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Wale Ojo (born 9 September 1968) is a well-known British-Nigerian actor and filmmaker who began his career as a budding talent in Nigeria.
Later, he moved to the United Kingdom and his career flourished. He was recognized for his outstanding roles in famous movies such as Telephone Exchange and Difficult Casesand his outstanding contribution to television drama Meet the Adebanjo familyWale Ojo has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Nigerian actors
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| full name: | Olawale Ojo |
| stage name: | Wale Ojo |
| date of birth: | September 9, 1968 (55 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ibadan Ojo, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Oyo State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| educate: | University of Hull |
| high: | 1.83 m |
| parents: | Joseph Adeleye Ojo |
| brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $1 million – $5 million |
Early life and education
Wale Ojo, a famous British-Nigerian actor, was born in the vibrant country of Nigeria on September 9, 1968. He is a native of Ojo town in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
His father, lawyer Joseph Adeleye Ojo, died at the age of 91, leaving behind a fortune. Wale grew up in a polygamous family, raised by his mother, who, like him, was also in show business.
Unfortunately, there is very limited information about Wale’s siblings, despite him coming from a polygamous family with several siblings. Nevertheless, Wale Ojo managed to complete his educational journey successfully and eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in a respected University of Hull.
Profession
Wale Ojo began his acting career at the age of nine; Nigerian Institute of International Affairs At the age of 11, he took part in a UNICEF-sponsored Children’s Day event. In 1986, he made his UK debut as the young Othello in London’s East End. Since then, Wale has appeared on stages across the UK.
Wale became a famous actor at an early age. He rose to fame by appearing in drama shows and soap operas on Africa’s first television station. West Ibadan TelevisionHe has directed many notable theatre productions, including Langbodo By: Wale Ogunyemi, Beer House Philosophy Author: Bode Osanyin, A desperate doctor Macbeth written by Moliere and Macbeth written by William Shakespeare.
National Tourism Administration Wale Ojo has appeared in television shows such as Children’s Group 101 and A big family.He has worked with industry giants like Tunde Kelani, Wale Adenuga, Michael Udoh, Sadiq Dada, Charles Novia, Joke Silva, Femi Oke, Lekan Balogun and Kingsley Omoefe in several Nigerian film projects.
His notable works include the comedy series Meet the Adebanjo family (2012-2014) and was nominated for the Africa Magic Audience Choice Award for Best Comedy Actor in 2018. Wale has also received acclaim for his roles in successful films Telephone Exchangewon the Best Actor Award at the Nigerian Streamline Entertainment Awards.
He recently played a detective in a new drama Blood Sistersinvestigating the tragic death of Deyemi Okanlawon’s character. Wale Ojo plays the role of Timi in the 2023 film Breath of LifePremiering on Prime Video.
In addition to performances, Wale’s initiatives have also led to Virgo FoundationCommitted to promoting and preserving African traditions, values and culture. In addition, he serves as a brand ambassador for several companies and occasionally showcases his modeling skills.
Awards and nominations
- 2013: Nigerian Film Awards – Nominated
- 2012: Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Winner
- 2015: Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards – Nominated
- 2018: Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards – Nominated
- 2018: Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards – Nominated
- 2022: Africa Movie Academy Awards – Nominated
social media
- Instagram account: wale ojo (@realwaleojo)
- Twitter account: wale ojo (@realwaleojo)
- IMDb: Wale Ojo
personal life
Popular British-Nigerian actor, Wale Ojo, 55, is currently single after an unfortunate incident that led to the end of his past relationship.
Despite his successful career, Wale lives his life without a spouse or girlfriend. He keeps his personal life very private and does not disclose information about his children, so the public knows nothing about it.
It needs to be clarified that Wale Ojo is not related to Tomi Ojo by blood, nor is Tomi his daughter. Both are well-known figures in the Nigerian film industry and the Nigerian movie industry. Wale Ojo is also not related to Wole Ojo by blood; Wole is not his son.
Filmography
- Difficult Cases
- anger
- Titans Reborn
- guard
- Telephone Exchange
- Big Shot
- Half yellow sun
- Letter from Adam
- Caesar’s Retribution
- When love happens
- 8 bars and a clef
- Fifty
- Lifestyle
- Song from the darkness
- A place called forward
- Song of Ubang
- hound
- Silent Murder
- This lady calls life
net worth
Wale Ojo is a talented British-Nigerian actor who has amassed an impressive net worth or net income of between $1 million and $5 million.
This huge fortune is perhaps attributed to his stellar career in the film industry, where he has showcased his outstanding abilities and enchanted audiences around the world. Due to his love and commitment to acting, Wale Ojo has gained financial success, recognition and love from his fans and peers.
