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Funsho Adeolu | |
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| Born | 9 May 1968 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Spouse | Victoria Adeolu |
| Children | 2 |
Funsho Adeolu (ⓘ) (born 9 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, film director and film producer.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Adeolu was born on 9 May 1968 in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria.[4] He went to Baptist Academy. Adeolu featured in Heroes and Zeroes, a 2012 Nigerian drama film.[5] He is frequently incorrectly credited with appearing in Countdown at Kusini, a film that featured his namesake, the late Oba Funsho Adeolu.
Personal life
[edit]Adeolu is married to Mrs. Victoria Adeolu and has two sons.[6]
Partial filmography
[edit]- Heroes and Zeroes (2012)
- The Antique (2014) as Enoma
- The Tribunal (2017)
- The Perfect Arrangement (2022) as Otunba Adeolu Kalejaiye
- One Too Many (2022) as DSP Lekan
- Slum King (2023)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Digiola | Nominated | [7] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "My wedding ring is my only fashion accessory –Funsho Adeolu". The Punch. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ↑ 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 19 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ↑ "Funso Adeolu: Politics finishes your acting career - The Nation Newspaper". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ "The spiritual side of Funsho Adeolu". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ↑ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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