Meet 20 Amazing Nollywood Actors Over 70 Years Old
This week, we’re celebrating 20 legendary Nollywood actors who are still active and thriving in the industry. Despite being over 70 years old, these talented individuals have been working in the industry for over 40 years and show no signs of slowing down.
1. Charles Olumo (101Years Old) – Still active and remembering scripts, Charles recently worked with Kunle Afolayan.
2. Chief Lere Paimo (85years Old) – A legendary actor, filmmaker, and producer, Lere is working on a new movie.
3. Adebayo Salami (72years old) – A famous actor, filmmaker, and producer, Adebayo is still very active.
4. Baba Wande (79years Old) – A legendary actor, producer, and writer, Baba Wande is still working on new movies.
5. Tunde Kelani (76years Old) – A Nigerian filmmaker promoting Nigerian culture, Tunde is still active and traveling globally.
6. Prince Jide Kosoko (70+) – A busy actor, Prince Jide Kosoko acts in both English and Yoruba movies.
7. Kola Oyewo (78years Old) – A veteran actor and scholar, Kola still remembers lines from 1975.
8. Peter Fatomilola (78 years Old) – A veteran actor, playwright, and poet, Peter is still active.
9. Babatunde Bamgbode (Alhaji Fokoko) – An active veteran actor and producer.
10. Ayo Ogunsanya AKA Papalolo (87 years Old) – A comedian and actor, Ayo looks fresh and fit despite his age.
11. Kayode Olaiya Also Known as Aderupoko (77 years Old) – A comic actor, Kayode is still active.
12. Tunbosun Odunsi also Known as Baba Amoye (81 years Old) – Still active, Tunbosun continues to entertain.
13. Samson Eluwole Also Known as Jinadu Ewele (74 years Old) – A veteran actor, Samson is still active.
14. Sunday Omobolanle Also Known as Papi Luwe (70 years Old) – A comic actor, playwright, and producer, Sunday is still active.
15. Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon – A writer, poet, and Ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi promotes Yoruba culture globally.
16. Kola Olaiya (78 years Old) – An actor and production manager, Kola is still active.
17. Chief Adedamola Ajiboye Also knows as Big Abass – A movie actor, director, and producer.
18. Yinka Quadri (64 years Old) – A veteran actor, Yinka is still active.
19. Dele Odule (60+) – A veteran actor, Dele is still active.
20. Taiwo Hassan also known as Ogogo (60+) – A veteran actor and producer, Taiwo is still active.
These talented individuals are proof that age is just a number, and that passion and dedication can keep you going strong for decades.
