Funsho Adeolu is an award-winning Nigerian English and Yoruba movie actor, director, producer, event effects provider, MC, and live band singer. He is also the CEO of Flynest Media.
Funsho Adeolu Biography, Net Worth Movies And Career Journey
Now let is look at the full history, background, movies and career journey of the movie director.
Funsho Adeolu Background
Funsho Adeolu Adegeye was born on the 6th of May 1968, to the family of Mr and Mrs Adegeye in Lagos State. He hails from Ondo State, Nigeria. Funsho attended a nursery school in Surulere and had his primary education afterwards at Lady Lak Primary School, Ebute Meta.
After his Primary education, he went on to Ansaru deen College, Isolo, for his O’levels. He then proceeded to Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, for his A’ levels, which was known then as Higher School Certificate (HSC).
On obtaining his HSC, he decided to take some crash courses, which included journalism. Afterwards, he furthered his education at the Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti (now UNAD), where he studied Guidance and Counselling.
He is married to Victoria Adeolu, and they are blessed with two sons.
Funsho Adeolu Career
Funsho Adeolu commenced his acting career in 1987, with Antar Laniyan and a group in Festac Town, Lagos. He started with stage acting, then progressed to a television series on Nigerian Television Authority, before going into film acting.
Antar Laniyan trained Funsho and brought him into the industry. By 1989, Funsho was featured in a television series that brought him to limelight in the movie industry.
The TV series Palace was his breakthrough movie, as it opened the door for other rewarding projects. Afterwards, he started getting movie roles and featured in the popular TV series, Super Story. Thus far, Funsho Adeolu has directed, produced, and acted in several award-winning movies.
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Filmography
As A Director And Actor
1976 – 2004
Cool Red – 1976
Things Fall Apart – 1987
Camouflage (Video) – 1999
My Guy (Video) – 1999
Jesu Mushin (Video) – 2002
Arewà (Video) – 2003
Ògédé Didùn (Video) – 2003
Arewa okunrin (Video) – 2003
Jawonbe (Video) – 2003
419 Dangerous Game (Video) – 2004
5 & 6 (Video) – 2004
Eyin Oka (Video) – 2004
Eyin Oka 2 (Video) – 2004
N150 Million 2 (Video) – 2004
Okun Ife (Video) – 2004
Okun Ife 2 (Video) – 2004
Òkú tee sin (Video) – 2004
Òkú tee sin 2 (Video) – 2004
Omo oku òrun (Video) – 2004
Playing Games (Video) – 2004
Playing Games 2 (Video) – 2004
2005 – 2006
Àbèfé jengbetiele (Video) – 2005
Durodola (Video) – 2005
Durodola 2 (Video) – 2005
Eto Ikoko (Video) – 2005
Nkan Asiri (Video) – 2005
Nkan asiri 2 (Video) – 2005
Olufunmi (Video) – 2005
Sababi (Video) – 2005
Sababi 2 (Video) – 2005
Tani kin fe? (Video) – 2005
Alhaji agba (Video) – 2006
Awure eni (Video) – 2006
Dokita Alabere (Video) – 2006
Elebute (Video) – 2006
Esuru (Video) – 2006
Fadùn sáyémi (Video) – 2006
Ile aje (Video) – 2006
Iyawo asiko (Video) – 2006
Odaju Obinrin (Video) – 2006
Omo mi (Video) – 2006
Omo mi 2 (Video) – 2006
Tani kábè (Video) – 2006
2007 – 2008
Abanidaro (Video) – 2007
Alapo aje (Video) – 2007
Asiko mi leyi (Video) – 2007
Edunjobi (Video) – 2007
Edunjobi 2 (Video) – 2007
Ekuro (Video) – 2007
Adeyemi – 2007
Ekuro 2 (Video) – 2007
Adeyemi – 2007
Eleda teju (Video) – 2007
Eniyan dudu (Video) – 2007
Etàn (Video) – 2007
Inubibi (Video) – 2007
Okun ife yi (Video) – 2007
Jide – 2007
Olugbare (Video) – 2007
Orita Ipinya (Video) – 2007
Ota (Video) – 2007
Sekere (Video) – 2007
Iboji (Video) – 2008
Idoti Oju (Video) – 2008
Mafi Wonmi (Video) – 2008
Tomo Tiya (Video) – 2008
2009 – 2019
Àsírí owó (Video) – 2009
Esin (Video) – 2009
Òréré layé (Video) – 2009
Idamu ojo kan (Video) – 2011
The Antique – 2014
God Behind Bars – 2015
Gone Grey – 2016
The Tribunal – 2017
Alangba – 2017
Diva – 2018
Alagbara – 2018
Ayo Okan – 2018
Backdoor – 2018
Oye – 2019
Ogoji – 2019
Ileri Oluwa – 2019
Game Boy – 2019
Backline – 2019
Industreet (Season 3) – 2019
Deep Heat – 2019
Last Days – 2019
Silenced (Video) – 2019
Shuga (TV Series) – 2019
Funsho Adeolu Awards And Nominations
Best Actor in a Leading Role in an English Movie nominee at the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) – 2013
Nominee at the City People Movie Award for Best Actor of the Year (Yoruba) – 2014
City People Movie Award nominee for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male) – 2017
Nominee at the City People Movie Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male) – 2018
City People Movie Special Recognition Award – 2018
Funsho Adeolu Quotes
“Standing out is a continuous and deliberate effort to be special but it makes you a person to be reckoned with. Dare to be different.”
“A platform is what defines your visibility with your audience. Virtually all accomplished people either designed or were given a platform to grow, excel and succeed…”
“Do not be afraid of the dark when a ray or splash of light is in view but be vigilant so you don’t take the wrong step.”
“You better make that step now or you will be on the same spot till you die. You have to be bold to make it.”
“Success is born out of self-actualization, self-acceptance, willingness to move and determination to make it.”
“If you can impact lives do so without hesitation…”
“Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.”
“Talent without training is wasted talent.”
“Laughing is the best medicine but when you laugh for no reason then you need medicine.”
“Listen with wisdom and speak with knowledge.”
“When you work hard at your job you make a living but when you work hard on yourself you can make a fortune.”
“A man without challenges is not an innovative man.”
“Hard work wrongly directed may not lead to wealth so use your energy wisely.”
“Don’t wait till when you get to the top before helping. Those you help while climbing might be the one to take you to the top.”
“No one is celebrated for having the brain, but for using them.”
Entrepreneurial Lessons Of Funsho Adeolu
To Achieve Your Dreams, You Need To Be Focused
Funsho Adeolu had always been focused on being an artist from his childhood. He was a member of his church choir, and went for several trainings in a bid to improve his craft. Funsho’s tenacity led him to where he is today.
As an entrepreneur, you need to be deliberate and focused on achieving your dreams. Else, you would be like a man moving about with no direction.
