Muyiwa Ademolas Biography and Significant Age Milestones

June 14, 2024

At 51 years of age, long-standing Nollywood actor, filmmaker, producer, and director Muyiwa Ademola has made fame and fortune for himself in his career. Mostly famous in Yoruba movies, the actor started acting at the age of 20. He recorded his first professional acting gig in 1991 and has been growing strong ever since then. He later won his first award in 2005 at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Profile Summary of Muyiwa Ademola

Full Name: Muyiwa Ademola
Nickname: Muyi Authentic
Date of Birth: 26th January 1971
Age: 51 years old
Place of Birth: Abeokuta, Ogun state
Ethnicity: Yoruba
State of Origin: Ogun state
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Married to Omolara Ademola (2006)
Children: Five
Education: University of Ibadan
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
Years Active: 1991 – present

Muyiwa Ademola was Born 51 Years Ago in Abeokuta

Being born on the 26th day of January 1971 makes Muyiwa Ademola 51 years old. He was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State in the southern part of Nigeria to the family of Prince Isaiah and Rebecca Ademola. It is recorded that he has a younger sister named Toyin who is an event planner. Aside from this, it is not known if he has other siblings. His father was said to be a religious person and an elder in their church.

In one of his interviews, Muyiwa revealed that he grew up in a very humble background where his parents found it hard to send him to the university. To emphasize how financially weak his father was, the actor said that his father never owned a motorcycle. Going on, he stated that they never had electricity and he had to use a local lamp to read for his SSCE. All this, however, did not make him lose interest in education and most importantly, pursuing his dream.

He Graduated From The University of Ibadan At The Age of 34

Going by his academic history, Muyiwa Ademola completed his primary and secondary school at Christ Church School, Mapo V, Elekuro, Ibadan, and St. David’s High School, Molete, Ibadan, respectively. Due to financial constraints, he waited for 13 years before he could further his education at a university level. In his words, he said: “I had my university education 13 years after my secondary school, yet, I’m being celebrated in this manner”.

In 2005, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Adult Education from the University of Ibadan, Oyo state. It was also recorded that he has a certificate in Chemistry from an affiliate institution in London.

Muyiwa Ademola Encountered Oppositions At The Start of His Career

Though he has become a well-known name in the Yoruba movie industry, Muyiwa cannot easily forget how his family, especially his father, opposed his choice of career. Considering Isaiah Ademola’s position as an elder in the church, the actor said that he did not see acting as befitting and of a moral standard to go into by any of his children, but he (Muyiwa) would not give up.

Muyiwa was a science student in his secondary school days but had always loved arts. He had an interest in acting and usually thinks of ways to be creative. His interest in acting landed him a position as the Deputy of Publicity in his school’s press club. During the days, after watching Nigerian movies, he would write his own scripts and start looking for sponsors to help him publish them. In 1988, he went with one of his stories to meet actor Shola Ogunshola best known as Isho Pepper. However, Shola rejected his stories only on the basis that he was still too young for the job.

He Eventually Made an Entrance into Nollywood At The Age of 20 in 1991

Muyiwa did not relent but continued meeting different people with his scripts. Fortunately, in 1991, he met Charles Olumo, popularly known as Agbako, and he gave him his first major contract. Muyiwa also credited his success to movie director S.I Ola who taught him all the rudiments of acting, directing, and film production. Following his meeting with S.I Ola, Ademola commenced his acting career fully and produced his first written script – the movie Asise (meaning BLUNDER) in 1995.

The actor would later hit the limelight in 1997 with the movie Ogo Osupa. The movie gave him a big announcement and since then, he has been making strides in the industry. In 2004, he directed and starred in the Yoruba movie Ori as a mad man. The following year, Ori was awarded the Best Indigenous Film at the Africa Movie Academy Award. In addition, Muyiwa Ademola is the CEO of the Authentic School of Drama and Film Production. So far, the actor has produced, directed, and starred in over 100 Yoruba Nollywood movies.

His Filmography

Ile
Ami Ayo
Fimidara Ire
Asise
Fadeyi Oloro
Orí (Fate)
Indomie Lomo
Omo Elemosho
Tewe Tegbo
Eni Owo
Connection
Dairy of Hamzat
The Golden Seed (Irugbin Wura)
Aimo Ni (Ignorance)
Gbeje Oloko
Aro Meta Clinic
Ji Masun
Oko mi Ore mi
Eyitayo
Ayederu
Satan’s Bride
Ajolaye
Aarinola
Wahala –
Abawo Mi –
Sunday Igboho
Alagata (Third Party)
Ewatomi
Twisted
Autism
Sekunola
Ayo Olopon
Addict (Baraku)
Eebo bu
Omoniyun
Gbarada
Itelorun
Gale Gale
Ekisa
Secrets Asiri
Oro Olori
Eleda Opo
Aforji (Forgiveness)
Agbaje Omo Onile
Amope Ajabiiji
Intent (Igbati)
Cold-Hearted
Survival of Jelili
Majele
Hook Up
Yonusimi
Shame
Ajanaku
Depression
Paradox
Oko Bange
Aje Oja
The Twins – Ejiworo (Yet to be shot)

Awards and Nominations

As expected, the actor has won multiple awards for his works in the Nigerian movie industry. Below is a list of the awards and nominations he has bagged over the course of his acting career.

2005 – At the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards, he won the Best Indigenous Film Award
2008 – Nominee at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor
2015 – Best Actor of the year at the Odua Image Awards
2015 – BON Awards named him the Best Yoruba Actor of the Year
2017 – Nominee at the City People Movie Awards in the Best Yoruba Actor Category
2017 – Pacesetters Entertainment and Recognition Awards (PERA) Winner
2018 – Best Versatile Actor at the Greenview Awards
2018 – Glam Male Best Actor of the Year nominee at the Nigerian Glam Awards
2019 – Award of Excellence at the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Award
2019 – Inspirational Award at the Symbol of Hope Foundation 5th Leadership Conference and Humanitarian Service Award
Most Creative Actor at the 1st Yoruba Movie Gists Award
2019 – Golden Ticket at the Blingz Events Awards – 2019
2019 – Nominee for Best Producer at the African Film Awards
2019 – Actor of the Year at the Prominent Oyo People’s Award
2020 – Special Recognition Award at the Emperor Award
2020 – Recognition Award at the 60 Most Influential Brands and Personality in Ibadan Award

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