Adebayo Salami is a Nigerian actor, movie director, and producer popularly known by his stage name “Oga Bello”. He was born on May 9, 1953, in Lagos state, Nigeria. He has contributed immensely to the growth of the Nollywood industry and has featured in more than 300 movies.
Early Life and Educational Background
Adebayo Salami was born in Lagos state, Nigeria, and grew up in Ebute-Metta, a suburb of Lagos. He attended St. Patrick’s Primary School, Idumagbo, Lagos, and later proceeded to Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo, Lagos, for his secondary education. He furthered his education at Yaba College of Technology, where he obtained a diploma in Arts.
Career
Adebayo Salami started his acting career in 1964 when he joined the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group. He later joined Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group, founded by one of Nigeria’s foremost veteran actors, Oyin Adejobi. He has since featured in numerous Yoruba movies and produced his first movie, Ogun Ajaye, in 1985.
Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Ogun Ajaye |
| 1992 | Ambition |
| 1994 | Asiri Owo |
| 2002 | Kadara Eni |
| 2014 | Omoyele Neto |
| 2019 | Asiri |
Some of Adebayo Salami’s movies and TV series are available on his official YouTube channel. Links to some of the videos include:
Adebayo Salami is also active on various social media platforms. Links to his official accounts include:
Personal Life
Adebayo Salami is a Muslim and is married with children. He is known to keep his personal life out of the media spotlight.
Cars and House
Adebayo Salami is known to be a lover of luxury cars. He owns a fleet of cars, including a Toyota Highlander, a Lexus SUV and a Mercedez-Benz G-Class. He also has a house in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Net Worth
Adebayo Salami’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. In Nigerian Naira, this is approximately 200 million naira. Other estimations of his net worth in different currencies include:
- Canadian Dollar: 650,000 CAD
- Ghana Cedi: 2,861,500 GHS
- Kenya Shilling: 52,025,250 KES
- South Africa Rand: 7,050,000 ZAR
- Uganda Shilling: 1,832,000,000 UGX
- India Rupee: 36,250,000 INR
Overall, Adebayo Salami is one of the most prominent actors in the Nollywood industry and has contributed immensely to its growth. He has received various awards and nominations for his outstanding performances in movies, including the Best Actor in a Leading Role in the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) in 2011. His impact in the film industry will always be remembered.
