Iyabo Ojo
Name: Alice Iyabo Ojo (Nee Ogunro)
Birthday: December 21, 1977
State of origin: Abeokuta, Ogun state
Occupation: Actress, businesswoman
Zodiac sign: Capricon
Partner: Paul Okoye (Paulo)
Background
Iyabo Ojo is a Nollywood actress, film producer, and director. She is a popular and influential figure in Nthe igerian film industry. Iyabo has also established herself as a successful producer with numerous movies to her credit. She has featured in over 150 films and has produced many of her own.
Career Highlights
Acting career:
Iyabo Ojo commenced her acting career in 1998. Her first role was in 1998's Satanic, an English movie. In 2002, she made her Yoruba language debut with Baba Darijinwon. Rose to prominence in the early 2000s with memorable roles in Yoruba and English Nollywood films. She has produced and directed several successful films, contributing to the growth of Nigerian cinema.
Iyabo Ojo launched her NGO, Pinkies Foundation, which caters to children with special needs and the less privileged, in May 2011.
In April 2021, she strongly condemned fellow actor Yomi Fabiyi for sympathising with Olanrewaju Omikunle (Baba Ijesha), who was arrested for molesting a minor
In 2022, she publicly alleged the culpability of Naira Marley in the death of Mohbad.
Iyabo Ojo is quite active on TikTok; she uses the platform to engage with her fans and showcase her vibrant personality, and this adds to her overall social media influence, helping her stay relevant with a wider and younger audience.
Awards and Recognition:
Iyabo Ojo has received multiple awards for her acting, productions, and social media, TikTok, activities. Iyabo Ojo won the Social Media Star (TikTok) of the Year award at the Legit.ng Entertainment Awards 2024.
