Muyiwa Ademola (born 26 January 1971), also known as Muyiwa Authentic, is a Nigerian actor, film producer, and director.[1] In 2005, his film ORI (Fate) won the best indigenous film at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2008, he was nominated for the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor.[2][3][4]
Muyiwa Ademola | |
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| Born | (1971-01-26) 26 January 1971 (age 51) Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr. Authentic |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | Actor, filmmaker and film director |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Notable work | Ori, Ogo Osupa, Ile, J.J, Alapadupe, Owo Okuta, Gbarada |
| Spouse | Omolara Ademola |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent | Rebecca Ademola (mother) Isiah Ademola (father) |
He was born on 26 January 1971 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State southwestern Nigeria.[5] He attended St. David's High School at Molete in Ibadan where he obtained the West Africa Secondary School Certificate.[6] He later proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in adult education.[7]
He joined the Nigerian film industry through Charles Olumo, popularly known as Agbako who based in his hometown, Abeokuta.[8] He later met a movie director called S.I Ola who taught him acting and movie production.[9] He began his acting career fully in 1991. In 1995, he produced his first script into a movie titled Asise (Blunder). The production was sponsored by Dibel, who deals in generating sets. Since 1995, he has produced, directed and featured in several Yoruba Nollywood movies.[10] In January 2013, it was reported that he was involved in an accident, which almost resulted in his death.[11] He is managed by Adenekan Mayowa.
Ademola married a woman named Omolara Ademola in June 23, 2006, and they have three children together. He also has a set of twins outside wedlock, which makes him a father to five children. His wife and all his children live in Toronto, Canada.[12]
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