exciting facts about Owobo Ogunde who plays ‘Bashorun’ in Anikulapo: rise of the spectre
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Nollywood actor, Owobo Ogunde has been making headlines over his standout performance in the epic series drama “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” on Netflix.
“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’, directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan, was Owobo’s loud movie on the Nollywood scene where he portrayed the character of ‘Bashorun’, captivating the audience with flawless acting.
The six-part epic series tells the story of Saro (Played by Kunle Remi), a weaver who gains the power to resurrect the dead after an affair with a queen. Owobo plays Baṣhorun, one of the king’s chiefs who becomes Saro’s nemesis.
From the series trailer, which has multiple people excited to see Owobo and many drawing comparisons between him and his father, it’s easy to tell that Owobo brought his own unique skill to the film in which impressed the audience.
However, beyond his character on screen, Owobo is a versatile and talented individual with charisma to spare. Let’s unravel 55-years-old Owobo Ogunde, the mastermind behind the character ‘Bashorun’ in Anikulapo series.
Born in London England in 1969 , who started acting in the late seventies, Owobo Ogunde is the youngest son of the iconic Hubert Ogunde, a pioneer in Nigerian theater. In the 1970s, Owobo demonstrated his acting talents by portraying Oriadekigbe in his father’s production “Aropin T’Enia” at Glover Hall, Lagos. His eldest son contributes another dimension to the illustrious Ogunde legacy.
Hubert Ogunde, his father, altered the name to Ogunde Theater Party in 1947 and Ogunde Concert Party in 1950. Eventually, in 1960, it became Ogunde Theater, a title that endured until his passing in 1990. He’s often hailed as “the father of Nigerian theatre” or “the father of contemporary Yoruba theatre.”
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Hailing from Ijebu Ososa, Ogun State, Nigeria, he graduated from Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, and embarked on his acting journey on the theatrical stage. His performances left a lasting impression on numerous stage plays and films.
Owobo Ogunde is married to Kehinde Ogunde, a lawyer and human rights activist. They share two children, adding a heartwarming dimension to Owobo’s narrative.
With a net worth over $Million , Owobo Ogunde earns the majority of his wealth from his Intellectual Technology pursuit.
Owobo, who strongly resembles his father, Hebert Ogunde, shared that he learned storytelling, cultural importance, and hard work from his father. He’s proud to carry on his father’s legacy by contributing to Aníkúlápó, a film celebrating Yoruba culture and mythology.
Checkout some Owobo Ogunde pictures and videos from his Instagram below
