Untold Story Of 67yr Old Adebayo “Oga Bello” Salami’s Continuing Relevance In Movie Industry

Eniola Adeniyi

There is a secret behind Adebayo Salami’s rating as one of the most in-demand actors despite his age.

Yes, it’s true one of the main reasons is the 67 years old role interpreter’s versatility and well-known reputation as a father figure to all.

But his major influence lays in the fact that his Awada Kerikeri organization has given birth to a handful of stakeholders in the movie industry.

Behind this is the strong clout of the immediate family of the actor better known by the stage name Oga Bello.

One of his son’s Sodiq Omotayo Salami is a highly rated Production Manager. He is one of the best around sources claim.

Another of his son Tope is a well connected Director.

And there is the more popular Femi Adebayo who doubles as a producer and actor.

Without taking away credit from the skill of the elderly actor, the influences of self and children are certainly a plus in landing roles and keeping ahead of his peers.

By the way, it is also to his credit that he has a wife in Alhaja Risikat, the brain behind popular movie marketing company, Ejide Films.