Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi (born 21 December 1996)[1] known professionally as Officer Woos[2][3] is a Nigerian comedian, vlogger and actor.[4] In 2020, he won the City People Entertainment Award for Comedian of the Year.[5]
Officer Woos | |
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| Birth name | Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi |
| Also known as | Officer Woos |
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| Years active | 2019-present |
He is known for his skits mimicking a stammering Nigerian police officer.[6]
Early life and education
editOfficer Woos was born on December 21, 1996, in Ibadan Oyo State, southwest Nigeria.[3] He attended Concord Preparatory school, Ibadan and Maryhill Convent School, Ibadan. After secondary school, he graduated from University of Lagos in 2018 where he studied Theatre Arts.[1]
Comedy career and film
editHe began his comedy career in 2017 as a student of the University of Lagos with a group called Stage Addict group then founded by Broda Shaggi. He rose into the limelight in 2019 after appearing in a series of comedy videos alongside Broda Shaggi, where he played the role of an assisting police officer.[2]
Officer Woos has performed alongside other comedians and featured in movies like Netflix thrillers Oga Bolaji, Love is Yellow and The Griot[7].
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Admin. "Bringing a new niche to the Nigeria Content Creation Scene, Meet Officer Woos". ThisDay. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Passion without money will wear off —Jubril Gbadamosi, Officer Woos". Tribune Online. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ a b Ajose, Kehinde (2022-04-24). "People mistake me for police officer in real life –Skit maker, Officer Woos". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo. "Officer Woos: I'm committed to spreading laughter and joy". Vanguard News. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Who Is Officer Woos Wife? - Cube". 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Adebayo, Segun (2021-02-21). "Comedy is not just business but lifestyle — Officer Woos". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "Oladapo Gbadimosi (Officer Woos) - Nollywire". Retrieved 2023-10-14.