Personal Information
| Full Name | Wale Ojo |
| Nationality | British-Nigerian |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom, Nigeria |
| Alma Mater | University of Hull (Drama, 1986) |
Early Life And Education
Wale Ojo began his acting career as a child, working with Akin Lewis at the age of 8 in the NTA Ibadan 1980s television series “Why Worry.” His family relocated to England when he was 12, where he continued his education and acting pursuits.
Career Influences
Ojo attributes his career to influences from his mother, an actress, and figures such as Chief Wale Ogunyemi, Tunji Oyelana, playwright Wole Soyinka, and Zulu Sofola.
New Nigeria Cinema
Wale Ojo is the founder of New Nigeria Cinema, an initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of Nigerian films. The organization hosted a film viewing and lectures at the British Film Institute in London in 2010.
Career Performances: TV Programs
- Behaving Badly (1989) as Jim
- Heartburn Hotel (1998-2000) as Chidi Ekechi
- The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (2009) as Kebone Legodimo
- Meet the Adebanjos (2012-2016) as Mr. Bayo Adebanjo
- Tinsel (2014) as Nosa
- Black Earth Rising (2018) as Dr. Emmanuel Musoni
- Foundation (2021) as Professor Arren Sorn
- Blood Sisters (2022) as Inspector Joe
Awards And Nominations
- 2012: Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- Prize: Best Actor in a Film
- Work: Phone Swap
- Result: Won
- 2013: Nollywood Movies Awards
- Prize: Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Work: Phone Swap
- Result: Nominated
- 2015: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
- Prize: Best Actor in a Comedy
- Work: Meet the Adebanjos
- Result: Nominated
- 2018: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
- Prize: Best Supporting Actor
- Work: Betrayal
- Result: Nominated
- 2018: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
- Prize: Best Actor in a Drama
- Work: Alter Ego
- Result: Nominated
- 2022: Africa Movie Academy Award
- Prize: Best Supporting Actor
- Work: A Song From the Dark
- Result: Nominated
