Michael Uba

{{Infobox actor

| name = Michael Uba

| image =

| other_names = Ogbolor

| birth_place = Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State

| citizenship = Nigerian

| occupation = actor, comedian, Master of ceremonies and radio personality

| notable_works = Jenifa's Diary as James

}}

Michael Uba, popularly known as Ogbolor, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, Master of ceremonies and radio personality. He is known for his role as James in the Nigerian TV series Jenifa’s Diary, created by Funke Akindele.{{Cite web |date=18 May 2024 |title=I Regret Wasting Time Pursuing Dance As A Profession — Actor, Michael Uba – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/i-regret-wasting-time-pursuing-dance-as-a-profession-actor-michael-uba/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=12 August 2019 |title=OAP Ogbolor is a Dapper Birthday Boy in these Photos |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/08/oap-ogbolor-is-a-dapper-birthday-boy-in-these-photos/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Egodo-Michael |first=Oghenovo |date=23 October 2022 |title=I don't get intoxicated to be creative – Actor |url=https://punchng.com/i-dont-get-intoxicated-to-be-creative-actor/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}

Early life and career

Michael is from Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, Nigeria. His career began in the entertainment industry as a dancer. But he later shifted his focus to acting and comedy.{{Cite web |date=18 May 2024 |title=I Regret Wasting Time Pursuing Dance As A Profession — Actor, Michael Uba – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/i-regret-wasting-time-pursuing-dance-as-a-profession-actor-michael-uba/#:~:text=I%20hail%20from%20Ogwashi-Uku%20in%20Delta%20State,%20Nigeria. |access-date=29 September 2024 |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Enenaite |first=Blessing |date=30 July 2023 |title=Ogbolor asks comedians to stop insulting fans |url=https://punchng.com/ogbolor-asks-comedians-to-stop-insulting-fans/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} His breakthrough role came with Jenifa's Diary, where he played James.{{Cite web |last=Enenaite |first=Blessing |date=16 January 2022 |title=I studied men who act like women to portray 'James' in Jenifa's Diary– Ogbolor |url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-men-who-act-like-women-to-portray-james-in-jenifas-diary-ogbolor/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} He has played roles in several Nollywood films including Hell Ride (2022), Just Us Girls (2023), Tuesday the 14th (2021).{{Cite web |date=1 November 2022 |title=Uche Odoh's Directorial Debut Feature 'Hell Ride' to Screen at AFRIFF |url=https://bhmng.com/uche-odohs-directorial-debut-feature-hell-ride-to-screen-at-afriff/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=BHM |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Oguntayo |first=Femi |date=18 August 2022 |title="I've been rejected severally because I play effeminate roles": Michael Uba |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/nollywood/1485748-actor-michael-uba-ogbolor-explains-stop-acting-effeminate-roles-talks-stereotyped/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}} Besides acting, Michael is known for his work as a comedian and an on-air personality for Wazobia FM.{{Cite news |date=13 February 2017 |title=Celebrities Storm Wazobia FM Carnival Day 2 - OloriSuperGal |url=https://olorisupergal.com/168679/entertainment/celebrities-storm-wazobia-fm-carnival-day-2/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |work=OloriSuperGal |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Oyetoro |first=Daniel |date=25 February 2016 |title=Wazobia FM OAP, Ogbolor Proposes To Girlfriend. |url=https://www.yabaleftonline.ng/wazobia-fm-oap-ogbolor-proposes-to-girlfriend/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=YabaLeftOnline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Oladimeji |date=16 August 2017 |title=James From Jenifa's Diary Celebrates His Birthday With Cute Photos |url=https://www.36ng.ng/2017/08/16/james-from-jenifas-diary-celebrates-his-birthday-with-cute-photos/ |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=36ng |language=en-US}}

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Category:Living people

Category:21st-century Nigerian male actors

Category:Male actors from Delta State

Category:Nigerian male television actors

Category:Nigerian radio personalities

Category:Year of birth missing (living people)