Today, Saturday, May 9, 2015, veteran Nollywood actor, Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello has attained a milestone as he turns 62.
Born
Adebayo Salami on May 9, 1953 in Lagos State where he had both primary
and secondary education, Oga Bello began his acting career at the tender
age of 11 years old in 1964 with a group called Young Concert Party
under the leadership of Ojo Ladipo, who is popularly known as Baba Mero.
The actor became a known face after the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group metamorphosed into Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group, which also had Lanre Hassan aka Iya Awero and Sunday Omobolanle aka Papi Luwe as members.
With over 50 years in the stage and movie world, Adebayo has evolved with three of his sons- Femi Adebayo, Sodiq Adebayo and Tope Adebayo - doing very well in the movie industry.