Owobo Ogunde
Acclaimed Actor, Storyteller, and Cultural Custodian
Creativity Beyond Borders
Owobo Ogunde is an acclaimed actor, cultural custodian, and leading man of contemporary Nigerian cinema, best known for his commanding portrayal of Bashorun in Netflix’s hit series Aníkúlápó.
As the son of the legendary pioneer of modern Nigerian theatre, Chief Hubert Ogunde, Owobo’s stage journey began at age six. Following a distinguished two-decade corporate career in technology leadership within the UK financial sector, he returned to the screen with a rare, lived-in gravity and discipline.
Blending artistic mastery, corporate rigor, and deep ancestral roots, Owobo is a compelling voice on identity, cultural legacy, leadership, and the global power of authentic African storytelling.