Iyabo Ojo, a veteran Nollywood actress and film producer who started her acting career at age 20, is celebrating 25 years in the entertainment industry.
Despite beginning at a young age, she acknowledged God’s part in her achievement in an emotional message posted on her Instagram page.
Iyabo Ojo thought back on her many achievements and her lowly beginnings, which started in 1998 when she was cast in her first role in the movie “Satanic.”
Among many other accomplishments, she has now made her feature debut in Yoruba movies, produced movies as made her first cinematic movies, and become popular as a TikTok sensation.
For their everlasting love and support, the mother of two extended her gratitude to her family, kids, and fans.
Iyabo Ojo on her 25th year of acting
“It’s been 25 years on stage, and all I can say is God has been more than so good to me………
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Started when I was 20 years old…
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My first role was in 1998 in a movie titled Satanic, played Helen in an English-language film directed by Mr Matthias
2002, I made my Yoruba-language debut in the movie… Baba Darijinwon was produced by Alhaji Yinka Quadri
I produced my 1st Yoruba movie, Botife, in 2004,
I produced my 1st cinema movie Arinzo in 2013,
I produced my 1st English cinema film Silence, in 2015,
I became a TikTok sensation in 2020
I became a professional brand influencer in 2020
I became a reality TV star in 2022
1 became a TV presenter in 2023
1 directed my 1st Comedy skit series 2023
I have acted in over 200 movies, produced over 20 Yoruba movies, and over 10 English movies …..
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Still acting, still producing, and now TV presenting and directing…
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It can only be God.
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I want to say a very big thank you to God almighty, my wonderful children for their unending love and understanding, and to all my amazing fans and loved ones all over the world. I say thank you, without you all, I may have given up a long time ago… God bless us all and bless our hustle….”.