Iyabo Ojo

Iyabo Ojo: Biography, Career, and Notable Works **Early Life and Education** Alice Iyabo Ogunro, popularly known as Iyabo Ojo, was born on December 21, 1977, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Although she was born in Lagos, her father was from Abeokuta, Ogun State. She is the youngest of three children, having two older brothers. For her secondary education, she attended National College in Gbagada, Lagos. She later pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management at the Lagos State Polytechnic. She has two children, a son named Felix Ojo (born in 1999) and a daughter named Priscilla Ajoke Ojo (born in 2001), from a marriage that ended in divorce before her rise to fame. **Career Progression and Achievements** Iyabo Ojo began her acting career in 1998, joining the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) with assistance from actress Bimbo Akintola. Since then, she has scripted, featured in, and produced numerous Nigerian films. In 2004, she started producing her own movies, with her debut production being *Bolutife*. Following this, she produced other films including *Bofeboko*, *Ololufe*, *Esan*, and *Okunkun Biribiri*. Her career is marked by her versatility as an actress, director, and producer, and her increasing presence in the industry is reflected in her participation in over 150 films and production of more than 14 of her own. She is also recognized for her entertainment activism. **Notable Works** Iyabo Ojo has a comprehensive filmography spanning over two decades. Key roles and films include: * ***Agogo Ide*** (1998) * ***13th Day: Ọjọ Kẹtala*** (2005) * ***Egun*** (2007) * ***Mama Insurance*** (2012) * ***Under the carpet*** (2021), where she played Tiana * ***Palava*** (2022), where she played Oma Bassey * ***Gangs of Lagos*** (2023), where she played Mama Oba * ***Shattered Innocence*** (2023), where she played Mummy TheresaHer directorial and production efforts include her latest cinematic movie, *Labake Olododo*. **Current Status** Iyabo Ojo continues to be an active figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry as an actress, director, and producer. She maintains a significant digital presence and is also an entrepreneur, with ventures including a catering business, an event planning company, boutiques, a restaurant, and a clothing brand in Nigeria. She owns a multi-millionaire mansion in Lekki, Lagos, and several luxury vehicles. She is also recognized for her occasional involvement in public controversies.