Early Life
Elozonam Ogbolu was born on 4 March 1986 to Mr and Mrs Ogbolu in Ikeja, Nigeria. He has a twin brother named Kanso. He attended the University of Lagos before continuing his education at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Before his television breakthrough, he had already been working as a movie actor without wide recognition, quietly building experience in the industry.
Career
Elozonam’s career changed dramatically in 2019 when he became the 8th finalist on Season 4 of Big Brother Naija, known as the Pepper Dem Gang edition. The reality show platform gave him the visibility and relevance that had eluded him during his earlier years as a working actor, and he has built on that momentum ever since.
Beyond acting, Elozonam is also a singer and music producer, releasing his debut single “The Garri Song” on 16 January 2019. He is notable for his lead role in the drama series ‘Rumour Has It,’ one of his most recognised acting credits since his rise to fame. With over 750,000 followers on Instagram, he has also built a significant media and content presence alongside his acting and music work.
Personal Life
Elozonam Ogbolu grew up in Ikeja, Nigeria, alongside his family, including his twin brother, Kanso. He has continued to build a multifaceted media presence spanning reality television, acting, music and content creation.
From an under-the-radar actor to a Big Brother Naija breakout star, Elozonam Ogbolu has built one of the more versatile careers among Nigeria’s reality-TV-to-entertainment crossover stars.
