Olatayo Amokade (Born May 5, 1979) professionally known as Ijebu, Is a talented Nollywood comic actor, filmmaker, and producer.
He rose to prominence for his roles Nollywood movies which earned him high recognition in the movie industry.
Fact About Olatayo Amokade
- Full name: Olatayo Amokade
- Stage name: Ijebu
- Born: May 5, 1979
- Age: 45 year old
- Place of birth: Ilisan Remo, Ogun State
- State of Origin: Ogun State
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Wife: Opeyemi Popoola
- Children: 4 children
- Occupation: Comic actor, filmmaker and producer
- Net worth: $450,000
Olatayo Amokade Early Life and Education
Olatayo Amokade was born and raised in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, in the southern part of Nigeria.
He received his primary and secondary education in Ilisan-Remo before continuing his studies at Ibadan Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he earned a National Diploma in Mass Communication.
Olatayo Amokade career
Ijebu was initially introduced to the world of acting through the Muyiwa Ademola Authentic School of Drama. He also served as a personal assistant to another comedic actor, Olaniyi Afonja, popularly known as Sanyeri.
His breakthrough into the limelight came with the film “Muniru and Ambali,” which was produced by Tayo Amokade himself, written by Sanyeri, and distributed by Adekaz Productions.
Filmography
- Muniru ATI Ambali
- Jugudu
- Ore meta were meta
- We’re Ibadan meta
- Ijebu Ijesha
- Signature and many more