Woli Arole (born February 22, 1990) is a Nigerian comedian, actor and on-air personality. Professionally he is called Arole, Woli Arole.
Early life and education
Woli Arole was born in the city of
Ibadan
Ibadan (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and over 6 million people within its me ...
,
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
. He had his primary education in Olopade Agoro Apata, Ibadan, and his secondary school education was at
Government College, Ibadan
Government College Ibadan (founded 28 February 1929) is a boys' secondary school located on the hills of Apata Ganga in Ibadan, Nigeria.
History
The founding fathers of Government College Ibadan were Selwyn MacGregor Grier, Director of Education ...
. He proceeded to the prestigious
Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ...
where he studied psychology. He also obtained a degree in filmmaking in 2020 from the
Met Film School in the UK.
Career
Woli Arole started as an actor and stand-up comedian from
Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ...
. He embraced social media and gained attention with short videos on Instagram. He auditioned and became a finalist at the Alibaba Spontaneity contest in Lagos. He recently debuted with his live show called ‘The Chat Room With Woli Arole’, on April 8, and it was met with applause.
Filmography
In 2018, Woli Arole premiered his movie titled ''The Call''
which he produced and was featured as lead actor.
See also
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List of Nigerian actors
''This'' is a list of notable Nigerian actors.
Actors
* Ramsey Nouah
* Richard Mofe Damijo
* Osita Iheme
* O. C. Ukeje
* Jim Iyke
* Ebisan Arayi
* Olumide Oworu
* Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
* Bovi
* Olu Jacobs
* Tope Tedela
* Mike Bamiloy ...
*
List of Nigerian film producers
This is a list of notable Nigerian film producers.
* Abdalla Uba Adamu
* Adegboyega Dosunmu Amororo II
* Adekunle Adejuyigbe
* Ado Ahmad Gidan Dabino
* Afro Candy
* Aisha Augie-Kuta
* Akanimo Odon
* Akin Ogungbe
* Remi Abiola
* Toyin Abraha ...
*
List of Nigerian film directors
This is a list of notable Nigerian film directors.
* Dagogo Diminas
* Toyin Abraham
* Adekunle Adejuyigbe
* Uyoyou Adia
* Yewande Adekoya
* Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke
* Wale Adenuga
* Funsho Adeolu
* Sikiru Adesina
* Kemi Adetiba
* Judi ...
References
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1990 births
Living people
Male actors from Lagos
Obafemi Awolowo University alumni
Nigerian film actors
Nigerian comedians
Nigerian radio personalities
Nigerian media personalities
Nigerian film producers
People from Ibadan
Actors from Oyo State