His full name is Adewole Ojo but widely known by his stage name as Wole Ojo. He is a Nollywood actor, a television personality and a model.
He was born on the 6th of June 1984 in Lagos State to a Yoruba Parents. He is a fast rising Nollywood star to watch in the entertainment industry. He is the winner of the 4th edition of Amstel Malta Box Office Reality Show.
Educational Background
Wole Ojo had his primary and secondary education in Lagos where he obtained his first and secondary school certificates respectively. He later went to the University of Lagos to have Bachelor’s degree in Creative Arts. He has since remained relevant in the movie industry.
His Acting Career
Wole Ojo started acting at a very tender age of nine years. He made a history of his debut stage performance at the age of 11 years to commemorate the Children’s day celebration held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. The programme was sponsored by UNICEF.
He however made his journey into Nollywood in 2009 after winning the 4th edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office reality show in Lagos.
He is such a creative, skillful and exceptionally talented in acting and interpretation of movie roles. He can as well accept any character assigned him by movie directors and producers in the industry. He is still very vibrant in the industry and he acts both English and Yoruba. His style of acting is a unique one that portrays acting as real life situation.
He is reputed in acting Children’s series Kidivision 101 and a hit family sitcom, One Big Family. The programmes are aired freely in Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). He acts alongside top Nollywood styles like Joke Silva, Femi Oke, Jide Kosoko, Wale Adenuga, Michael Udoh, Lekan Balogun, Sodiq Dada and others.
He rose to popularity after starring in a Nollywood hit movie “The Child”.
Wole Ojo has acted a number of Nollywood movies and television drama series including The Match Maker, Out of Luck, Perfect Union, Brave, When Fishes Down, The Child, Maami and many others.
Awards
Wole Ojo is such resourceful young actor and a recipient of several awards. They include:
- 2010 most promising actor at the 6th African Movie Academy Awards.
- 2013 best actor (indigenous) at the Nollywood movie Awards.
- 2014 best new actor (Yoruba) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
- 2015 best actor in a drama at the African Viewers Choice Awards.
- 2015 actor of the year in Nollywood at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
- Best student actor in 2010 at Peak Awards.
His Endorsements
Wole Ojo is a proud Brand Ambassador of Amstel Malta.
His Net Worth
Wole Ojo is a renowned Nollywood actor to watch, rated one of the richest and most influential in entertainment industry with a net worth of about $400,000 dollars.