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Paul Adams (born 28 January 1957) is a Nollywood actor, content producer, graphic artist and presenter from Nigeria.
The Edo-born actor is a screenwriter, screenwriter, film director and producer.
Paul Adams had a successful career in journalism, working as an illustrator for the country’s leading magazines and newspapers.
Nigerian actors
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full name: | Paul Adams |
date of birth: | January 28, 1957 (67 years old) |
place of birth: | Benin, Edo, Nigeria |
country of origin: | Edo State |
Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
high: | not applicable |
parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Adams |
brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
spouse: | Mojisola Omolola Falola (m. 2012) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
children: | Jewel Adams |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $500,000 to $800,000 |
early life
Paul Adams was born three years before Nigeria’s independence. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adams on January 28, 1957. He was born in Benin City and is a native of Edo State.
Paul Adams is an Edo native who speaks the local dialect fluently. He was born into a middle-class family and his parents raised him to Christianity. He lived in a middle-class neighborhood in Benin City when he was young.
His acting career began in his childhood when he and his classmates were taken to the then Nigerian Television (now the Nigerian Television Authority) to act in children’s plays. He also joined drama groups in secondary school and college.
Although Paul Adams was born and raised in Edo State, he moved to Lagos at a young age for higher education. After completing his studies at a tertiary institution in Lagos, he settled in the mainland area of Lagos.
educate
Paul Adams received his primary and secondary education in leading public schools in Edo State.
After graduating from high school with honors in West African examination subjects, he decided to pursue further studies and was admitted to a school in southwestern Nigeria.
Paul Adams is an alumnus of Yaba Technical College, Lagos, where he studied Graphic Design.
Profession
Although Paul Adams acted in children’s plays as a child, he did not enter the acting industry until he graduated from college. He began to take acting seriously after starring in a church play, “Jesus is the Light of the World.” The play was directed by Imee James. His friend and actor Patrick Doyle also attended the event.
Patrick Doyle praised his performance and connected him with movie producer Zeb Ejiro. He soon landed a role in Zeb Ejiro’s hit series Ripples. Due to his success in Ripples, he landed another role in the TV series Checkmate. Amaka Igwe produced the popular series. He has since acted in several soap operas and Nigerian movies.
Paul Adams also had a successful career in the journalism industry. He began his journalism career as an illustrator at News Watch magazine. He later left News Watch and worked in a series of news magazines before joining Vanguard. He worked as a cartoon editor at Vanguard for ten years before retiring. After leaving journalism, he produced his first film, Shackles, in 1999. He wrote the screenplay for the film. He also produced a TV series, Lifestyle, which aired on Africa Magic in 2007.
In 2014, Paul Adams produced a 13-part series, NERSA WATCH, an environmental advocacy film produced for the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency.
Paul Adams is one of Nigeria’s most successful professional actors. He has over three decades of experience as a screen and stage actor. He has appeared in many television series, films and stage plays. Notable works include Tinsel, Itan, Ripples, Checkmate, Jaded Option, Tomi’s Got A Gun, The Gods Are Not To Blame, The Dance Of The Maidens, Ajanaku, Jesus, Light Of The World, Rituals, Waka The Musical, Magnate and The King Must Dance.
Filmography
- It was also desecrated.
- Osamed
- Other women
- Mrs. Anjora
- eve
- family
- High
- 93 days
- Foil
- Etan
- ripple
- Checkmate
- Tired of choice
- Tommy has a gun
- It’s not God’s fault
- Girl’s Dance
- Ajanaku
- Jesus, the Light of the World
- ceremony
- Waka the Musical
- Giant
- The King Must Dance
- King of Ijudia
- Eve’s Story
- Super Story
- Majestic Hotel
- Love Story
- Fire and Glory
- Custody battle
- Dray
- Frugal Collector
social media
Paul Adams has over 2000 followers on Instagram.
- Instagram account: @paul.adamspaul
personal life
Paul Adams is 66 years old. He celebrated his diamond jubilee with a party attended by friends and family.
Paul Adams has a daughter, Jewel Adams, who lives in Maryland, USA. He considers Dejumo Lewis and Femi Robinson as role models in his acting career.
He is a devout Christian. Paul Adams has starred in many gospel films. He is also interested in music and has been visiting recording studios since 1986 and plans to release a full album soon.
Paul Adams married his sweetheart, Mojisola Omolola Farola in 2022. Their wedding reception was held at the Surulere Town Hall in Lagos. He and Mojisola Omolola Farola have been friends since childhood.
net worth
Paul Adams has accumulated a significant amount of wealth through working as an actor, film producer, graphic artist, and content producer.
It is estimated that he is worth between $500,000 and $800,000.