Adekanla Aderinola Desalu (born 7 November 1980) professionally known as Deza the Great is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker and former banker. Desalu's work include Big Love (2023), Hell & Fury (2024), Two Captains and Unusual Arrangements (2023).
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| Born | Adekanla Aderinola Desalu November 7, 1980 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
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| Years active | 2005-present |
Early life and education
editAdekanla was born in Lagos, Lagos State on 7 November 1980. He graduated from University of Lagos with a bachelor's degree in actuarial science and hold an MBA in artificial intelligence from Nexford University.[1][2]
Career
editAdekanla worked at Glo in 2005 where he worked as the commercial roaming manager and later moved to Sterling Bank (then Equatorial Trust Bank) in 2008, where he also worked as a regional client engagement officer. He left the bank in September 2023 to focus on film making.[3][1]
Adekanla made his debut appearance in 2010 with the TV series, Catwalq where he played the character, Barry. Desalu has appeared in 150 movies and has produced 7 movies.[1][4]
Filmography
edit- Big Love (2023)
- Wrong Choice (2023)
- Love in Lagos (2023)
- Cloud 9 (2023)
- Role Play (2022)
- Hell & Fury (2024)
- Two Captains
- Unusual Arrangements (2023)
- Catwalq (2010)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Wahah, Mubeen Olorunkuse (15 November 2023). "Creativity Meet Talent: The Story of an Emerging Nollywood Icon". P.M. News. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Mongina, Night (5 June 2024). "Deza The Great's biography: Real name, age, religion, family, net worth". Legit.ng. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ Lola, Idowu (1 April 2022). "From Banking to Blockbusters: The Impeccable Life of a Nigerian Actor". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ a b Okanlawon, Taiwo (30 November 2020). "The Evolution of Film Distribution in Yoruba Nollywood: From Traditional to Digital Media". P.M. News. Retrieved 30 November 2024.