Biography & Career Of Paul Obazele

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Biography & Career Of Paul Obazele

Paul Obazele is a renowned Nigerian actor, movie producer and philanthropist who once served as the president of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP).

He was born in Lagos state but hails from Esan speaking tribe in Edo State a south-southern Nigeria. Obazele is the 5th child in his family.

Educational Background

Obazele had his secondary education at Anglican Grammar School, Ubulu Ukwu in Delta State for his West African Senior School Certificate.

He went further to obtain a Diploma in Business Administration from Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state.

His Acting Career

Obazele’s passion for acting and movie making dated back to his days as a student in Auchi Polytechnic. He revealed in an interview that his father initially strongly opposed his goal to become an actor.

His father’s earlier objection temporarily dismissed his dream of being an actor and rather secured a daytime job in a Production company.

In 1996, he joined the Nigerian movie industry professionally and acted his first movie, titled Shadow of Death”, a movie directed by Bolaji Dawudu in which he played the lead role.

In 1999, Obazele was already an established actor and started to direct movies. A Guardian media publication in 2016 published a piece which stated Obazele had featured in over 200 movies. Some of his movies include:

• Black Maria (1994)

• All My Heart (2005)

• Hidden Treasures (2005)

• Cry Of A Virgin (2006)

• Family Affair (2006)

• Power Must Change Hands (2006)

• If Only (2014)

• Invasion 1897 (2014)

• Iyore (2015)

• Night Bus To Lagos (2019) and several others.

The Edo born Nollywood superstar is creative, skillful and highly talented actor known for good interpretation of roles in movies. He can fit into any character assigned him in most movies and his style of acting is loved by many who take delight in watching his movies.

He is one of the pioneers and strong pillars of Nollywood whose immeasurable contributions to Nollywood cannot be overemphasized.

Paul Obazele was the former President of Association of Movie Producers (AMP) and at the end of his tenure, was appointed the president of Edo Film Makers Association (EFMA).

Obazele is also the founder of Legends of Nollywood Awards (LNA). He was named “one of the most consistent faces on television” by the Editorial team of TV Guide which is a quarterly publication of the Nigerian Television Authority.

Awards

Paul Obazele is a recipient of several awards, the most recent as Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.

His Personal Life

Obazele is happily married with children and he revealed that when he isn’t working, he spends quality time with his family.

Obazele’s hobbies include watching films and listening to music.

His Net Worth

Paul Obazele is indeed a force to reckon with in Nollywood, rated one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $700,000 dollars.