Samuel Ajibola
Samuel Ajibola | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26th Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos (B.Sc), Ajayi Crowther University (M.PA) |
| Occupations | Actor and Producer |
| Years active | 1995–2003, 2009–present |
| Known for | The Johnsons[1] Dele Issues |
| Website | samuelajibola |
Samuel Ajibolaⓘ is a Nigerian television and film actor as well as a director and producer.[2] He was first known for his role as a child-actor in the Opa Williams produced movie Tears for Love,[3] and best known as his role as Spiff in the Africa Magic TV series called The Johnsons.[1]
Early life and Career
Samuel Ajibola was born on the 26th of December in Mazamaza, Lagos State. He is the first of four children of Commander Lanre Ajibola and Mrs Irene Ajibola. He is of Yoruba descent and hails from Ekiti State.[4] Ajibola began his acting career in 1995 at the age of 6 in the Opa Williams produced movie, Tears for Love.[5] He got the role, after he had impressed his aunt, Moyinoluwa Odutayo, herself an actress, during a stage play in Church.[3]
In 2003, he took a hiatus from acting to finish his high school education.[5] In 2009, Ajibola made a return to acting in The Fake Prophet, while pursuing a degree in Political Science[6] at the University of Lagos.[3][4]
In 2013, he appeared in the MTV Base produced television series, Shuga.[3] He has also appeared in the Nigerian films Last Flight to Abuja,[3] and The Antique alongside Kiki Omeili, Judith Audu and Gloria Young. He also starred in the 2018 movie Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons. Ajibola also earned a Master of Public Administration degree[7] and further trained in acting and filmmaking at the Centre for Excellence in Film and Media Studies and the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) Masterclass.[5]
He launched his production career with the release of his mini web-series "Dele Issues" on the 10th March 2017.[8] In October 2017, he featured former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on the mini web-series.[9] In 2022, Ajibola starred in the Lasgidi series.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Actor talks playing 'Spiff' in "The Johnsons", career, Nollywood". PulseNg. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "How fatherhood completely changed my life - Actor Samuel Ajibola". Punch Newspapers. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Why Kid Acting Doesn't Thrive Here - Samuel Ajibola". AustinNaija. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Samuel Ajibola: Unearthing 'Spiff,' The official clown of The Johnsons". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "I Don't Have A Crush On Anyone In Nollywood – Samuel Ajibola". etcetralive. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "Actor Samuel Ajibola Reflects On Moments He Was Hilda Dokubo's Son". NigerianFilms. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (7 December 2021). "Actor Samuel Ajibola bags Master's degree, thanks Obasanjo for mentorship". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "AMVCA 2017 Best Comedy Act Winner, Samuel Ajibola, set to introduce new comedy skit series 'Dele Issues'". Daily Tribune. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Meet Samuel Ajibola, from Best Child Actor, he is all grown now still proving to be a Master of his Craft". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Beyond Spiff: Samuel Ajibola's 30-Year Career As Actor and Producer In Nollywood". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 24 July 2025.