Iyaloja
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Wale Ojo is a British-Nigerian actor celebrated for his dynamic performances across film, television, and stage. He began his acting journey in the UK before gaining widespread...
Known For
Actor
Country
Nigeria
Born
Sep 9, 1964 (61)
Latest Credit
Iyaloja (2026)
Box Office
₦676,692,167
Biography
Wale Ojo is a British-Nigerian actor celebrated for his dynamic performances across film, television, and stage. He began his acting journey in the UK before gaining widespread recognition in Nigeria with the film Phone Swap, directed by Kunle Afolayan. With a career spanning decades, Ojo has demonstrated versatility in roles ranging from drama to comedy. His work in Nollywood and international projects has earned him critical acclaim and a strong fanbase. In addition to acting, Wale is passionate about nurturing African talent and storytelling through film. He remains a respected and influential figure in the African entertainment industry.
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Birth Date
Sep 9, 1964
Age
61 years old
Country
Nigeria
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Actor
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Awards
1 wins, 5 nominations
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Acting • Okechukwu Nwadibe
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2025
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₦14,578,609
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2025
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2025
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2025
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Honors
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Year
2024
AMVCA 10
Best Lead Actor
Year
2026
AMVCA 12
Best Lead Actor
Year
2018
AMVCA 6
Best Actor in a Drama
Year
2018
AMVCA 6
Best Supporting Actor
Year
2015
AMVCA 3
Best Actor in a Comedy
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Jun 6, 2025
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In the village of Kulende, a bitter rivalry, divine interventions and fierce battles shape the journey of A sabi Onile, a warrior destined to reclaim honor and face vengeance in a taste of power, betrayal, and redemption.
Apr 11, 2025
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Family Brouhaha follows a troubled family torn apart by childhood trauma and the toxic pursuit of inheritance. As a weary mother watches her children lose sight of love and duty, a devastating twist threatens to either shatter them forever—or force them to finally face their buried pain.
Nov 22, 2024
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A poignant romantic drama centered around Obinna and Stella, childhood friends whose dreams of a lifelong connection are overshadowed by life's harsh realities.
Mar 23, 2018
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Twenty-three year old Toun (Jemima Osunde), finds herself thrown into the world of the rich after her father (Kalu Ikeagwu) left his multibillion-dollar company to her in his will. She learns that her mother, Fatima (Kate Henshaw) was legally married to her father, Ifeanyi, although, due to strong opposition from his family, the marriage was annulled. He remarried, this time to Ebube (Dakore Akande), but they never had any children together. She ignored her mother and entered into a life of luxury which is threatened by her uncle, Chuka (Wale Ojo) and his son, Patrick (Adeolu Adefarasin). Her decisions put the company in a negative light and portrays her as an inferior CEO.Thrown in the mix of all of this, Toun struggles to find her old self again while pushing away old friends and falsely accusing new ones. Through all this, Joseph (Blossom Chukwujekwu) stands by her.
May 4, 2016
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Five of the top members of a company are sent to a retreat and told one of them will become the new CEO. The cordial atmosphere quickly turns into a competition to see who can outdo all the others.
Sep 8, 2013
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Sisters Olanna and Kainene return home to Nigeria, but go their separate ways. When political events emerge due to the civil war, they put away their differences and join the fight for independence.
May 29, 2026
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The film centers on the competitive, often treacherous quest for the prestigious title of Iyaloja in the Isale-Eko market