# Woli Arole

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**Woli Arole** (born February 22, 1990) is a Nigerian comedian,[1] actor[2] and on-air personality. Professionally he is called Arole, Woli Arole.[3]

## Early life and education

Woli Arole was born in the city of [Ibadan](/source/Ibadan), [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria). He had his primary education in Olopade Agoro Apata, Ibadan, and his secondary school education was at [Government College, Ibadan](/source/Government_College,_Ibadan). He proceeded to the prestigious [Obafemi Awolowo University](/source/Obafemi_Awolowo_University) where he studied [psychology](/source/Psychology).[4] He also obtained a degree in filmmaking in 2020 from the [Met Film School](/source/Met_Film_School) in the [UK.](/source/United_Kingdom)[5]

## Career

Woli Arole started as an actor and stand-up comedian from [Obafemi Awolowo University](/source/Obafemi_Awolowo_University). He embraced social media and gained attention with short videos on Instagram. He auditioned and became a finalist at the Alibaba Spontaneity[6] contest in Lagos. He recently debuted with his live show called ‘The Chat Room With Woli Arole’, on April 8, and it was met with applause.[7]

## Filmography

In 2018, Woli Arole premiered his movie titled *The Call*[8] which he produced and was featured as lead actor.

## See also

- [List of Nigerian actors](/source/List_of_Nigerian_actors)
- [List of Nigerian film producers](/source/List_of_Nigerian_film_producers)
- [List of Nigerian film directors](/source/List_of_Nigerian_film_directors)

## References

1. ["Nigerian comedians Woli Arole and Asiri bestow 'blessings' on BBC"](https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-46598755/nigerian-comedians-woli-arole-and-asiri-bestow-blessings-on-bbc). *BBC*. December 20, 2018.

1. ["Woli Arole Set To Unveil New Movie "The Call""](https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/12/13/woli-arole-set-to-unveil-new-movie-the-call/). *[P.M. News](/source/P.M._News)*. December 18, 2018.

1. ["Before Stardom With… Woli Arole"](https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-woli-arole/). *[The Punch](/source/The_Punch)*. January 12, 2019.

1. ["Obafemi Awolowo University is the king of all universities in Africa"](https://www.pulse.ng/gist/woli-arole-is-right-obafemi-awolowo-university-is-the-king-of-all-universities-in/l4mrb9x/). *[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)*. November 28, 2016.

1. ["Woli Arole, now a graduate"](https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/11/08/woli-arole-now-a-graduate/). *[P.M. News](/source/P.M._News)*. November 8, 2019.

1. ["I AM A REAL PROPHET"](http://ibcity.info/ibcitynew/thepeople/60-people-s-edition-1/taste-makers-and-entertainers/399-woli-arole/). *Ibadan City Info*. January 4, 2017.

1. ["COVID-19: Woli Arole Engages Fans With The Chat Room Show"](https://www.independent.ng/covid-19-woli-arole-engages-fans-with-the-chat-room-show/). *[Independent](/source/Independent_(Nigeria))*. April 25, 2017.

1. ["Woli Arole, Frank Donga, Kelvin Ikeduba attend 'The Call' premiere"](https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/woli-arole-frank-donga-kelvin-ikeduba-attend-the-call-premiere/9t92n5m). *[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)*. December 31, 2018.

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