Biography
Babatunde Omidina (born August 22, 1958 – November 22, 2021) was a Nigerian actor and stand-up comedian, popularly known by his stage name Baba Suwe.
He is one of the actors who brought fame to the Yoruba genre of the Nigerian film industry.
Baba Suwe, as he was affectionately known, is gone, but his films live on with his witty one-liners and the humor in all his roles.
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| Real name: | Babatunde Omidina |
| Stage name: | Baba Suwe |
| Born: | August 22, 1958 (age 63) |
| Place of birth: | Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Omoladun Omidina (m. 1995–2009) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Junior Ominida, Halimat Omidina, Okiki Omidina |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net worth: | 500,000 USD |
Early life and education
Born into a polygamous family with three wives, Baba Suwe grew up in Lagos. He was born on August 22, 1958.
A native of Igbgogbo, Ikorodu, he attended Jamaitul Muslim Primary School in Lagos.
He was also a student at Osogbo Children’s Boarding School. He continued his education at Adekanbi Commercial Secondary School in Mile 12, Lagos.
Baba Suwe also attended Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo, Osun State.
Career
Baba Suwe started acting at the age of 18 when he dropped out of high school, and he was in the fourth grade at the time.
His passion developed when Baba Mero and his group came to a boarding school for children in Osogbo to perform. After watching them, he bought drums and other musical instruments, picked up some street boys like Mufitau Ilumoka, Sola Taiwo and others, and formed a drama group.
That is what transformed into the brand ‘Baba Suwe’ today. His first show was at Amuto Playground, Lagos Island. Although it was a free show, he was happy that it was a huge success.
Baba Suwe rose to fame after he appeared in a movie titled Omolasan, a movie produced by Obalende. He became more popular after he appeared in Iru Esin, produced by Olaiya Igwe in 1997.
He has presented and produced several Nigerian films, such as Baba Jaiye Jaiye, a film starring Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo, son of veteran actor Adebayo Salami. He is known for his 21st century films; N150 Million (2003), Kowope (2004) and 36 Kiniun (2003).
In 2011, Baba Suwe accused the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of trafficking in cocaine. The accusation was described as false and defamatory by the Lagos High Court. His lawyer was the late Bamidele Aturu, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist.
Personal life
Baba Suwe was married to Monsurat Omidina, a popular comedian and actress known by her stage name Omoladun Kenkelewu, from 1995 until her death in 2009.
He has three children – Junior Ominida, Halimat Omidina and Okiki Omidina. After his wife’s death, his stepdaughter, Omolara Kareem, accused him of murdering her mother.
According to her, “She [Monsurat] died of high blood pressure due to an argument with her husband.” He has since remarried.
In 2017, veteran actor Baba Suwe suffered a stroke and has been unable to move since. He blamed his health problems on his detention by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
List of movies played
- Uncle
- Oju Oloju
- Baba Londoner
- Not broken
- Aso Ibora
- Obelomo
- Elebolo””
- Larinloodu
- 150 Million (2003)
- 36 Kinniun 1&2 (2003)
- Kope (2004)
- Maradona (2003)
- The Old Man (2008)
- Ikunle Kesan (2008)
- The Story of You (2007)
- Aimasiko Eda (2006)
- Owo Laso Oge (2005)
- The Idile (2004)
- Olorun Esan (2004)
- The Elf (2004)
- Omo Ole
- Ito Funfun 1&2
- Teni N Teni
- Kunle Alajeseku 1&2
- Perosoko
- Arewa Okunrin
- Ife Otito 1&2
- Eru Eleru
- Obajobalo
- Oh yes
- April Fuulu
- Ojabo Kofo
- Sunmibare 1&2
- Mr. A.
- Oyato 1&2
- Mother
- Ogede Didun
- Akobi Gomina
Net worth
Baba Suwe is a force to be reckoned with, especially in the Yoruba film industry, being considered one of the richest and most influential people with a net worth of around US$500,000.
