Alice Iyabo Ojo is a well-known Nigerian actress, director, and producer who has significantly contributed to the Nollywood film industry.
She has appeared in over 150 films and produced over 14.
Profile
- Full name: Olori Iyabode Omo Iadukeade
- Date of birth: December 21st, 1977
- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
- Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Black
- Occupation: Actress, television personality, director, producer, philanthropist
- Eye colour: Black
- Hair colour: Black
- Marital status: Divorced
Early Life
Iyabo Ojo was born in Lagos to an Ogun State father and attended National College, Gbagbada, before deciding to study estate management at Lagos State Polytechnic.
She began acting in 1998 after participating in a theatrical group at high school. “So when I came of age, I went to Bimbo Akintola after watching one of her films,” she explained. I told her I wanted to be an actress, and they helped me. I enrolled with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) with her help, and she then showed me about, introducing me to many of the people she knew in the industry.”
Ojo has scripted and featured in numerous Nigerian movies. Her first role turned into in 1998’s satanic, an English-language film. In 2002, she made her Yoruba-language debut with Baba Darijinwon.
In January 2015, her movie Silence, which functions Joseph Benjamin, Alex Usifo, Faithia Balogun, and Doris Simeon, premiered on the Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja, in Lagos.
In 2004, Ojo started producing her very own films, her first production being Bolutife, and then she made Bofeboko, Ololufe, Esan, and Okunkun Biribiri.
Personal Life
She is a wife in addition to her appearing profession. In 1999, Iyabo married. Shortly after, she gave birth to her first child, Festus Oladunjoye Ojo.
Then, in 2001, Iyabo gave birth to her second child. It transforms into a woman, Priscilla Ajoke Ojo.
Iyabo Ojo quickly became known as the world’s happiest mother. Aside from her rapidly expanding career, she educates her children.
She is doing quite well for unmarried mothers! Unfortunately, the well-known actress and her spouse separated many years ago.
The actress has determined a way to continue to exist through it, and now Iyabo Ojo and her children are delighted.
But she has attributed the failure of her first marriage to getting married too young.
She has spoken of her purpose to prevent the use of her former husband’s surname, Ojo.
Filmography
She has directly or indirectly contributed to various Nollywood and Yoruba movies. Some of these movies include:
- Satanic
- Agogo Ide
- Baba Darinjinwon
- Okanla
- Silence
- Beyond Disability
- Black Val
- Arinzo
- Apo Owo
- Awusa
- Tore Ife (Love)
- Trust
- Ore
- Ipadabo
- Twisted Twin
- Kostrobu
- Gone to America
- Divorce Not Allowed
She has produced several movies under her production company, most of which receive incredible viewership. Some of Iyabo Ojo films include:
- Bulutife
- Esan
- Ololufe
- Bofeboko
Awards
The actress’s significant influence on the success of several Nollywood and Yoruba films has not gone unnoticed. She has earned accolades and recognition from several reputable organizations.
- In 2007, in the United Kingdom, she won the Best Crossover Actress during African Film Awards.
- In 2011, she won the Excellent Performance on Stage during the BOTRA Award.
- In 2011, she was awarded the Best Feature Film at the Abuja International Film Festival.
- In 2011, she won the Award of Excellence and Recognition by the Deluxe Magazine.
- In 2012, she emerged the Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards
- In 2013, Iyabo won the Best Actress of the Year during the CAMA Awards.
- In 2015, she was named the Woman of the Year at Africa Mouthpiece.
- In 2015, she was named the Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the City People Movie Award.
Net Worth
The actress has made a fortune out of her career. She is reportedly worth $600,000, according to multiple sources.
Social Media
- Instagram page: @iyaboojofespris
