Funsho Adeolu
Funsho Adeolu | |
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| Born | 9 May 1968 Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Years active | present |
Funsho Adeolu (born May 9, 1968) is a Nigerian film actor, director and producer.[1][2]
Early life[]
He was born on May 9, 1968 in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria.[3] Funsho went to Baptist Academy. He has constantly been credited for Countdown at Kusini, a movie that featured his namesake, late Oba Funsho Adeolu, the Alaaye of Ode Remo (who played Chief Eleyinmi in the old Nigerian Sitcom "The Village Headmaster"). Other Nigerian actor in Countdown at Kusini was Ibidun Allison (Amebo of "The Village Headmaster"). He featured in Heroes and Zeroes, a 2012 Nigerian drama film.[4]
Personal life[]
He is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu with two sons.[5]
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Digiola | Nominated | [6] |
Kate Henshaw on set with Chioma Toplis ("Stolen Bible" 2004)
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 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
- ^ 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 2015-04-19. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
- ^ "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 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
- ^ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
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