Funsho Adeolu (listen) (born 9 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, film director and film producer.[1][2][3]

Funsho Adeolu
Born (1968-05-09) 9 May 1968 (age 56)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
SpouseVictoria Adeolu
Children2

Early life

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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

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Adeolu is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu and has two sons.[6]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Category Film Result Ref
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Digiola Nominated [7]
 
Kate Henshaw on set with Chioma Toplis ("Stolen Bible" 2004)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Funso Adeolu: Politics finishes your acting career - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  4. ^ "The spiritual side of Funsho Adeolu". The Sun News. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Funsho Adeolu Biography, Profile, Movies, Latest News & Life History - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment". naijagists.com.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.