Muyiwa Ademola, also known as Muyiwa Authentic, is a renowned Nigerian actor, film producer, and director born on January 26, 1973, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. With a career spanning over three decades, he has made a significant impact in the Nigerian film industry, particularly in the Yoruba Nollywood sector.
Early Life and Education :
Ademola was born to Rebecca Ademola (mother) and Isiah Ademola (father). He attended St. David’s High School at Molete in Ibadan, where he obtained the West Africa Secondary School Certificate. He later proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in adult education.
Career :
Muyiwa Ademola joined the Nigerian film industry through Charles Olumo, popularly known as Agbako, who is based in his hometown, Abeokuta. He later met a movie director called S.I Ola, who taught him acting and movie production. He began his acting career fully in 1991. In 1995, he produced his first script into a movie titled “Asise” (Blunder), sponsored by Dibel, who deals in generating sets. Since 1995, he has produced, directed, and featured in several Yoruba Nollywood movies.
Notable Works and Awards
Some of his notable works include:
– “Asise” (1995)
– “Ogo Osupa”
– “Ori” (2004)
– “Ija Okan” (2006)
– “Igi Owo” (2007)
– “Ise Imole” (2009)
– “Aiku Ewa” (2010)
– “Jelili” (2011)
– “Emi Abata” (2012)
– “Omo Elemosho” (2013)
– “Asife” (2016)
– “Alapadupe”
– “Ami Ayo Fimidara Ire”
– “Gbarada” (2019)
– “Iranse Aje”
– “J.J. Ajebiden” (2020)
– “Prophetess” (2021)
– “Olorun” (2021)
– “Ajindo” (2021)
– “The Ghost and the Tout Too” (2021)
– “Ago Alaago” (2021)
– “Unseen Trap” (2022)
– “Jagun Jagun” (2023)
His film “Ori” won the Best Indigenous Film award at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005. In 2008, he was nominated for the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor.
Personal Life :
Ademola married Omolara Ademola on June 23, 2006, and they have three children together. He also has a set of twins outside wedlock, making him a father to five children. His wife and all his children live in Toronto, Canada.