Mike Bamiloye

Mike Bamiloye (born 13 April 1960) is a Nigerian film actor, dramatist, producer and director.[1] He is an evangelist and founder and president of Mount Zion Drama Ministry[2] and Mount Zion Television.

Michael Abayomi Bamiloye (MAB)
Born (1960-04-13) 13 April 1960
Ilesa, Osun, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Occupation
  • Evangelist
  • actor
  • filmmaker
  • producer
  • director
  • dramatist
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)Gloria Bamiloye
Children
  • Joshua mike-bamiloye
  • Damilola mike-bamiloye
  • Darasimi mike-bamiloye

Early life

Mike was born on April 13, 1960 at Ilesa, a town in Osun State southwestern Nigeria.[3] He lost his mother when he was 4yrs old. His elder sister Pastor.Mrs Felicia Adepeju Adesiyan looked after him till when he was old enough to look after himself He was trained at Divisional Teachers’ Training College at Ipetumodu where he began his career. He founded Mount Zion on August 5, 1985.[4] His debut drama, titled Hell in Conference was staged at the National Christian Teachers Conference in 1986 at Ilesa in Osun State.[5] He has featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.[6]

Personal life

In August 5th,1985 his proposal was accepted by Mrs Gloria Bamiloye which marks the beginning of their ministry(Mount zion). He is married to Gloria Bamiloye, a Nigerian film actress and evangelist, with children (Damilola, Joshua and Darasimi Mike-Bamiloye).[7]

Filmography
  • The Haunting Shadows 1 (2005)
  • The Haunting Shadows 2 (2005)
  • The Haunting Shadows 3 ( 2005),
  • Agbara nla
  • One Careless Night 1-5 (2008)
  • The Forgotten Ones 1-4 (2006)
  • The Ultimate Power 1-4
  • The Foundation
  • Broken Pitchers
  • Wounded Heart
  • Captive of the Mighty
  • Asise Nla
  • Apoti Eri
  • The Gods Are Dead
  • Abejoye 1, 2 and 3
  • Shackles 1 & 2
  • The Train (The journey of life) (2020)

References
  1. "Harvest of souls at RCCG convention". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  2. "didnt reckon I will mary mike Bamiloye-Gloria Bamiloye". New Watch Times. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. "Evangelist Mike Bamiloye warns Nigerians over fraudsters impersonating him". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  4. "Dad is a great cook— Mike Bamiloye's son". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  5. "Adeboye urges Nollywood actors to seek supernatural help". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  6. "How we moved from church drama to movies –Bamiloye". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  7. "I can't stop calling my husband brother mike-Gloria Bamiloye". Punchng.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
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