Olapeju Wahab
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Olapeju Wahab is a Nigerian actress and film producer known for her work in Yoruba-language cinema. She began her acting career in 2011 and has since produced and starred in several acclaimed films, including Ile alayo, Campus life, Morenikeji,Ijolewa, Omorire, DOkita musa, Omokunbi etc. She is also recognized for her performances in television series and has received multiple nominations for her work.
Early life and education
Olapeju Wahab hails from Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, and she is one of six children in her family. She studied at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where she earned a Higher National diploma in Office Technology and Management. she enrolled in J-15 School of Performing Arts in Ibadan, founded by actor Femi Adebayo. There, she received formal training in acting, scriptwriting, and makeup artistry.
Career
Wahab made her debut as a film producer in 2015 with the movie Omorire, directed by Tope Adebayo. The film featured notable Yoruba actors including Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin, Bidemi Kosoko, and Damola Olatunji. She went on to produce the following films: * Bukunmi (2017), directed by Adebayo Tijani, featuring Adebayo Salami, Ronke Odusanya, Femi Adebayo, Adedimeji Lateef, and Aisha Lawal * Orun Teju (2018), directed by Tope Adebayo, starring Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin, Binta Ayo Mogaji, and Bobo B * Iya Paiko Alamala (2019), directed by Adebayo Tijani * Ijolewa (2020), directed by Adeshina Abiola Paul, with performances by Femi Adebayo, Rasaq Olayiwola (Ojo Pagogo), Rotimi Salami, and Taiwo Ibikunle * Omokunbi (2024), featuring Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin, Yemi Elesho, Adeniyi Johnson, and Debbie Shokoya etc, she was nominated for the Skye Award as Young Outstanding Actress of the Year. Her film Ijolewa, in which she played the lead role, was selected for the 28th edition of the Dances With Films (DWF-LA) 28th annual festival in Los Angeles, United States.
Filmography
- Omorire – as Omorire * Bukunmi – as Bukunmi * Orun Teju – as Lagun / Adedoja * Ijolewa – as Ijolewa * Omokunbi – as Omokunbi * Dokita Musa – as Adeola
Television
- Ile Alayo – as Bidemi * Campus Life – as Morenikeji * Morenikeji – as Morenikeji
Recognitions and nominations
- Best Actress in a Leading Role – Nominee, Best of Nollywood Awards, for Ijolewa * Best Indigenous Movie of the Year – Nominee, Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2022, for Ijolewa * Breaking: Best of Nollywood Awards Unveils 2021 List of Nominees – Independent Nigeria * AMVCA 2022 Nomination List – BellaNaija * "I Can’t Marry an Actor – Peju Wahab", Nigerian Tribune * "I Don’t Mix Business with Pleasure – Peju Wahab", Nigerian Tribune * IMDb profile – Olapeju Wahab
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