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Lere Paimo @ 85: Details About Actor’s Epic Film Ogbori Elemosho That Brought Him To The Spotlight
Sep 30, 2024
Actor Lere Paimo recently marked his 85th birthday in Oyo state, where he was celebrated by family, colleagues and fans
Lere Paimo has been in the movie industry before Nigeria gained its independence, making him one of the pioneers of the Yoruba movie genre
As fans and movie lovers celebrate the actor on his 85th birthday, Legit.ng goes back in time to share exciting details about Lere Paimo's epic movie Ogbori Elemosho
In a chat with Legit.ng, a historical movie lover corroborated the story about Ogbori Elemosho
Chief Lere Paimo, also known as Eda Oni Ola, may be unknown to Gen Z and the new generation of movie lovers. However, he is a well-established Nollywood actor, producer, and director before Nigeria gained its independence in 1960.
While Lere Paimo no longer acts in movies like he used to in his prime, he remains a household name in the Yoruba genre, with popular movies to his name.
Details about Chief Lere Paimo's acting career
The 85-year-old actor, a native of Ogbomosho, a town in Oyo state, entered the movie industry in 1958 when he joined the Oyin Adejobi theatre group founded by Pa Oyinade Adejobi.
He would later join Duro Ladipo's Theatre Group and appear in a stage play, Obamoro, where he acted as "Chief Basa."
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