6 Notable Celebrities Who Graduated From the Premier Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan

Sadik Omolola

The prestigious University of Ibadan is not just the first and best university in Nigeria; it is also known for having prominent graduates, which include celebrities, personalities, politicians, humanitarians, business people, influencers, athletes, and many more.

The graduates of the faculty of arts are not left out of the aforementioned list, as it is a faculty of great minds. Below are some notable personalities who graduated from the premier faculty of Arts at the University of Ibadan:

Eniola Badmus

A renowned celebrity who graduated from the University of Ibadan, Eniola Badmus is a prominent Nigerian professional actress, movie personality, entertainer, social media influencer, and scriptwriter. She was born in Ogun State on September 7, 1982.

Eniola Badmus had her primary and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode, where she was born, before she proceeded to study Theatre Arts in our very own prestigious Faculty of arts at the University of Ibadan.
She began acting professionally in the year 2000 and has been featured in a number of Yoruba movies. The actress came to limelight after playing major roles in two award-winning Yoruba films titled “Jenifa” and “Omo Ghetto.”

Edo State Governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki

Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is a notable politician in Nigeria. Born on July 1, 1957, Obaseki is a renowned businessman and also the current executive governor of Edo State. He served as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated in March 2009 by Adams Oshiomole, his predecessor, prior to becoming governor.

Obaseki was born in Benin City, Edo State. He received his elementary education at St. Matthew’s Primary School before moving on to Eghosa Grammar School in Benin City for his secondary education. Afterwards, the governor proceeded to study at the University of Ibadan, where he earned himself a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics.

Sean Tizzle

Popularly known by his stage name, “Sean Tizzle,” Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele is a famous Nigerian singer and songwriter.

Born on December 15, 1989, in Ikeja, Lagos State, the singer grew up in Ikorodu. He attended the Community Grammar School in Majidun as well as the Command Secondary School in Ibadan before moving on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan.

Ayo Adesanya

Ayo Adesanya is a Nigerian movie actress, director, and producer that is featured in both Yoruba and English-language movies.

Born on August 11, 1969, in Ijebu, Ogun State, Ayo Adesanya completed her primary and secondary education in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where she attended St. Anne’s School. She also earned her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate. Afterwards, she went on to study at the University of Ibadan, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Language Arts.

Gabriel Afolayan

Gabriel Afolayan, also known by his stage name “G-Fresh,” is a Nigerian actor and singer.
Born on the 1st of March 1985 to a family of renowned entertainers that comprises his late father, Ade Love (famously regarded as one of the pioneers of the Nigerian movie industry), his sister, Moji Afolayan, and his brothers, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan.

Gabriel is an award-winning artist that received his primary education in Ibadan. Later on, he pursued his tertiary education in the University of Ibadan, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts.

Obi Okoli

Obinna Okoli, popularly known as “Obi Okoli,” is a prominent Nigerian actor, scriptwriter, producer, director, university lecturer, songwriter, and broadcaster.

He was born in Ogboji, Anambra State. Okoli attended Agulu Grammar School, Agulu, for his secondary school education. After a successful completion of his secondary school education, the veteran actor proceeded to study theatre arts at the prestigious University of Ibadan (UI), where he graduated with honours in 1979.