Fisayo Ajisola , also known as Freezon,[1] is a Nigerian television and film actress, model and singer, best known for her role in the Nigerian sitcom Jenifa's Diary, alongside Funke Akindele. She is also known for her roles in the television series; This Life, Nectar, Shadows, Burning Spear, Circle of Interest and The Story of Us.[2] She is a graduate of Biochemistry from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State.[1]
Fisayo Ajisola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oluwafisayo Ajibola Ajisola Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Freezon |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Model |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Known for | her role in Jenifa's Diary |
| Notable work | This Life |
| Website | www |
Early life
editFisayo was born in Lagos, Nigeria and is the last of four children of her parents. She is of Yoruba descent and hails from Ayedun in Ekiti state, southwest Nigeria.[3] Ajisola began taking part in plays and drama skits, while in high school at the Federal Government College (FGC) Odogbolu, Ogun State. In July 2010, she enrolled at Wale Adenuga's PEFTI School for Acting in Lagos, Nigeria, where she studied Acting.[3] Her first notable performance, was at the Nnena and Friends Show, on October 1, 2010, where she presented a musical performance.[3] While at University, Ajisola founded the non-governmental organization (NGO), Jewel Empowerment Foundation with the mission to stem the tide of societal menace by focusing on the empowerment of the youth and the mentoring of children.[4]
Career
editFisayo began her acting career in 2011, with feature roles in the Nigerian television series, Tinsel, Burning Spear and Circle of Interest. She took a break from acting in September 2011 when she gained admission into the University. Ajisola launched her film-making career in 2016,[1] with the production of the feature film Road to Ruin,[5] in collaboration with her foundation, the Jewel Empowerment Foundation (JEF),[3] with the intention of soliciting the government to take action in the provision of jobs for underprivileged Nigerian youths.[6] Actor Raphael Niyi Stephen, who stars in the film, has said: "The movie is a way of making people know what is happening to kids and also to lend our voices to what the government is doing about hawking, letting people know hawking isn’t the last option."[5]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Producer/Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tinsel | Co-star | Tope Oshin Ogun | Mnet TV series |
| 2011 | Burning Spear | Lead | Akin Akindele | TV Drama Series |
| 2011 | Circle of Interest | Co-star | Kalu Anya | TV series |
| 2012 | Shadows | Lead | Tunde Olaoye | TV series |
| 2014 | Nectar | Co-star | Sola Sobowale | TV series |
| 2015 | This Life | Supporting role | Wale Adenuga | TV series |
| 2016 | Jenifa's Diary | Co-star | Funke Akindele | Sitcom |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Fisayo Ajisola To Consolidate On Acting Career In 2016". Leadership. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Amu, P (25 April 2016). "I Like Playing Crazy and Sexy Roles". AM Update. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d Ebere, P (25 April 2016). "Meet Fisayo Ajisola a young Humanitarian, intelligent, pretty and excellent Actor..." Nigeria Films. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ Ogun, Tade (10 February 2016). "How I cope with male admirers - Fisayo Ajisola". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Nollywood actress, Fisayo, produces first movie 'Road To Ruin'". Nigerian Tribune. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Fisayo Ajisola out with new movie". New Telegraph. 18 September 2016. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
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