British Nigerian actor
Wale Ojo
Nationality British-Nigerian Citizenship United Kingdom, Nigeria Alma mater University of Hull , (Drama, 1986)Occupations Years active 1976–present Known for Phone Swap
Wale Ojo (Listen ⓘ British Nigerian actor. He started as a child actor in television. He subsequently continued acting roles in the UK and Nigeria.[ 1] [ 2] The Hard Case 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for this leading role in Phone Swap ,[ 3] [ 4]
Early life and education
Ojo started acting professionally as a child. At the age of 8, he worked with Akin Lewis , who played a barber on the NTA Ibadan 1980s television series Why Worry . At age 12, he moved with his family to England, where he also attended university.[ 5]
Ojo credits his career on influences from his mother, who was an actress and supportive of his career,[ 6] Chief Wale Ogunyemi , Tunji Oyelana , playwright Wole Soyinka , and Zulu Sofola .[ 5]
New Nigeria Cinema
Ojo founded New Nigeria Cinema, whose aim is to improve the quality of Nigerian films. New Nigeria Cinema hosted a film viewing and lectures at the British Film Institute in London in 2010.[ 7] [ 8]
TV programs
Films
Year
Film
Role
Notes
1995
The Hard Case The gambler
Short film
1999
Rage Pin
Ojo's first feature film debut. He plays a schizophrenic gangster.[ 14]
2011
Johnny English Reborn President Chambal
2011
The Guard Doctor Oleyuwo[ 15]
Irish buddy film starring Brendan Gleeson , Don Cheadle .
2012
Phone Swap Akin
Also featured Nse Ikpe Etim , Joke Silva , Chika Okpala, Lydia Forson and Hafeez Oyetoro. This was Ojo's first feature film in Nigeria.[ 16]
2012
Big Man
2013
Half of a Yellow Sun Chief Okonji
Historical film featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor , Thandie Newton , Onyeka Onwenu , Anika Noni Rose , Joseph Mawle , Genevieve Nnaji , OC Ukeje and John Boyega .[ 17]
2014
A Letter from Adam Adam
Romance starring Lydia Forson (who also wrote the screenplay), Naa Ashokor Mensah Doku, Akorfa Edjeani, Albert Jackson, Fred Kanebi, Jeff Kumordzie and Louie Lartey.
2014
Render to Caesar Pade
Crime thriller also featuring Gbenga Akinnagbe , Omoni Oboli and Bimbo Manuel
2014
When Love Happens Oladele Laguda
Romantic comedy featuring Weruche Opia as Moduroti (Mo) Bankole-Smith
2015
8 Bars and a Clef Felix Mensah
Film about a musically gifted recording artist dealing with dyslexia.[ 18]
2015
Fifty Kunle
Stars Iretiola Doyle , Nse Ikpe-Etim , Dakore Egbuson
2016
Ayamma: Music in the Forest Prince Daraima
Directed by Chris Eneaji Eneng. Also starring Moses Armstrong, Theresa Edem , Smart Edikan
2016
Betrayal Funbi
Written and directed by Darasen Richards. Also starring David Jones David and Theresa Edem.[ 19]
2016
The CEO Kola Alabi
2016
Ojukokoro Mad Dog Max
This crime film is also known as Ojukokoro: Greed and includes an ensemble cast.
2016
White Colour Black Monsiour Dabo
Also starring Dudley O’Shaughnessy as the main character.[ 20]
2017
Alter Ego Timothy
Also starring Ayenuro Ademola, Rahila Ahmed, Abiola Atande
2017
Sand Castle Ayade
Also starring Mary Uranta and Sylvia Edem.
2018
Disguise Theophilus Vaughn
Also starring Toyin Abraham, Faith Adibe, Daniel K. Daniel , Afanye Daniel
2018
Lara and the Beat Uncle Tunde
Also starring Chioma Chukwuka , Saidi Balogun , Shaffy Bello, Chinedu Ikedieze
2018
New Money Chuka
Also stars Jemima Osunde , Kate Henshaw , Blossom Chukwujekwu , Dakore Akande , Osas Ighodaro and Falz d Bahd Guy .[ 21]
2018
Voiceless Scream Dr. Joel Azubike
Directed by Dotun Taylor and also stars Jide Kosoko and Adeniyi Johnson.[ 22]
2019
Another Father's Day Femi Daniel
Sequel to Happy Father's Day film. Directed by Bukola Ogunsola. Also stars Mercy Aigbe .[ 23]
2019
Coming from Insanity Mr. Martins
Crime drama with Gabriel Afolyan, Sani Danja, Dakore Akande, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Damilola Adegbite[ 24]
2019
Don't Get Mad Get Even Dr. Badejo[ 25]
Ojo's feature film directorial debut. Features Toyin Abraham , Saheed Balogun and Nancy Isime .
2019
Jumbled Mr Sagoe[ 26]
Also stars Femi Adebayo , Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu, Lilian Esoro .
2019
Kasanova Femi[ 27]
Also starring Iretiola Doyle , Toyin Abraham , Ruby Akubueze and Yomi Alvin.
2019
Ordinary Fellows Professor Jega
A film by Lorenzo Menakaya
2019
Walking with Shadows Dad
Drama also starring Ozzy Agu, Funlola Aofiyebi , Ayoola Ayolola , Zainab Balogun , Riyo David and Ade Laoye .[ 28]
2020
This Lady Called Life Daddy[ 29]
Stars Bisola Aiyeola , Samuel Asa'ah, and Lota Chukwu .
2021
Silent Murder Also stars Tina Mba , Wole Ojo , Saidi Balogun , Eniola Badmus , Charles Okocha, Bayray McNwizu .[ 30]
2022
Bloodhound Azusa[ 31]
Also starring Ademola Adedoyin, Abayomi Alvin , Samuel Asa'ah.
2022
Songs of Ubong Ubong
Also stars Rhoda Morakinyo. Directed by Owen Olowu. Inspired by the Songs of Solomon .[ 32]
2022
A Place Called Forward Husband
Also stars Fred Amata and Judith Audu . Written by Aboyowa Aby Mene. Directed by Umanu Ojochenemi Elijah.[ 33]
2022
A Song From the Dark Magnus Williams
Also stars Garcia Alicia Brown, Kane Surry, Vanessa Vanderpuye, Nse Ikpe-Etim , Dean Kilbey, Tom Patient, Lola Ogunyemi, Dimeji Ewuoso, Ryan Spong, Dylan McCormack, Octavia Gilmore, Yinka Awoni, Marshall Griffin, Alexander Scrivens, Amy Lally. Written and directed by Ogodinife Okpue.[ 34]
2023
Love, Lust & Other Things Chijindu Amadi
Also stars Osas Ighodaro and Ramsey Nouah . Directed by Kayode Kasum.[ 35]
2023
Breath of Life Timi Johnson
Also stars Genoveva Umeh, Chimezie Imo, Bimbo Manuel , Tina Mba , Demola Adedoyin, Sam Dede , Sambasa Nzeribe , and Melly Atari. First Amazon Prime commissioned Nigerian film.[ 36] [ 37]
2024
The Man Died
Wole Soyinka Also stars Sam Dede , Norbert Young , Segilola Ogidan , Abraham Amkpa, Christiana Oshunniyi, Temmy Fosudo, and Ropo Ewenla. Directed by Awam Amkpa .[ 38]
Theatre
Year
Play
Theatre
Role
Notes
2009
The Sunset Limited [ 39] Capital Centre, Warwickshire, England
Black
Michael Gould performed as White
2005
Who Killed Mr Drum? [ 40] Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London
Henry Nxumalo
The plays title references the murder of an investigative reporter from South Africa's well-known magazine, Drum
As Director
Year
Title
Distributor
Notes
2017
Ghost of Tarkwa Bay unknown
Nigeria's first movie about the art of surfing. Also features Ibrahim Odrago, May Owen, Armando Abraham, and Godspower. This short film marks Wale Ojo's directorial debut.[ 41] [ 42]
2022
This, Your Lagos unknown
This documentary, starring William H. Ashbee, is 1 hour and 36 mins in length.[ 43]
Awards and nominations
See also
References
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