018)
- The Legend of Zelda (2018)
- Farugbotayin (2017)
- Funny couple
- Caught red-handed
- Laughing gas
- Last minute
- Owo Blow (1997)
- Big Daddy (2004)
- The Old Testament (1993)
- Obi-Omo (2009)
- The Last Airbender (2005)
- Agbeke (2004)
- Ogoji Ojo
- Akobi Gomina (2002)
- Suku Suku bam bam (2004)
- The Last Airbender (2004)
- Eyin Ogongo (2002)
- Gbokogboko (2003)
- Kope (2004)
- Omo Orukan of the Kerikeri group
- Ayanmo of the Ogunde group
- Ori Olori by Ade Love
- Oku Eyes
Net worth
Adeoye ‘Elesho’ Adewale has an estimated net worth of US$550,000, making him one of the richest Nollywood actors today.
Social media
Facebook: Adeoye Adewale
