The Biography of Muyiwa Ademola Authentic, a Nigerian Nollywood actor, film-maker, film producer and director who has been acting for two decades.
Muyiwa Ademola (popularly known as Mr. Authentic or Authentic Lomo) was born on January 26th, 1971 at Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria to Pa Isaiah Ademola and Mama Ruth Ademola. He is a Nigerian actor, producer and director, who is popular for his talented skills.
In this post, you’ll learn some fascinating facts about the talented Muyiwa Ademola.
Muyiwa Ademola Net Worth
Muyiwa Ademola is one of the highest-paid actors in Nigeria. He has an estimated net worth of US$500,000.
| Full Name: | Muyiwa Ademola |
| Stage Name | Mr. Authentic |
| Date of Birth: | 26 January 1971 |
| Place of Birth:: | Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria |
| State of Origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actor, Script Writer, Director, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
| Wife/Spomsor: | Omolara Ademola (m. 2006) |
| Source | Heatmaz |
Muyiwa Ademola Biography
Muyiwa Ademola (born January 26, 1971), also known as Mr. Authentic, is a well-known Nigerian Nollywood actor, filmmaker, television personality, and director.
His film ORI (Fate) won the best indigenous film award at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005.
He was nominated for Best Indigenous Actor at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008.
Muyiwa Ademola Education
Muyiwa Ademola was born on January 26, 1971, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, to Rebecca and Isaiah Ademola. He attended St. David’s High School in Molete, Ibadan, for his primary and secondary education. He completed his tertiary education at the University of Ibadan, where he earned a diploma certificate in Adult Education and Community Development.
Muyiwa Ademola is married to Omolara Ademola, with whom he has five children.
Muyiwa Ademola Personal Life
Muyiwa Ademola married Omolara Ademola. They met 17 years ago and were married for 16 years. On June 23, 2006, the couple married.
Muyiwa Ademola and his lovely wife Omolara Ademola have three children. The actor has two children from a previous relationship. Omolara and Muyiwa Ademola have five adorable children. He has only one daughter, Fikayomi Atoke Ademola.
Muyiwa Ademola Social Media
- Instagram @authenticmuy
- Twitter @muyiwa_ademola
- Facebook-Muyiwa Ademola
Muyiwa Ademola Career
Muyiwa was a science student in secondary school, but he was always drawn to the arts because he only thought of ways to be creative. He used to sketch and draw flawlessly without supervision back then, and he always wanted to write stories for the Nigerian film industry.
He went to meet Shola Ogunshola, also known as Isho pepper, in 1988, but Shola turned him down, claiming that he was too young for the job.
After finishing secondary school, he continued telling his stories to various people until he met Charles Olumo, also known as Agbako, who gave him his first major contract.
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After a while, he met a movie director, S.I Ola, who taught him all he needed to know about acting and movie production. Following this meeting, he commenced his acting career officially in 1991. Meanwhile, he produced his first written script into a movie, Asise, meaning BLUNDER in 1995.
Since then, Muyiwa Ademola has produced, directed, and featured in several Yoruba Nollywood movies. The movie, Ogo Osupa propelled him to the limelight in 1997. Some of the other movies he produced in his early career, include Aderonke, Akinkanju, Iyonu Olorun, Etutu Emi, e.t.c.
Muyiwa Ademola Filmography
As A Director, Actor, And Producer
1995 – 2017
- Ile
- Ami Ayo
- Fimidara Ire
- Iranse Aje
- Asise – 1995
- Fadeyi Oloro – 2001
- Orí (Fate) – 2004
- Indomie Lomo – 2004
- Apesin – 2006
- Igi owo – 2007
- Owo Okuta (The Law of Karma) – 2008
- Omo Elemosho – 2013
- Eyinju Eledumare – 2014
- Tewe Tegbo – 2014
- Eni Owo – 2017
2018
- Bipolar (Amodi) – 2018
- Connection – 2018
- Dairy of Hamzat – 2018
- Oga Okunrin (Male Chameleon) – 2018
- Dalemo – 2018
- The Golden Seed (Irugbin Wura) – 2018
- Aimo Ni (Ignorance) – 2018
- Gbeje Oloko – 2018
- Ewatomi – 2018
- Adaba – 2018
- Eyitayo – 2018
- Aro Meta Clinic – 2018
- Ji Masun – 2018
- Oko mi Ore mi – 2018
- Eyitayo – 2018
- Ayederu – 2018
- Mod’ Orisa (The Epic) – 2018
- Satan’s Bride – 2018
- Ajolaye – 2018
- Zombie – 2018
- Aarinola – 2018
- Ori Olori – 2018
- Wahala – 2018
- Abawo Mi – 2018
- Sunday Igboho – 2018
- Alagata (Third Party) – 2018
- Ewatomi – 2018
- Twisted – 2018
- Autism – 2018
- Sekunola – 2018
- Ayo Olopon – 2018
- Arugbo Ojo – 2018
- Ege – 2018
- Osun Wande – 2018
- Addict (Baraku) – 2018
- Eebo bu – 2018
- Amunisin 2 – 2018
2019 – 2020
- Omoniyun – 2019
- Gbarada – 2019
- Itelorun – 2019
- Gale Gale – 2019
- Ekisa – 2019
- Ija Ekun – 2019
- Secrets Asiri – 2019
- Ere Aye – 2019
- Oro Olori – 2019
- Eleda Opo – 2019
- Aforji (Forgiveness) – 2019
- Agbaje Omo Onile – 2019
- Amope Ajabiiji – 2019
- Intent (Igbati) – 2019
- Cold Hearted – 2019
- Survival of Jelili – 2019
- Omo Anibiire, Part 2 – 2019
- Majele – 2019
- Hook Up – 2019
- Ajebi’Dan – 2019
- Ololufe – 2019
- Alumooni – 2019
- Amope Ajabiiji – 2019
- Asiri Aje – 2019
- Childe Internationale – 2019
- Yonusimi – 2019
- Say It – 2019
- Shame – 2019
- Ajanaku – 2019
- Barrister Seilat – 2019
- Depression – 2019
- Omo Ologo – 2019
- Paradox – 2019
- Oko Bange – 2019
- Aje Oja – 2019
- The Twins – Ejiworo (Yet to be shot) – 2020
Muyiwa Ademola Awards And Nominations
- At the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards, he won the Best Indigenous Film Award – 2005.
- Nominee at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor – 2008.
- Best Actor of the year at the Odua Image Awards – 2015
- BON Awards named him the Best Yoruba Actor of the Year – 2015
- Nominee at the City People Movie Awards in the Best Yoruba Actor Category – 2017
- Pacesetters Entertainment and Recognition Awards (PERA) Winner – 2017
- He received the Best Director Award from Boblia – 2018
- Best Versatile Actor at the Greenview Awards – 2018
- Glam Male Best Actor of the Year nominee at the Nigerian Glam Awards – 2018
- Award of Excellence at the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Award – 2018
- Inspirational Award at the Symbol of Hope Foundation 5th Leadership Conference and Humanitarian Service Award – 2018
- Recognition Award for his Contribution to Development of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry – 2018
- Slate 1 Entertainment Award for Evergreen Director – 2018
- Most Creative Actor at the 1st Yoruba Movie Gists Award – 2018
- Enyaa Awards recipient – 2019
- Golden Ticket at the Blingz Events Awards – 2019
- Nominee for Best Producer at the African Film Awards – 2019
- Gbarada was nominated for the Best Yoruba Movie at the African Film Awards – 2019
- Actor of the Year at the Prominent Oyo People’s Award – 2019
- Indigenous Movie of the Year (GBÀRÀDÁ) at the Prominent Oyo People’s Award – 2019
- Special Recognition Award at the Emperor Award – 2019
- Best Actor in a Movie at the Yoruba Movie Gist – 2019
- Recognition Award at the 60 Most Influential Brands and Personality in Ibadan Award – 2019
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