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Jab Adu

Born
1932-12-28 (age 83)
Died
2016-02-28 (aged 83) · 10 years ago
Birthplace
Calabar, Ogun State, Nigeria
Occupation
Actor, Producer, Director
Active
2008 - 2008
Alma Mater
St. Gregory's College
AKA
Joseph Abiodun Babajide Adu

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Jab Adu, born Joseph Abiodun Babajide Adu, was born on December 28, 1932, in Calabar, Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied at St. Gregory's College in the Obalende neighborhood of Lagos from 1941 to 1946.

CAREER

Jab Adu was a pioneering Nigerian filmmaker, known for his work as an actor, producer, and director. He was recognized for his roles in "The Village Headmaster" (1968-1988) as Bassey Okon, "Countdown at Kusini" (1976), "Hostages" (1996), "Saworoide" (1999) as Lagbayi, and "Wetin Dey" (2007-2008). He directed the 1977 Nigerian film "Bisi, Daughter of the River," which was the highest-grossing film in Nigeria for several decades.

Filmography

No filmography available for this person yet.

Box Office

Weekly Top Grossing
1

3 Cold Dishes

₦5,331,351.00

Week 51
2

Gingerrr

₦12,727,775.00

Week 47
3

Gingerrr

₦21,139,500.00

Week 46
4

The Herd

₦16,977,673.00

Week 46
5

3 Cold Dishes

₦15,261,240.00

Week 46

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