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Muyiwa Ademola Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birthJanuary 26, 1971

Age50 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceAbeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Film Director, Scriptwriter, Businessman

NationalityNigerian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseOmolara Ademola

FamilyFive children; parents Isaiah Ademola and Rebecca Ademola

Muyiwa Ademola Biography

Nigerian actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur Muyiwa Ademola — often called Mr. Authentic — has built a decades-long career in Yoruba cinema as an actor, film

Early life and background
Muyiwa Ademola was born on January 26, 1971, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He grew up in Ibadan and attended Christ Church School, Mapo V Elekuro, and St. David’s High School in Molete. He later went on to study at the University of Ibadan. His schooling included a West African Senior School Certificate and later a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education; he also earned a certificate in chemistry from an institute affiliated with a London institution.

In childhood and adolescence he gravitated toward performance. His first experiences on stage came as a substitute in school plays, and he developed interests in writing and publicity while at school — editing a corner of the school bulletin with short pieces and serving as Director of Publicity for the school press club. While at college he wrote scripts and published a novel titled Secrets of Death, encouraged by a teacher.

Career
Muyiwa Ademola entered the Nigerian film industry in the early 1990s with guidance from established performers. After initial mentorship he made his acting debut in a Yoruba film in 1991 and went on to write and produce his first feature, Asise, in 1995. He became known for prominent roles and for directing and producing films in Yoruba-language cinema.

His breakthrough came with the 2004 film Ori, which he both directed and appeared in; the film later received recognition at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. He has been associated with other notable Yoruba titles including Indomie Lomo (2004), Igi owo (2007), Ogo Pupa (2008), Fimidara Ire (2017), Oko Gbarada (2019), and the 2019 film Bipolar, in which he portrayed a psychiatrist. By 2021 he had directed, produced, and featured in around 100 Yoruba films.

Ademola runs Muy Authentic Presentations, his own production company, and in 2004 he founded the Authentic School of Drama to train aspiring actors. He also created a YouTube channel, MUY Authentic TV, in 2015 to publish entertainment content, and has served as a brand ambassador for Schemelink Residence Limited.

Public profile
Often called Mr. Authentic, Muyiwa Ademola is recognized for his versatility as an actor, director, producer, scriptwriter, and businessman within Nollywood’s Yoruba sector. He is bilingual in English and Yoruba and cites industry figures such as Dele Odule, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), and Charles Olumo among his influences.

His public story includes personal hardships and resilience. He has spoken about growing up in modest circumstances and later overcoming professional setbacks; he has also discussed a period of depression and the role his wife played in helping him recover. In 2013 he survived a serious vehicle accident. A 2018 gesture from a fan — who gifted him a car in appreciation of his work in Ori — illustrates his connection with audiences.

Personal life
Muyiwa Ademola is married to Omolara Ademola; the couple wed on June 23, 2006. He is the father of five children: three with his wife and two from a previous relationship. His parents are Isaiah and Rebecca Ademola. He lists hobbies such as reading, meeting people, making others happy, watching films, and listening to music.

Latest updates
In the late 2010s and into the 2020s, Ademola has remained active in film production and distribution while expanding his digital presence via YouTube. He has also clarified public statements about political plans: though he once announced an intention to run for senate in 2023, he later denied having an interest in politics.

Ademola continues to produce and star in Yoruba films and to run his drama school and production company, sustaining a long-standing presence in Nigerian cinema.

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Recent Work

Bipolar

Played the role of a psychiatrist who discovers a patient has bipolar disorder; the film addresses mental health awareness.

2019
Oko Gbarada

Featured in this Yoruba film release.

2019
Fimidara Ire

Featured in this Yoruba film release.

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Acting debut in a Yoruba film (1991)
  2. Produced first feature Asise (1995)
  3. Directed and starred in Ori (2004); the film won best indigenous film at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards
  4. Founded Authentic School of Drama (2004)
  5. CEO of Muy Authentic Presentations
  6. Created MUY Authentic TV YouTube channel (2015)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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