Lere Paimo

Lere Paimo is a Nigerian actor and a major figure in Yoruba theatre and film, widely known by the stage name “Eda Onile Ola.” Born in Ogbomoso on November 19, 1939, he worked with the Oyin Adejobi and Duro Ladipo theatre companies during the 1960s before establishing his own Eda Theatre Company. His career spans acting, filmmaking, production, and direction, and he was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).