Baba Ijesha Age and Place of Birth
In the early ’70s on October 28, 1972, Baba Ijesha was born in Osun, an inland state in southwestern Nigeria to his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Omiyinka.
Baba Ijesha Early Life and Education
Olarenwaju grew in his hometown Ile-Ife in Osun state with both his parents and six siblings. He attended primary and secondary school in Ife and Lagos and a bit later in his life, he joined the University of Lagos to pursue an unknown bachelor’s degree.
Baba Ijesha Career
He had this inborn talent to entertain people around him from back in the day when he was in school which made it easy for him to connect and interact with people. He smoothly blended into the entertainment industry. His first television appearance was in a soap opera. Later when he was working with AIT, he had the opportunity to showcase his talent on their comedy division.
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The role Baba Ijesha played in the film “Omo Rita” set in motion his fame and made him a focus of attention in the industry and countrywide. In 2016, Olarenwaju released a comic song called “Olongbo” which stirred up his audience. He got his nickname “Baba Ijesha” after playing the role of an Ijesha man in a movie where his character was hallmarked, and the name stuck with him.
Olarenwaju is married but there is no information regarding the details of his wife and children. He is very reserved and secretive about his life and has not said much about his family.
Baba Ijesha Net Worth and Assets
Olarenwaju has had numerous streams of income throughout his career. His net worth now is approximated at $150,000 including endorsement deals from real estate firms and being an ambassador for many different brands in Nigeria.
| Real name |
James Olarenwaju Omiyinka |
| Age |
48 years old |
| Place of birth |
Nigeria |
| Marital status |
Married |
| Net worth |
$150,000 |
