Some call him Femi Brown, many others call him 'Ijo Ese' because of his ability to dance to different to songs especially traditional even in funny ways. Olufemi Kolapo is a young man with deep passion for anything called acting - stage plays as well as movies. When asked about what prompted his entry into the profession, his reply was:
"Acting has been the food to eat and water to drink. It all started since I was like ten years of age. It was all about church drama and stage plays then. I later proceeded to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University ,where I obtained my first degree in Dramatic Arts".
Acting has been a lot fun for this enigmatic rising star both on stage and screen. He has worked on several projects and some of them are:
* 'Beautification of Area boys' by Wole Soyinka and directed by Mrs Toyin Ogundeji
* 'Midnight Blackout' by Femi Osofisan directed by Mr Gabriel
* 'Midnight Hotel' By Femi Osofisan directed by Emmanuel Esiakpere.
* 'Ajantala Pinochio' Directed by Ronke Odunewu.
* 'The rise of Ebiri' - Written and Directed by Him (Olufemi Kolapo)
He has also rubbed shoulders with some big names in the industry working side by side with them on several projects. Some of them are Uncle Tunde Adeyemo, Muyideen Oladapo, Femi Branch, Antar Laniyan and other professionals in the field and has also worked on set with Mnet's Africa Magic.
As a young actor, he seeks to know more and build on his capacity to deliver more excellently. He also looks forward to working with as many professionals in the field both on screen and stage as he moves his career up the ladder through unequaled creativity, dedication. And hard work.
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