Jab Adu
Jab Adu (December 28, 1932 - 2016), born Joseph Abiodun Babajide, was an actor and producer from Nigeria.[1][2] He directed the 1977 Nigerian film , the highest grossing film in Nigeria for several decades.[3] He was among the pioneers of Nigerian filmmaking.[4]
He was born in Calabar.[5] From 1941 until 1946 he studied at St. Gregory's College in the Obalende neighborhood of Lagos.[5]
Filmography[]
Actor[]
- Countdown at Kusini (1976) as Juma Bukari
- Saworoide (1999) as Lagbayi
- The Village Headmaster (1968 - 1988), a soap opera, as Bassey Okon
Director[]
- (1977)[6]
References[]
- ^ "Jab Adu… exit of legendary actor". 2 March 2016.
- ^ "Veteran actor Jab Adu dies at 83 | Premium Times Nigeria". February 29, 2016.
- ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/201711070847.html[bare URL]
- ^ "Opinion | Disqualifying "Lionheart" from the Oscars ignores colonialism's impact". NBC News.
- ^ a b "Jab Adu dies at 83". February 29, 2016.
- ^ "BISI DAUGHTER OF THE RIVER (1977)". BFI.
Categories:
- 1932 births
- 2016 deaths