Jibola Dabo (born on 12 August 1942) is a Nigerian award-winning veteran actor, scriptwriter, and movie producer.
He is publicly known for his roles in the movies Bloody Carnival and My Game.
Jibola Dabo broke into the industry spotlight after his role in the film Dirty secrets starring alongside Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh.
Real Facts About Jibola Dabo
- Full Name: Jibola Dabo
- Born: August 14th, 1942
- Age: 80 Years old (2022)
- Place of Birth: Lagos State
- State of Origin: Ondo State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Actor, Producer
- Spouse: Ayo Mogaji
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Jibola Dabo was born on August 14th, 1942 in the city of Lagos Stateigeria southwestern part of Nigeria.
He is a native of Owo in Ondo State, Nigeria.
Jibola Dabo completed his both basic and secondary school education in Lagos state, Nigeria.
He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in fine Arts at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
While he also obtained a master’s degree in Mass Media at Columbia University in the United States of America.
Career
Jibola Dabo finds his interest in acting at the early age of 6 when he took part in stage drama in primary school.
He made up his mind to become part of the Nigerian Nollywood industry professionally in 2006 after joining the Nigerian movie industry.
While he broke into the spotlight after his roles in movies titled “My Game” and “Bloody Carnival”. He got more exposure for his role in the film Dirty Secrets starring alongside Tonto Dikeh.
Awards & Nominations
- Best Actor of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards
- Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Best Actor in Nigeria at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards
- Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
- Best Actor of the Year at the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF).
Filmography
- Game Changer
- Break Away
- Kingdom of Darkness
- My Game
- Bloody Carnival
- Dirty Secrets
- My Fantasy
- Broken Mirror, and so on.
