Funsho Adeolu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1968 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations |
|
| Spouse | Victoria Adeolu |
| Children | 2 |
Funsho Adeolu () (born 9 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, film director and film producer. [1] [2] [3]
Early life
Adeolu was born on 9 May 1968 in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. [4] Funsho went to Baptist Academy. He has consistently been credited for Countdown at Kusini, a movie that featured his namesake, the late Oba Funsho Adeolu, the Alaaye of Ode Remo (who played Chief Eleyinmi in the old Nigerian Sitcom " The Village Headmaster"). Ibidun Allison was the other Nigerian actor in Countdown at Kusini (Amebo of " The Village Headmaster"). He featured in Heroes and Zeroes, a 2012 Nigerian drama film. [5]
Personal life
Adeolu is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu and has two sons. [6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Digiola | Nominated | [7] |
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See also
References
- ^ "My wedding ring is my only fashion accessory –Funsho Adeolu". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ RONKE KEHINDE and AUGUSTA EYIDE. "My wife is simple, homely... and I love it that way---Funsho Adeolu". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Funso Adeolu: Politics finishes your acting career - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "The spiritual side of Funsho Adeolu". The Sun News. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Funsho Adeolu Biography, Profile, Movies, Latest News & Life History - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment". naijagists.com.
- ^ "I tell my wife before I act romantic roles—Funsho Adeolu". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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- Nigerian film producers
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- 1968 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Ondo State
- 20th-century Nigerian male actors
- 21st-century Nigerian male actors
- Yoruba male actors
- Male actors in Yoruba cinema
- Nigerian male television actors
- Yoruba people
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Funsho Adeolu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1968 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations |
|
| Spouse | Victoria Adeolu |
| Children | 2 |
Funsho Adeolu () (born 9 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, film director and film producer. [1] [2] [3]
Early life
Adeolu was born on 9 May 1968 in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. [4] Funsho went to Baptist Academy. He has consistently been credited for Countdown at Kusini, a movie that featured his namesake, the late Oba Funsho Adeolu, the Alaaye of Ode Remo (who played Chief Eleyinmi in the old Nigerian Sitcom " The Village Headmaster"). Ibidun Allison was the other Nigerian actor in Countdown at Kusini (Amebo of " The Village Headmaster"). He featured in Heroes and Zeroes, a 2012 Nigerian drama film. [5]
Personal life
Adeolu is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu and has two sons. [6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Digiola | Nominated | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ "My wedding ring is my only fashion accessory –Funsho Adeolu". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ RONKE KEHINDE and AUGUSTA EYIDE. "My wife is simple, homely... and I love it that way---Funsho Adeolu". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Funso Adeolu: Politics finishes your acting career - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "The spiritual side of Funsho Adeolu". The Sun News. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Funsho Adeolu Biography, Profile, Movies, Latest News & Life History - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment". naijagists.com.
- ^ "I tell my wife before I act romantic roles—Funsho Adeolu". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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| This article about a Nigerian film director is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- Nigerian film directors
- Nigerian film producers
- Nigerian screenwriters
- Nigerian dramatists and playwrights
- 1968 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Ondo State
- 20th-century Nigerian male actors
- 21st-century Nigerian male actors
- Yoruba male actors
- Male actors in Yoruba cinema
- Nigerian male television actors
- Yoruba people
- Nigerian film biography stubs
- African film director stubs