Olaide Almaroof

Biography

Olaide Almaroof is a highly talented Nigerian actor, professional voice-over artist, and model. Despite studying Electrical Electronics at Osun State Polytechnic, his passion for the arts led him to Nollywood, where he initially started his journey as a makeup artist to get his foot in the door. After years of persistence and auditions, he rose to prominence through his collaborations with director Abiodun Jimoh and Prodigy and Pens. He is particularly celebrated for his "grammatical" roles, most notably as Mr. Willoughby in Jagbajantis, where his use of complex vocabulary earned him the nickname "Vocabulary King." His dedication was officially recognized when he won the Fast Rising Actor of the Year award at the 2021 City People Movie Awards. He is known for his discipline, his deep respect for his mentors, and his ability to completely disappear into challenging, dialogue-heavy characters.

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