Jibola Dabo

Jibola Dabo is a veteran Nigerian actor, producer and director who has been part of the Nigerian entertainment industry for many years. He is originally from Owo, Ondo State, although he was born in Lagos. He is recognised for his work in Nollywood films as well as earlier stage and television productions.

His full name is reported as Michael Ajibola Daboiku, while he is professionally known as Jibola Dabo. He developed an interest in acting as a child and participated in school and community drama productions. In an interview with Punch, Dabo recalled playing Samson in a production of Samson and Delilah as early as 1963.

He studied Fine Arts at the University of Lagos and later pursued postgraduate studies in the United States, where sources report that he obtained a master's degree in Mass Media.

Although he had a long background in drama and theatre, his professional entry into Nollywood is generally dated to around 2006. He subsequently built a substantial filmography, appearing in more than 100 Nigerian productions according to Nlist.

Some of his notable screen credits include Dirty Secrets, My Fantasy, Alero's Symphony, Kingdom of Darkness, Bloody Carnival, Beyond Powers, Power of 1, Dwindle, Shadow Parties, The Silent Baron, Katakata, Omambala and Content Creators Saga.

One of his most discussed roles was in Dirty Secrets, where he appeared alongside Tonto Dikeh and the late Muna Obiekwe. He also appeared as Governor Otunta in Dwindle and King of Aje Land in Shadow Parties.

Dabo has also received industry recognition. He won Best Actor of the Year at the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF), an award that helped reinforce his reputation as one of Nollywood's veteran performers.

His career is not limited to acting. He has also been credited as a producer and director, and has remained involved in the broader Nigerian entertainment industry