Alice Iyabo Ojo was born on 21 December 1977 and is a prominent Nigerian film actress, director, and producer popularly known for her contributions in the Nollywood film industry.
14 Facts About Iyabo Ojo
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Iyabo Ojo has featured in over 150 films and has produced more than 14 of her own.
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Iyabo Ojo was born as Alice Iyabo Ogunro on 21 December 1977 in Lagos, Nigeria, although her father was from Abeokuta, Ogun State.
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Iyabo Ojo is the youngest of three children, having two older brothers.
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Iyabo Ojo attended National College in Gbagada, Lagos, before enrolling at Lagos State Polytechnic to pursue a Higher National Diploma in Estate Management.
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Iyabo Ojo registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria with the help of Bimbo Akintola and was able to network to other people.
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Iyabo Ojo recently produced and released a cinematic movie Labake Olododo that is currently available in cinema worldwide.
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Iyabo Ojo has attributed the breakup of her first marriage to marrying too young.
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Iyabo Ojo has spoken of her intention to stop using her former husband's surname, Ojo.
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Iyabo Ojo expressed frustration over the perceived lack of assistance or support from the government, while being burdened with an overwhelming tax obligation.
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Iyabo Ojo concluded her post by stating her willingness to face any consequences, including the closure of her business or potential legal actions, as she believed the tax demand was unreasonable.
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Iyabo Ojo emphasized the need for transparency and fairness in the tax assessment process and questioned the government's contributions to her personal and professional life.
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Iyabo Ojo launched her NGO, Pinkies Foundation, which caters to children with special needs and the less privileged, in May 2011.
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Iyabo Ojo countered with her own legal claims, alleging improper service of the lawsuit.