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{{Infobox Per
| name               = Mr Macaroni {{Verified actor}}
| verified           = yes
| image              = Debo Adedayo.jpg
| caption            = Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni)
| birth_name         = Adebowale Babatunde Adedayo
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1993|05|03|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| alias              = 
| alma_mater         = [[Redeemer's University Nigeria]]
| occupation         = Actor, Content Producer
| years_active       = 2012–present
| awards             = [[The Future Awards Africa]]
| website            = {{URL|https://mrmacaroni.com}}
}}

'''Adebowale Babatunde''' "'''Debo'''" '''Adedayo''' (born 3 May 1993),<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|title=Mr Macaroni, from Nigerian comedian to EndSARS activist|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-56067641|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref> popularly known by his stage name '''Mr Macaroni''', is a [[Nigerian]] actor, comedian, and activist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adebowale Adedayo |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm12354481/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=IMDb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2020|title=Mr Macaroni, others in marathon #EndSARSProtest in Lagos|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/mr-macaroni-others-in-marathon-endsarsprotest-in-lagos/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=29 January 2021|title=Broda Shaggi, Mr. Macaroni others top the list of digital content creators|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/439364-broda-shaggi-mr-macaroni-others-top-list-of-digital-content-creators.html|access-date=2 March 2021|language=en-GB|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gatefield |date=2022-05-03 |title=Gatefield's People Journalism Prize for Africa 2021 Winners |url=http://gatefield.co/gatefields-people-journalism-prize-for-africa-2021-winners/ |access-date=2024-10-05 |website=Gatefield |language=en-US}}</ref> He was the second highest-grossing Nollywood actor of 2025.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |last=Dan-Awoh |first=Deborah |date=2026-02-08 |title=Nollywood: Top 10 highest-grossing lead actors/actresses in 2025 |url=https://nairametrics.com/2026/02/08/nollywood-top-10-highest-grossing-lead-actors-actresses-in-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{Cite web |last=Amahiri |first=Adama |date=2026-02-02 |title=Mr Macaroni thanks collaborators as he ranks second highest grossing Nollywood actor |url=https://www.qed.ng/mr-macaroni-thanks-collaborators-as-he-ranks-second-highest-grossing-nollywood-actor/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=QED.NG |language=en-US}}</ref> he is known for his satirical content and roles in films like ''[[Ayinla (film)|Ayinla]]'' (2021), ''[[Aníkúlápó]]'' (2022), ''[[Freedom Way]]'' (2024), and ''[[Lisabi: The Uprising]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elfadl |first=Murtada |date=2024-09-17 |title='Freedom Way' Review: From Nigeria, a Kinetic Thriller Juggles Many Intertwining Narratives |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/freedom-way-review-1236144598/ |access-date=2024-10-05 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Cletus |first=Confidence |date=2024-09-28 |title=MOVIE REVIEW: 'Lisabi the Uprising' is Nollywood's best epic yet |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/739744-movie-review-lisabi-the-uprising-is-nollywoods-best-epic-yet.html |access-date=2024-10-05 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]|language=en}}</ref> He won the [[The Future Awards Africa|TFAA Prize For Acting]] in 2025,<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Akanbi, Rasheedat Kehinde |date=2025-02-28 |title=The Nigerian Entertainment Industry and Dramaturgy: Rethinking Gendered Stereotypes |journal=Journal of Arts and Sociological Research |doi=10.70382/ajasr.v7i6.015 |issn=3027-1401|doi-access=free }}</ref> and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the [[Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|AMVCAs]] in the same year for his performance in the [[Netflix]] film, ''[[Lisabi: The Uprising]]''.<ref name="auto5">{{Cite news |last=Adekunle |first=Musa |date=2025-03-24 |title=AMVCA 2025: Full list of nominees |url=https://guardian.ng/life/film/amvca-2025-full-list-of-nominees/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{Cite news |last=Okechukwu |first=Rejoice |date=2025-03-24 |title=AMVCA 2025 Full List of Nominees: Seven Doors leads with nine nominations |url=https://gazettengr.com/amvca-2025-full-list-of-nominees-seven-doors-leads-with-nine-nominations/ |location=Abuja, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Peoples Gazette]]|language=en-US}}</ref> He premiered two films at [[Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]] in 2024,<ref name="Okiche">{{Cite web |last=Okiche |first=Wilfred |date=2024-09-09 |title=At the Toronto International Film Festival, Two Films Explore the Darker Corners of Lagos |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/at-the-toronto-international-film-festival-two-films-explore-the-darker-corners-of-lagos/132818 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.okayafrica.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Four African Films Set to Shine at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival |url=https://thebounce.net/b-side/four-african-films-set-to-shine-at-the-2024-toronto-international-film-festival/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Bounce |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TIFF announces its 2024 Centrepiece programme with titles from over 40 countries |url=https://tiff.net/press/news/tiff-announces-its-2024-centrepiece-programme-with-titles-from-over-40-countries |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=TIFF |language=en}}</ref> and won Best Supporting Actor, Africa ,at TINFF.<ref name=tinff24>{{Cite web |title=TINFF2024 Winners |url=https://www.tinff.net/tinff2024-winners |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=tinff |language=en}}</ref> Debo has made multiple appearances on [[YNaija|YNAIJA]] & [[Ebonylife TV|Ebonylife]]’s annual list of The Nollywood 100,<ref name="bellanaija.com">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Funke Akindele, Chidi Mokeme, & Rahama Sadau Make YNaija's 'The Nollywood 100' List |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/02/the-nollywood-100/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> and is the recipient of two honorary doctorates awarded him in 2023.<ref name=ds>{{Cite news |last=Sanusi |first=Deborah |date=2023-11-11 |title=Mr Macaroni bags honourary degree from Oyo varsity |url=https://punchng.com/mr-macaroni-bags-honourary-degree-from-oyo-varsity/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=nl>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=Mr Macaroni Bags Another Doctorate Degree In Creative Writing |url=https://nollywoodlife.ng/mr-macaroni-bags-another-doctorate-degree-in-creative-writing/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> 

Adedayo first gained popularity in 2019 from his satirical skits on social media, playing characters such as the philandering political figure "Daddy Wa" and a strict lecturer, "Professor Hard Life". <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-11 |title=Mr Macaroni Speaks on The Character "Daddy Wa" & Finding Success in Entertainment With Teju Babyface |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/06/mr-macaroni-with-teju-babyface/ |access-date=2024-10-05 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> He popularized catchphrases like "Ooin", "Freaky freaky" and "You are doing well". <ref>{{Cite web |title=MrMacaroni (@mrmacaroni1) • Instagram photos and videos |url=https://www.instagram.com/mrmacaroni1/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=www.instagram.com |language=en}}</ref>

He is an advocate for social and civic empowerment, and most notably was involved in the 2020 [[End SARS|#EndSARS]] movement in Nigeria, when he himself was a victim of [[police brutality]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Egbas |first=Jude |date=2020-10-09 |title=Mr Macaroni, #EndSARS protesters, spend cold night at Lagos House of Assembly |url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/mr-macaroni-endsars-protesters-spend-night-at-lagos-house-of-assembly/q8x50wc |access-date=2024-10-05 |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=biodunbusari@vanguardngr.com |date=2023-10-20 |title=[Photos] #EndSARS: Mr Macaroni, others stage walk at 3rd Anniversary of Lekki Tollgate shootings |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/photos-endsars-mr-macaroni-others-stage-3rd-anniversary-of-lekki-tollgate-shootings/amp/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-10-05 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref>

Since then, Adedayo has increasingly used his platform to champion social causes and frequently combines humour with civic education in his skits. <ref>{{Cite news |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2021-02-14 |title=#OccupyLekkiTollgate: They beat, threatened to kill us - Mr Macaroni tells experience with police [video] |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/occupylekkitollgate-they-beat-threatened-to-kill-us-mr-macaroni-tells-experience-with-police-video/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-10-05 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Odutuyo |first=Adeyinka |date=2022-04-30 |title=I use my 'freaky freaky' character and art to drive social change: Mr Macaroni |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1467975-my-freaky-freaky-role-is-talk-about-issues-country-mr-macaroni-using-entertainment-change/ |access-date=2024-10-05 |newspaper=[[Legit.ng]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Toyin Falola Interviews: A Conversation With Debo Adedayo, Part 3 |url=https://groups.google.com/g/yorubaaffairs/c/EGcJ75bYL-s?pli=1 |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=groups.google.com}}</ref> In 2022 and 2023, he won the [[Trendupp Awards]]' Force of Influence award given to the "influencer or content creator who commanded the highest influence in the Nigerian social media space". <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-11 |title=Trendupp Awards: Mr Macaroni Emerges Force Of Influence Winner, Goes Home With Brand New Car |url=https://brandcom.ng/2023/07/trendupp-awards-mr-macaroni-emerges-force-of-influence-winner/#:~:text=The%20most%20coveted%20award%20of,between%20March%202022%20%E2%80%93%20March%202023. |access-date=2024-10-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life & Education ==
An indigene of [[Ogun State]], Adebowale Babatunde Adedayo was born in Ogudu, [[Lagos]] into an [[Upper middle class|upper-middle-class]] [[Islamic]] and [[Christian]] family of The publisher of [[Alaroye]], Musa Alao Adedayo, on May 3, 1993. He grew up in Magodo area of [[Lagos]] where he attended Tendercare International Nursery. He went to primary school in Ojota, Ogudu<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abdullahi |first=Idowu |date=2022-03-24 |title=I studied at four universities before graduating - Mr Macaroni |url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-at-four-universities-before-graduating-mr-macaroni/ |access-date=2023-06-12 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}</ref> and later attended [[Babcock University]] High School, where he was head boy. <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/519360-why-i-attended-four-universities-mr-macaroni.html?tztc=1 |title=Why I attended four universities – Mr Macaroni |access-date=2026-04-07 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref> Debo was forced to leave [[Lead City University]] due to accreditation issues after gaining admission to study law  in 2009, same as in 2011 at the Houdegbe North American University [[Cotonou]] in the [[Republic of Benin]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/519360-why-i-attended-four-universities-mr-macaroni.html?tztc=1 |title=Why I attended four universities – Mr Macaroni |access-date=2024-10-05 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Idowu |first=Abdullah |date=24 March 2022 |title=studied at four universities before graduating – Mr Macaroni |url=https://punchng.com/i-studied-at-four-universities-before-graduating-mr-macaroni/ |access-date=28 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ademola |first=Olonilua |date=24 Mar 2022 |title=Why I Attended Four Universities Before Graduating — Mr Macaroni |url=https://dailytrust.com/why-i-attended-four-universities-before-graduating-mr-macaroni/ |access-date=28 December 2023|newspaper=[[Daily Trust]]}}</ref>

Upon leaving Cotonou, Adedayo decided to discontinue his education and pursue a career in acting. In 2012, he trained to be a professional actor at the PEFTI Film Institute. <ref>{{Cite news |title=Mr Macaroni Appreciates Pefti Film Institute|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/2022/10/15/mr-macaroni-appreciates-pefti-film-institute/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[This Day]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tugbobo |first=Babatunde |date=2022-10-15 |title=Mr Macaroni lauds PEFTI, donates N500,000 |url=https://punchng.com/mr-macaroni-lauds-pefti-donates-n500000/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> After being featured in a few film and television roles, his parents convinced him to resume his education. He began studying [[Theatre Arts]] at [[Afe Babalola University]] before switching to [[Redeemer's University Nigeria]] in 2013 where he earned a degree in Theatre Arts and [[Film studies|Film Studies]] in 2018.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=After Struggling for 10years, Actor, Debo Adedayo Graduates with Upper Credit|url=https://www.modernghana.com/nollywood/34657/after-struggling-for-10years-actor-debo-adedayo.html|access-date=2 March 2021|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref> Debo announced in 2025 that he had completed the course Advanced Acting for Camera at the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Art]], UK.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mr Macaroni bags acting certificate from UK drama school |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/07/08/mr-macaroni-bags-acting-certificate-from-uk-drama-school/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-13 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-08 |title=Debo "Mr Macaroni" Adedayo Completes Advanced Acting Course at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/07/mr-macaroni-rada-acting-course/ |access-date=2026-01-13 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Content Creation ===
Adedayo started as an actor <ref>{{Cite news|date=30 January 2021|title=Mr Macaroni: I'm single, but not searching|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/mr-macaroni-im-single-but-not-searching/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2 March 2021|language=en-US|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref> in [[Nollywood]] before creating comedy videos.<ref>{{Cite news|date=26 December 2020|title=Mr. Macaroni walks through narrow tubes|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/mr-macaroni-walks-through-narrow-tubes/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2 March 2021|language=en-US|newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|title=Naughty requests from ladies are appreciation of my works –Mr. Macaroni|url=https://punchng.com/naughty-requests-from-ladies-are-appreciation-of-my-works-mr-macaroni/|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[The Punch]]|date=10 January 2020|language=en-US}}</ref> In an interview with [[The Punch|''Punch Nigeria'']], he said that he had been an actor for a long time, appearing in films and soap operas. <ref name="auto" /> According to him, due to a shortage of the kind of roles he wanted and to avoid being typecast, he decided to start creating online comedy.<ref name="auto" />

Adedayo's comedy addresses events and real issues in Africa. <ref>{{Cite web|date=13 July 2021|title=How Mr. Macaroni Is changing the face of the comedy industry and pushing other talents along |first=Adetayo Omotoyosi |last=Adeolu|url=https://qwenu.com/2021/07/13/how-mr-macaroni-is-changing-the-face-of-comedy-industry-and-pushing-other-talents-along-by-adetayo-omotoyosi-adeolu/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Qwenu!|language=en-GB|archive-date=30 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730115452/https://qwenu.com/2021/07/13/how-mr-macaroni-is-changing-the-face-of-comedy-industry-and-pushing-other-talents-along-by-adetayo-omotoyosi-adeolu/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has played the role of a sugar daddy. In an interview with the ''[[Nigerian Tribune]]'', he said he chose the role because it represents a significant proportion of men who cannot control themselves.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Adeoye|first=Faith|date=1 February 2020|title=I always find it hard to see myself as a comedian —Adedayo, Mr. Macaroni|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/i-always-find-it-hard-to-see-myself-as-a-comedian-adedayo-mr-macaroni/|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[Nigerian Tribune]]}}</ref>

His satirical skits highlight social and political issues such as bad governance, civic responsibility, and human rights. He typically plays the role of a sugar daddy politician known as "Daddy Wa" or a strict lecturer known as "Professor Hardlife".<ref name="Omorogbe 2022">{{Cite news | last=Omorogbe | first=Paul | title=(OPINION) Debo Adedayo: Mr Macaroni and socio-political activism |newspaper=[[Nigerian Tribune]]| date=2022-06-05 | url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/opinion-debo-adedayo-mr-macaroni-and-socio-political-activism/ | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>

Adedayo, in an interview with ''[[The Punch|Punch Nigeria]]'', said he knew he had a flair for comedy when he would mimic Pastor [[Chris Oyakhilome]] and everyone would laugh.<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 January 2020|title=Naughty requests from ladies are appreciation of my works –Mr. Macaroni|url=https://punchng.com/naughty-requests-from-ladies-are-appreciation-of-my-works-mr-macaroni/|newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> 

=== Acting ===

After gaining prominence as a comedian, Adedayo debuted on the big screen in March 2021, starring in ''[[Ponzi (film)|Ponzi]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-01 |title=Meet the Star Studded Cast of Kayode Kasum's Comedy Film "Ponzi" + Watch the Trailer |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/kayode-kasum-ponzi/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-23 |title=Ponzi Hits N13.32 Million, Bumps Omo Ghetto To 2nd Slot Rankings Opening Week |url=https://shockng.com/ponzi-hits-n13-32-million-bumps-omo-ghetto-to-2nd-slot-rankings-opening-week/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=ShockNG |language=en-US}}</ref> a comedy film directed by [[Kayode Kasum]], and later in the Ayinla Omowura biopic ''[[Ayinla (film)|Ayinla]]'', released in June, ending the year among the top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood actors.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ojo |first=James |date=2021-05-22 |title=Watch: Kunle Afolayan, Mr Macaroni star in Tunde Kelani's 'Ayinla' trailer |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/watch-kunle-afolayan-mr-macaroni-star-in-tunde-kelanis-ayinla-trailer/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-16 |title=Ayinla Omowura's Biopic "Áyìnlá" by Tunde Kelani will Hit the Big Screen Next Month! See Teaser |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/05/tunde-kelani-ayinla-teaser/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> He next appeared as Adura in the [[Jáde Osiberu|Jade Osiberu]]-produced crime drama thriller ''[[Brotherhood (2022 film)|Brotherhood]]'',<ref name="culturecustodian.com">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-10 |title=My Life In Nollywood: Adebowale Adedayo (Mr Macaroni) |url=https://culturecustodian.com/my-life-in-nollywood-adebowale-adedayo-mr-macaroni/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref> and as Akanji in [[Netflix]]'s ''[[Aníkúlápó]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/548861-netflix-releases-anikulapo-trailer-starring-kunle-remi-sola-sobowale.html?tztc=1 |title=Netflix releases 'Anikulapo' trailer starring Kunle Remi, Sola Sobowale |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Osaji |first=Sharon |date=2022-10-12 |title=Anikulapo ranks No.1 globally on Netflix |url=https://punchng.com/anikulapo-ranks-no-1-globally-on-netflix/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}</ref> Both films were released in September 2022.

In 2023, he portrayed the character Moyale in the [[Netflix]] original Yoruba epic film ''[[Jagun Jagun]]'', directed by [[Femi Adebayo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-22 |title=Netflix Unveils 'Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)': An Epic Yoruba Tale of Power, Love, and Honor! |url=https://ynaija.com/netflix-unveils-jagun-jagun-the-warrior-an-epic-yoruba-tale-of-power-love-and-honor/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=YNaija |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-07 |title=City People Magazine |url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=City People Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> He played Wemimo in ''[[Gangs of Lagos]]'',<ref name="culturecustodian.com"/> also produced by [[Jáde Osiberu|Osiberu]], and appeared in the [[Biodun Stephen]]-directed comedy ''Small Talk'' the same year.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/676100-movie-review-small-talk-another-nollywood-comedy-driven-by-skit-makers.html?tztc=1 |title=MOVIE REVIEW: Small Talk: Another Nollywood comedy driven by skit makers |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-24 |title=Biodun Stephen's "Small Talk" Will Hit Nigerian Cinemas This November |url=https://culturecustodian.com/biodun-stephens-small-talk-will-hit-nigerian-cinemas-this-november/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref> The latter earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 2024 [[Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards]].<ref name=here>{{Cite web |author1=Ynaija |date=2024-11-25 |title=Here are the Winners of the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards as Femi Adebayo Wins Big with "Jagun Jagun" |url=https://ynaija.com/here-are-the-winners-of-the-2024-best-of-nollywood-bon-awards-as-femi-adebayo-wins-big-with-jagun-jagun/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=YNaija |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-22 |title="Jagun Jagun," "Adire" & "The Weekend" Lead the Nominations at Best of Nollywood Awards 2024 – See Full List |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/10/bon-awards-2024-nominees-list/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>

He returned to [[Netflix]] in January 2024, starring in his third [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] epic film, ''[[Lisabi: The Uprising]]'', based on the 18th-century Lisabi Rebellion of [[Abeokuta]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-03 |title="Lisabi" Trailer Released—A First Look at the Epic Tale of Egba Resistance |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/09/adedimeji-lateef-drops-lisabi-trailer/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref> The film received 10 nominations at the 2025 [[Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]] (AMVCA), including Best Supporting Actor for Adedayo.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ogunseyin |first=Oluyemi |date=2025-05-10 |title=AMVCA 2025: Lisabi: The Uprising steals the show, wins three awards |url=https://guardian.ng/life/events/amvca-2025-lisabi-the-uprising-steals-the-show-wins-three-awards/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-GB}}</ref>

In September 2024, he appeared in two films that premiered at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]]: ''[[The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos]]'' and ''[[Freedom Way]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Aesanya |first=Aderonke |date=2024-09-07 |title=TIFF 2024: Mr Macaroni features in two Nigerian films |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/tiff-2024-mr-macaroni-features-in-two-nigerian-films/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="Okiche"/> ''Freedom Way'' was released to cinemas across Nigeria in July 2025<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nwafor |date=2025-07-19 |title=Mr Macaroni stars in new Bluhouse film 'Freedom Way' |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/mr-macaroni-stars-in-new-bluhouse-film-freedom-way/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=The Role of Mr Macaroni as Policeman in New Bluhouse Film 'Freedom Way' |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/07/19/the-role-of-mr-macaroni-as-policeman-in-new-bluhouse-film-freedom-way/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[This Day]]}}</ref> and described by [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] as a film that juggles many intertwining narratives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elfadl |first=Murtada |date=2024-09-17 |title='Freedom Way' Review: From Nigeria, a Kinetic Thriller Juggles Many Intertwining Narratives |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/freedom-way-review-1236144598/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Both films were also selected as festival entries at the [[Red Sea International Film Festival]] in [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mr Macaroni Announces New Acting Feat |url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/movie/342061/mr-macaroni-announces-new-acting-feat.html |access-date=2026-01-13 |website=Nigerian Voice}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-15 |title='Freedom Way' is the Most Important Nollywood Film of Our Present Lives – What Kept Me Up |url=https://whatkeptmeup.com/nigerian-film-industry-articles/freedom-way-is-the-most-important-nollywood-film-of-our-present-lives/ |access-date=2026-01-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> He appeared alongside [[Bukky Wright]], [[Lateef Adedimeji]], [[Timini Egbuson]], and [[Tobi Bakre]] in ''[[Red Circle (2025 film)|Red Circle]]'' in June 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Amos |date=2025-06-21 |title=Suspense, intrigue as Red Circle hits big screen |url=https://guardian.ng/Saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/suspense-intrigue-as-red-circle-hits-big-screen/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fáwọlé |first=Immanuel Táiyéwò |date=2025-06-19 |title='Red Circle' Hits Double Digits at the Box Office in Just 10 Days |url=https://shockng.com/red-circle-hits-double-digits-at-the-box-office-in-just-10-days/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=ShockNG |language=en-US}}</ref> In December, he appeared in [[Funke Akindele]]'s film [[Behind the Scenes (2025 film)|''Behind The Scenes'']], which became Nollywood's highest-grossing film of all time, earning over ₦2 billion at the box office. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Adekunle |first=Musa |date=2025-12-29 |title=Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' hits ₦1.1bn in 19 days |url=https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-hits-%E2%82%A61-1bn-in-19-days/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' smashes over N2billion |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/01/12/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-smashes-over-n2billion/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-04-07 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ayobami |first=Ayooluwa |date=2026-01-27 |title=Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' Crosses N2.4bn, Tops Box Office Charts |url=https://www.tvcnews.tv/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-crosses-n2-4bn-tops-box-office-charts/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Trending News}}</ref> He ended the year as the second highest-grossing Nigerian actor, behind ''[[Behind the Scenes (2025 film)|Behind The Scenes]]'' co-star [[Tobi Bakre]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet The Highest Grossing Nollywood Actors of 2025 |url=https://www.eweekly.com.ng/2026/02/meet-top-10-highest-grossing-nollywood.html |website=Entertainment Weekly Magazine |date=2 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-16 |title=Nollywood's Top 5 Highest-Grossing Lead Actors And Actresses Of 2025 |url=https://empiremagazineafrica.com/nollywoods-top-5-highest-grossing-lead-actors-and-actresses-of-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dan-Awoh |first=Deborah |date=2026-02-08 |title=Nollywood: Top 10 highest-grossing lead actors/actresses in 2025 |url=https://nairametrics.com/2026/02/08/nollywood-top-10-highest-grossing-lead-actors-actresses-in-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Hosting ===
Alongside Kie Kie, Debo served as the official co-host of Nigerian [[Afrobeats]] star [[Davido]]'s ''Timeless concert'' in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edemumoh |first=Afiong |date=2023-04-24 |title=Davido’s ‘Timeless’ concert experience to cherish forever – Mr Macaroni |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/davidos-timeless-concert-experience-to-cherish-forever-mr-macaroni/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> He also hosted ''Vibes on the Beach'' featuring [[Wizkid]], [[2Baba|Tu Baba]], [[Timaya]], and more in December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-16 |title=Wizkid, Tu Baba, Timaya, Others To Perform At 3-day Lagos Beach Vibes |url=https://leadership.ng/wizkid-tu-baba-timaya-others-to-perform-at-3-day-lagos-beach-vibes/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> Debo and [[Tana Adelana]] served as official hosts of the 12th edition of the ''[[Best of Nollywood Awards]]'' in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Falade |first=Tomi |date=2020-12-04 |title=Best Of Nollywood Union As Debo Macaroni, Tana Adelana Pilot 2020 Awards Ship |url=https://independent.ng/best-of-nollywood-union-as-debo-macaroni-tana-adelana-pilot-2020-awards-ship/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Independent Newspaper Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> Also, with Kie Kie, he co-hosted the Supremacy Concert in October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Our |date=2024-09-26 |title=Lagos, NB partner Supremacy Concert for Independence fiesta |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/lagos-nb-partner-supremacy-concert-for-independence-fiesta/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Recognition and Accolades ==

While a student at [[Redeemer's University]], Adedayo served as President of the Student Association.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Oluwagbemi |first=Ayodele |date=2017-10-13 |title=Expelled Redeemer's University student shows evidence of innocence |url=https://punchng.com/expelled-redeemers-university-student-shows-evidence-of-innocence/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nwachukwu |first=John Owen |date=2017-10-13 |title=How I was unjustly expelled from Redeemers University – Actor Debo Adebayo |url=https://dailypost.ng/2017/10/13/unjustly-expelled-redeemers-university-actor-debo-adebayo/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, he received two honorary doctorates: Doctor of Creative Writing, Honoris Causa, from [[Precious Cornerstone University]], Nigeria, and Doctor of Arts, Honoris Causa, from Hill City University, Benin Republic.<ref name=ds/><ref name=nl/>

In February 2024, he appeared on [[YNaija]] and [[BellaNaija]]'s list of The Nollywood 100, alongside [[Funke Akindele]], [[Iretiola Doyle|Ireti Doyle]], [[Shaffy Bello]], and others.<ref name="bellanaija.com"/>

Alongside several other emerging leaders, Adedayo participated in the [[United States]]' [[International Visitor Leadership Program]] (IVLP), held in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Miami]], [[Milwaukee]], and [[Los Angeles]] in July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amahiri |first=Adama |date=2024-07-17 |title=Mr Macaroni in US for International Visitor Leadership Program |url=https://www.qed.ng/mr-macaroni-in-us-for-international-visitor-leadership-program/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=qed.ng |language=en-US}}</ref>

He won Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Toronto International Nigerian Film Festival for his performance in ''Survivors''.<ref name=tinff24/>

Alongside Japanese filmmaker [[Shunji Iwai]], [[Juri Ueno]], [[Mizuki Fukumura]] (producer), and [[Tao Okamoto]], Adedayo served on the jury at [[Japan]]'s Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) in May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=» Jury |url=https://shortshorts.org/2025/en/jury/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2025 (SSFF & ASIA 2025) |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-16 |title=Adebowale Adedayo Added to Jury at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia |website=The Nollywood Reporter |url=https://thenollywoodreporter.com/news/adebowale-adedayo-added-to-jury-at-short-shorts-film-festival-asia/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |language=en}}</ref>

In November 2025, he won [[The Future Awards Africa]] Prize for Acting, having previously won the Prize for Content Creation in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Idowu |first1=Omotoyosi |title=Future Awards 2025: Rasheedat Ajibade, Mr Macaroni, Taaooma, emerge winners |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/834295-future-awards-2025-rasheedat-ajibade-mr-macaroni-taaooma-emerge-winners.html |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]] |date=10 November 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bolawa |first=Pelumi |date=2025-11-10 |title=Full List: Mr Macaroni, Taaooma, Rasheedat Ajibade shine at TFAA 2025 |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-mr-macaroni-taaooma-rasheedat-ajibade-shine-at-tfaa-2025/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=TheCable Lifestyle |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref> He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 [[Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]] (AMVCA) for his performance in ''[[Lisabi: The Uprising]]''.<ref name="auto5"/><ref name="auto3"/>

In December 2025, he received the [[YouTube]] Gold Award upon reaching one million subscribers on the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-30 |title=Mr Macaroni Ends the Year on a High as He Receives His YouTube Gold Award |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/mr-macaroni-youtube-gold-award/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Impact and Legacy ==

=== Entertainment ===
Through his platform Mr Macaroni Entertainment Debo has given many young talents opportunities in the content creation industry. He helped launch and amplify the careers of Akorede Ajayi (The Korexx), BaeU, and Kemi Ikuusedun (Kemz Mama) by giving them a platform and introducing them to a much bigger audience.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nation |first=The |date=2023-07-08 |title=MOTUNDE: Being Mr Macaroni's daughter |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/motunde-being-mr-macaronis-daughter/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-10-01 |title=My Relationship With Mr. Macaroni — Mummy Wa |url=https://dailytrust.com/my-relationship-with-mr-macaroni-mummy-wa/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |newspaper=[[Daily Trust]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> He has been noted for featuring Nollywood veterans such as Pete Edochie in skit-based content.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Omosola |first1=Friday |title=TRENDING: Peter Fatomilola, Pete Edochie, Nollywood 'herbalists' go head-to-head in Macaroni's 'The Avengers of Nollywood' |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/773117-trending-peter-fatomilola-pete-edochie-nollywood-herbalists-go-head-to-head-in-macaronis-the-avengers-of-nollywood.html |access-date=2026-04-07 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]|date=9 February 2025 }}</ref> His skits have also featured Nollywood veterans including [[Jim Iyke]], [[Bimbo Ademoye]], [[Lateef Adedimeji]], [[Sola Sobowale]], [[Patience Ozokwor]], [[Shaffy Bello]], [[Mercy Johnson]], [[Chiwetalu Agu]], and contemporary artists and media personalities like [[Falz]], [[Mr. P (singer)|Mr. P]], [[Zubby Michael]], [[Frank Edoho]], Taooma, Oga Sabinus (Mr. Funny), Kie Kie, Remote, [[Broda Shaggi]], and [[Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi]]. He has also featured industry and traditional leaders like [[Tony Elumelu]], [[Obi Cubana]], and the [[Ooni of Ife]].<ref name="Ogunsemore 2020">{{cite web | last=Ogunsemore | first=John | title=Mr Macaroni features Tony Umez in sizzling new comedy skit (Video) | website= | date=2020-10-04 | url=https://www.herald.ng/mr-macaroni-features-tony-umez-in-sizzling-new-comedy-skit-video/ | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref> 

=== Activism ===

Debo is known for his activism, using his platforms to sensitize and advocate for youth empowerment, good governance, police accountability and civic rights and responsibilities. He often collaborates with civic organizations like Yiaga Africa for the Youth Vote Count campaign and SERAP for the My Data My Right campaign.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/536619-2023-lagos-youth-defy-rain-to-get-pvc-at-mega-concert.html?tztc=1 |title=2023: Lagos youth defy rain to get PVC at mega concert |access-date=2026-04-07 |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-05 |title=EU, INEC, Others Organise Musical Concert On Voters' Sensitisation |url=https://dailytrust.com/eu-inec-others-organise-musical-concert-on-voters-sensitisation/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |newspaper=[[Daily Trust]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> He joined the democracy day protest in June 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inyang |first=Ifreke |date=2021-06-12 |title=June 12: Comedian, Mr Macaroni joins Democracy Day protest in Lagos |url=https://dailypost.ng/2021/06/12/june-12-comedian-mr-macaroni-joins-democracy-day-protest-in-lagos/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> and advocated against youth extortion by the police in October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oboh |date=2021-10-25 |title=N30,000 Transferred: Mr. Macaroni confronts policemen for extorting youth |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/n30000-transferred-mr-macaroni-confronts-policemen-for-extorting-youth/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> He encouraged youths to vote in the 2023 Nigerian elections.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iyorah |first=Festus |title=How Nigerian youth are galvanising for upcoming presidential vote |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/2/13/how-nigerian-youths-are-galvanising-for-the-presidential-vote |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}</ref> Most of his skits have been aimed at criticizing Nigerian politicians.<ref>{{Cite web |last=By |date=2023-04-17 |title=10 Times Mr Macaroni Satirised Nigerian Politicians |url=https://culturecustodian.com/10-times-mr-macaroni-satirised-nigerian-politicians/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref> He spoke out against several Nigerian politicians including [[Lagos State]] governor [[Babajide Sanwo-Olu]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ubanagu |first=Makua |date=2025-03-10 |title=Mr Macaroni addresses backlash over refusal to greet Sanwo-Olu |url=https://punchng.com/mr-macaroni-addresses-backlash-over-refusal-to-greet-sanwo-olu/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> and in defence of Nigerian journalist Seun Okinbaloye after the minister of the [[Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)|Federal Capital Territory]] [[Nyesom Wike]] threatened to shoot him in March 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-05 |title="Public Servants Have Become Tyrants" — Mr Macaroni Slams Wike Over Threat To Shoot Journalist Seun Okinbaloye |url=https://leadership.ng/public-servants-have-become-tyrants-mr-macaroni-slams-wike-over-threat-to-shoot-journalist-seun-okinbaloye/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, he advocated for the release of detained protesters arrested and detained since October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Itodo |first=Sunny Green |date=2023-10-20 |title=EndSARS: Mr Macaroni calls for release of detained protesters |url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/10/20/endsars-mr-macaroni-calls-for-release-of-detained-protesters/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> 

=== Philanthropy ===
Debo has often been praised for his charitable efforts, donating sums of money to several organizations and individuals. In June 2022, he donated his PJPA-winning cash prize of $1000 for the People Newsmaker for Justice to Connect Hub NG to "''support their selfless work in advocating against state violence in Nigeria".''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Biola Bayo praises Mr Macaroni's generosity despite financial setbacks |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/03/21/abiola-bayo-praises-mr-macaronis-generosity-despite-financial-setbacks1010412/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-04-07 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherifat |first=Lawal |date=2022-06-14 |title=Mr. Macaroni donates $1000 People Journalism Prize to Human Rights Group |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/mr-macaroni-donates-1000-people-journalism-prize-to-human-rights-group/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> In October 2024, he partnered with Lagos Food Bank to donate food to families in low cost communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LFBI |date=2024-10-28 |title=LAGOS FOOD BANK PARTNERS WITH MR. MACARONI TO DELIVER HOPE TO FAMILIES IN LOW-COST COMMUNITIES |url=https://lagosfoodbank.org/lagos-food-bank-partners-with-mr-macaroni-to-deliver-hope-to-families-in-low-cost-communities/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Lagos Food Bank, Nigeria, Africa |language=en}}</ref> 

He donated N500,000 to the family of Jumoke Oyeleke, who was killed by a stray police bullet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edeme |first=Victoria |date=2021-07-17 |title=Yoruba Nation rally: Mr Macaroni donates N500K to family of slain Jumoke Oyeleke |url=https://punchng.com/yoruba-nation-rally-mr-macaroni-donates-n500k-to-family-of-slain-jumoke/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> He also donated N500,000 to his alma matta the PEFTI Film Institute.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amos |first=Kobor |date=2022-10-15 |title=Mr Macaroni gives back to alma mata |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/mr-macaroni-gives-back-to-alma-mata/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== EndSARS ==
Adedayo has been active in the [[End SARS]] movement.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 February 2021|title=#OccupyLekkiTollgate: They beat, threatened to kill us – Mr Macaroni tells experience with police|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/occupylekkitollgate-they-beat-threatened-to-kill-us-mr-macaroni-tells-experience-with-police-video/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|date=22 February 2021|title=Watch: Mr Macaroni hails #OccupyLekki protesters in 'One Coward, 39 Heroes' skit|url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/watch-mr-macaroni-hails-occupylekki-protesters-in-one-coward-39-heroes-skit/|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref>

On Saturday, 13 February 2021, police arrested him at [[2020 Lekki shooting|Lekki Toll Gate]] during the #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/news/mr-macaroni-arrested-by-police-at-occupylekkitollgate-protest/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Mr Macaroni arrested by Police at #OccupyLekkitollgate protest|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|date=13 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="auto1" />

After staging a sleep-in at the state house in Alausa, with Rinu Oduala and a group of protestors on 8 October 2020, Adedayo continued to lend his platform to the protests and became one of the key faces of the #EndSARS movement. <ref name="Online 2020">{{Cite news| title=#ENDSARS: How Nigerian celebrities, social media influencers backed protests |newspaper=[[Nigerian Tribune]]| date=2020-10-17 | url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/endsars-how-nigerian-celebrities-social-media-influencers-backed-protests/ | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref><ref name="Egbas 2020">{{Cite news | last=Egbas | first=Jude | title=Mr Macaroni, #EndSARS protesters, spend the cold night at Lagos House of Assembly |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]| date=2020-10-09 | url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/mr-macaroni-endsars-protesters-spend-night-at-lagos-house-of-assembly/q8x50wc | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>
 
In February 2021, upon learning that the government intended to resume tolling at the toll gate, protests resumed once again under the #OccupyLekkiTollGate movement. Adedayo and numerous other protestors were arrested and savagely brutalized by the Nigerian police till public outcry forced their release. <ref name="Olasupo 2021">{{Cite news | last=Olasupo | first=Abisola | title=Mr Macaroni arrested by Police at #OccupyLekkitollgate protest |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]| date=2021-02-13 | url=https://guardian.ng/news/mr-macaroni-arrested-by-police-at-occupylekkitollgate-protest/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref><ref name="Augoye 2021">{{Cite news | last=Augoye | first=Jayne | title=#OccupyLekkitollgate: How policemen took turns to beat me - Mr Macaroni |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]| date=2021-04-18 | url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/455925-occupylekkitollgate-how-policemen-took-turns-to-beat-me-mr-macaroni.html | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>
 
He was subsequently picked up [https://koko.ng/endsars-police-took-turns-to-beat-me-mr-macaroni/ among 49 other protesters] and arrested for defying the [[Lagos State|Lagos]] State directive against the protest. The protesters have since been granted N100,000 bail each and arraigned on charges bordering on flouting the [[COVID-19]] protocol on public gatherings and ‘breaking an order not to protest’.
 
In October 2021, on the 1-year anniversary of the Lekki massacre, key #EndSARS figures, including Debo, [[Falz|Folarin “Falz” Falana]], and others, led a successful drive-by event at the toll gate in [[2021 End SARS memorial protest|memory of the massacre]] victims.<ref name="Adediran 2021">{{Cite news | last=Adediran | first=Ifeoluwa | title=#EndSARS Memorial: Police disperse protesters at Lekki tollgate |newspaper=[[Premium Times]]| date=2021-10-20 | url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/490786-endsars-memorial-police-disperse-protesters-at-lekki-tollgate.html | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref><ref name="Quartz 2021">{{cite web | title=The EndSARS memorial paid due respect to a Nigerian tragedy | website=Quartz | date=2021-10-20 | url=https://qz.com/africa/2076571/the-endsars-memorial-paid-due-respect-to-a-nigerian-tragedy/ | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>
 
In November 2021, the Lagos State Governor [[Babajide Sanwo-Olu]] invited key #EndSARS figures and stakeholders to participate in a peace walk. His offer was vehemently rejected by Adedayo, who instead urged the government to implement the findings of the panel that investigated the Lekki massacre.<ref name="Punch Newspapers 2021">{{Cite news | title=EndSARS: Mr Macaroni, Falz reject Sanwo-Olu's invite for peace walk |newspaper=[[The Punch]]| date=2021-11-30 | url=https://punchng.com/endsars-mr-macaroni-falz-reject-sanwo-olus-invite-for-peace-walk/ | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>

Alongside Nigerian rapper [[Falz]], he led the second memorial at the Lekki tollgate in October 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Enenaite |first=Blessing |date=2022-10-22 |title=Falz, Mr Macaroni lead #EndSARS memorial |url=https://punchng.com/falz-mr-macaroni-lead-endsars-memorial/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> and also the 3rd walk in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=biodunbusari@vanguardngr.com |date=2023-10-20 |title=[Photos] #EndSARS: Mr Macaroni, others stage walk at 3rd Anniversary of Lekki Tollgate shootings |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/photos-endsars-mr-macaroni-others-stage-3rd-anniversary-of-lekki-tollgate-shootings/ |access-date=2026-07-17 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Endorsements ==
Debo has partnered with several top and local brands, including Goldberg, [[Mikano International Limited|Mikano]], SERAP and more. In 2020, he signed on as a brand ambassador for 1960Bet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amoye |first=Temisan |date=2020-09-10 |title=1960Bet unveils Mr Macaroni as brand ambassador |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/1960bet-unveils-mr-macaroni-as-brand-ambassador/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> He teamed up with Goldberg alongside top Nollywood actor [[Odunlade Adekola]] and [[DJ Kaywise|Dj Kaywise]] in September 2021 to celebrate [[Omoluwabi|Omoluabi Day]] with the launch of a commercial coinciding with the celebration of the inaugural edition of Goldberg Omoluabi Day at the palace of The Ooni of Ife, Oba [[Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=2021-09-17 |title=Goldberg celebrates Omoluabi Day in Ile-Ife, features Mr Macaroni, DJ Kaywise and Odunlade Adekola in new commercial |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/goldberg-celebrates-omoluabi-day-in-ile-ife-features-mr-macaroni-dj-kaywise-and-odunlade-adekola-in-new-commercial/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref> 

In December 2023, Debo announced that he had signed a new deal with Mikano Motors after winning The Force of Influence Award at The TrendUpp Awards alongside a brand new car.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mr Macaroni bags endorsement deal with Mikano Motors |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/12/08/mr-macaroni-signs-deal-with-mikano-motors-bags-new-ride-photos/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-04-07 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref> The endorement was renewed in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ayobami |first=Owolabi |date=2025-05-03 |title=Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors |url=https://www.informationng.com/2025/05/mr-macaroni-celebrates-birthday-with-exciting-new-ambassadorship-deal-from-mikano-motors.html |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=Information Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2022, DrinksNG signed Debo on a one-year partnership to help relaunch its pre-drinks platform "Meet Me At The Liquor Store".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anagor-Ewuzie |first=Amaka |date=2022-10-07 |title=Drinks.ng unveils Macaroni as brand ambassador, launches platform |url=https://businessday.ng/news/article/drinks-ng-unveils-macaroni-as-brand-ambassador-launches-platform/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-04-07 |newspaper=[[BusinessDay (Nigeria)|BusinessDay]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Drinks.ng Signs Mr Macaroni as Brand Ambassador, Relaunches Biggest Pre-Drinks Platform in Lagos|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/2022/10/11/drinks-ng-signs-mr-macaroni-as-brand-ambassador-relaunches-biggest-pre-drinks-platform-in-lagos/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[This Day]]}}</ref> 

== Filmography ==

=== Movies ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|2020
|''Doubt''
|Otunba
|Directed by Ubong Bassey Nya
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2021
|[[Day of Destiny]]
|Party Crasher
|Adventure / Drama / Sci-fi
|
|-
|''[[Ponzi (film)|Ponzi]]''
|Uchenna
|''Ponzi'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy movie that was based on the 2016 MMM Ponzi scheme.
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 March 2021|title=Kayode Kasum: People's experience with MMM inspired 'Ponzi'|url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/kayode-kasum-how-mmm-experience-inspired-ponzi/|access-date=3 April 2021|newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 March 2021|title=Meet the Star-Studded Cast of Kayode Kasum's Comedy Film "Ponzi" + Watch the Trailer|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/03/kayode-kasum-ponzi/|access-date=3 April 2021|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Ayinla (film)|Ayinla]]''
|Bayowa
|''Ayinla'' is a musical film based on the life of Ayinla Yusuf, popularly known as [[Ayinla Omowura]], an Apala musician who was stabbed to death by his manager Bayewu in a bar fight on 6 May 1980 at Abeokuta.
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 July 2021|title=Shades of a Tragic Hero|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/07/11/shades-of-a-tragic-hero/|access-date=14 July 2021|newspaper=[[This Day]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=11 December 2020|title=Tunde Kelani commences movie on late Apala legend, Ayinla Omowura|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/430729-tunde-kelani-commences-movie-on-late-apala-legend-ayinla-omowura.html|access-date=14 July 2021|language=en-GB|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Crazy Grannies]]''
|Pastor Igbalode
|Comedy / Drama
|
|-
|''Lugard''
|Leonard
|Thriller
|
|-
|''Ejika The Tailor''
|Amori
|Comedy
|
|-
|''Online''
|
|Drama
|
|-
| rowspan="11" |2022
|''[[The Perfect Arrangement]]''
|Oba Kalejaiye
|Comedy / Romance
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Onuzo |first=Chinaza |title=The Perfect Arrangement |date=2022-05-13 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20446500/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_39 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Melat Abera, Toba Aboyeji, Adunni Ade |publisher=InkBlot Productions}}</ref>
|-
|''Flatus''
|CEO Williams
|Comedy
|
|-
|''[[Survivors (2022 film)|Survivors]]''
|Zacchaeus
|''Survivors'' is a story about two roadside technicians battling for financial success. They ultimately ran upon a criminal named David, who taught them the ropes of kidnapping.
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Peters |first=Kayode |title=Survivors |date=2022-07-01 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21745580/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_37 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Adebowale Adedayo, Tony Akposeri, Chinonso Arubayi |publisher=TuNice Entertainment World}}</ref>
|-
|''Kakatu''
|Uncle Herbert
|Fantasy
|
|-
|''Rubicon''
|
|Drama
|
|-
|''Hammer''
|Pablo
|Comedy
|
|-
|''[[Brotherhood (2022 film)|Brotherhood]]''
|Adura
|Action / Crime
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Ali |first=Loukman |title=Brotherhood |date=2022-09-23 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19704920/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_33 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Jide Kene Achufusi, Adetayo Adebowale, Adebowale Adedayo |publisher=Greoh Studios}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Aníkúlápó]]''
|Akanji
|''Aníkúlápó'' narrates the tale of Saro, a man who was looking for a greener pasture. However, due to the course of events and his relationship with the king's wife, he met his untimely death and an enigma known as Akala, a mystical bird thought to grant and revoke life.
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-15 |title=Trailer: Kunle Remi, Sola Sobowale, Mr Macaroni star in 'Anikulapo' |url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/trailer-kunle-remi-sola-sobowale-mr-macaroni-star-in-anikulapo/ |access-date=2022-10-02 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|''Almajiri''
|Gangster
|Action / Crime / Drama
|
|-
|''Alagbara''
|Olofofo
|Drama
|
|-
|''[[King of Thieves (2022 film)|King of Thieves]]''
|
|Thriller
|
|-
| rowspan="9" |2023
|''[[Gangs of Lagos]]''
|Wemimo
|Crime / Thriller
Directed by [[Jáde Osiberu|Jadesola Osiberu]]
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Osiberu |first=Jade |title=Gangs of Lagos |date=2023-04-07 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19704612/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_28 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Adesua Etomi-Wellington |publisher=Depth & Optics, Greoh Studios}}</ref>
|-
|''Ran Mi Lowo (Help Me)''
|Sulaiman
|Thriller
|
|-
|''World Famous''
|Bolaji
|Drama
|
|-
|''Lockdown Love''
|
|Romance
|
|-
|''[[Jagun Jagun]]''
|Moyale
|Drama / History
Directed by Tope Adebayo and [[Adebayo Tijani]]
|<ref>{{Citation |last1=Adebayo |first1=Tope |title=Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) |date=2023-08-10 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28546464/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_23 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Femi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo, Adebowale Adedayo |publisher=Euphoria 360 |last2=Tijani |first2=Adebayo}}</ref>
|-
|''Késárí: The King''
|Internet
|Action / Fantasy
|
|-
|''Small Talk''
|Baba Dee
|Comedy
Directed by [[Biodun Stephen]]
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Stephen |first=Biodun |title=Small Talk |date=2023-10-27 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29233837/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_21 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Adebowale Adedayo, Lasisi Elenu, Taye Arimoro |publisher=FilmOne Studios, InkBlot Productions, ShutterSpeed Projects}}</ref>
|-
|''Onyeegwu''
|Prophet
|Comedy / Drama
Directed by [[Uche Jombo]] & Jorome Weber
|<ref>{{Citation |last1=Jombo |first1=Uche |title=Onyeegwu |date=2023-11-08 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20446364/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_20 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Toyin Abraham, Adebowale Adedayo, Lateef Adedimeji |publisher=FilmOne Production, Uche Jombo studios |last2=Weber |first2=Jerome}}</ref>
|-
|''I Hate It Here''
|Professor Power
|Drama / Short
Directed by Dammy Twitch
|
|-
| rowspan="10" |2024
|''Aiye Nika''
|Adediwura's bro
|Drama
|
|-
|''L.I.F.E.''
|Mr. Fred
|Mystery
|
|-
|''Blacksmith: Alagbede''
|Akala
|Drama
|
|-
|''Love & Crime''
|
|Action
|
|-
|''[[Freedom Way]]''
|Abiola
|Drama
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Olalekan |first=Afolabi |title=Freedom Way |date=2025-07-18 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27329776/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_13 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Adebowale Adedayo, Mike Afolarin, Bimbo Akintola |publisher=Bluhouse Studios, Bluhouse Studios}}</ref>
|-
|''[[The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos]]''
|Abisoro
|Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
|<ref>{{Citation |last1=Akinmuyiwa |first1=Bisola |title=The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos |date=2024-09-06 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11405134/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_12 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Temiloluwa Ami-Williams, Adebowale Adedayo, Gerard Avlessi |publisher=Die Gesellschaft DGS, Justice & Empowerment Initiatives Nigeria, Nigerian Slum/Informal Settlement Federation |last2=Atinkpo |first2=Elijah |last3=Cerf |first3=Mathew}}</ref>
|-
|''Omoge Suzzy''
|Sir Theophilus
|Comedy
|
|-
|''[[Lisabi: The Uprising]]''
|Osokenu
|Drama / History
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Akinmolayan |first=Niyi |title=Lisabi: The Uprising |date=2024-09-27 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33255000/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_10 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Adebowale Adedayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Gabriel Afolayan}}</ref>
|-
|''Singleness is Bliss''
|Wale
|Drama / Thriller
|
|-
|''Atiko''
|Aderopo
|Drama
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |2025
|''I Am Anis''
|David
|Drama
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Stephen |first=Biodun |title=I Am Anis |date=2025-03-21 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36304475/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_7 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Adebowale Adedayo, Rykardo Agbor, Karen Ajimobi |publisher=ShutterSpeed Projects}}</ref>
|-
|''Trade By Bata''
|Wale
|Comedy / Fantasy
|
|-
|''Olùmòtàn: Stories We Are Not Supposed to Tell''
|MecoBeats
|Drama
|
|-
|[[Red Circle (2025 film)|''Red Circle'']]
|Mr A
|Crime / Thriller
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Mason |first=Akay |title=Red Circle |date=2025-06-06 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32634351/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_4 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Folu Storms, Adebowale Adedayo, Lateef Adedimeji |publisher=Rixel Studios}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Gingerrr]]''
|Martell
|Comedy
|<ref>{{Citation |last=Morafa |first=Yemi |title=Gingerrr |date=2025-09-26 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38061242/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_3 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, Olu Deno Adebamowo, Adebowale Adedayo}}</ref>
|-
|''Son of Iron''
|Principal
|Drama
|
|-
|[[Behind the Scenes (2025 film)|''Behind the Scenes'']]
|Johnson
|Comedy / Drama
Directed by [[Funke Akindele]], Uche Mordi & Collins Okoh
|<ref>{{Citation |last1=Akindele |first1=Funke |title=Behind the Scenes |date=2025-12-12 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38953750/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_1 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Adebowale Adedayo, Victoria Adeyele, Funke Akindele |publisher=FAAN |last2=Olaoye |first2=Tunde}}</ref>
|}

=== TV series ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Title  !! Role !! References
|-
| ''Okirika''|| Alaga || <ref>{{Cite news | title='Okirika' revamped as Nollywood stars, StarTimes collaborate on new comedy series |newspaper=[[Nigerian Tribune]]| date=2021-09-23 | url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/okirika-revamped-as-nollywood-stars-startimes-collaborate-on-new-comedy-series/ | access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Ile Alayo]]''|| Sweet Daddy || <ref>{{Cite news | title=Mr Macaroni, Broda Shaggi to star in "Ile Alayo" showing on StarTimes |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]| date=2021-07-13 | url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/07/mr-macaroni-broda-shaggi-to-star-in-ile-alayo-showing-on-startimes/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria| access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>
|-
| ''Flatmates''|| AK 47  || <ref>{{cite web | title=My Flatmates – Mr macaroni on this one as AK47 | website=Abidon TV | date=2021-10-16 | url=https://www.abidontv.com/my-flatmates-mr-macaroni-on-this-one-as-ak47/ | access-date=2022-07-28 | archive-date=12 December 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212204024/https://www.abidontv.com/my-flatmates-mr-macaroni-on-this-one-as-ak47/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[The Johnsons (Nigerian TV series)|The Johnsons]]''|| Customer || <ref>{{cite web | title=Mr Macaroni debuts on The Johnsons on Africa Magic | website=News Express Nigeria Website | date=2021-05-16 | url=https://newsexpressngr.com/maggies-blog/123379-Mr-Macaroni-debuts-on-The-Johnsons-on-Africa-Magic | access-date=2022-07-28 | archive-date=12 December 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212205525/https://newsexpressngr.com/maggies-blog/123379-Mr-Macaroni-debuts-on-The-Johnsons-on-Africa-Magic | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Super Story]]'' (Donaldo)
|Casper
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Egodo-Michael |first=Oghenovo |date=2024-07-26 |title='Superstory' returns with 'The Curse' |url=https://punchng.com/superstory-returns-with-the-curse/ |access-date=2026-01-13 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Far from Home (TV series)|''Far From Home'']]
|Dapo Dollars
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Far from Home |date=2022-12-16 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23747008/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_29 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Funke Akindele, Bucci Franklin, Richard Mofe-Damijo |publisher=InkBlot Productions}}</ref>
|-
|''Ololade''
|Alagba
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Ololade |date=2023-11-24 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29824198/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_c_18 |access-date=2026-01-09 |others=Frank Donga, Femi Adebayo, Mercy Aigbe}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Result
!References
|-
|2018
|[[Best of Nollywood Awards]]
|Revelation of the Year (male)
|{{nom}}
|<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=10 December 2018|title=BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/300174-bon-awards-2018-tope-oshin-tana-adelana-win-big.html|access-date=9 October 2021|language=en-GB|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|[[The Future Awards Africa]]
|Prize For Content Creation
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 November 2020|title=Drum rolls! 🥁 Introducing the Winners of The Future Awards Africa #TFAA2020|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/11/the-future-africa-awards-2020-winners/|access-date=2 March 2021|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=28 November 2020|title=Full List: Mr. Macaroni, Rema, Sam Adeyemi win big at TFAA 2020|url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-mr-macaroni-rema-sam-adeyemi-win-big-at-tfaa-2020/|access-date=2 March 2021|newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[City People Entertainment Awards|City People Music Award]]
|Comedy Act of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 December 2020|title=Winners Emerge At 2020 City People Music Awards [Full List]|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/winners-emerge-at-2020-city-people-music-awards-full-list/|access-date=2 March 2021|website=City People Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" |2021
|Net Honours
|Most Popular Comedian
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Net Honours – The Class of 2021|url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=7 September 2021|newspaper=[[The Netng|The NET]]|date=9 June 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|Gage Awards
|Online Comedian of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-02-22 |title=Mr Macaroni, Nengi, Erica, Aisha Yesufu, Airopay make Gage awards 2021 nomination |url=https://guardian.ng/appointments/c29-appointments/mr-macaroni-nengi-erica-aisha-yessufu-airopay-make-gage-awards-2021-nomination/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-10-27 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|Gatefield People Journalism Prize For Africa
|People Newsmaker For Social Justice
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherifat |first=Lawal |date=2022-06-14 |title=Mr. Macaroni donates $1000 People Journalism Prize to Human Rights Group |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/mr-macaroni-donates-1000-people-journalism-prize-to-human-rights-group/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-09 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gatefield's People Journalism Prize for Africa 2021 Winners – Gatefield |url=https://gatefield.co/gatefields-people-journalism-prize-for-africa-2021-winners/ |access-date=2026-01-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|Lord’s Achievers Award
|Prize for Creative Arts
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mr Macaroni, others to be honoured at Lord's Achievers Awards |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/11/09/mr-macaroni-others-to-be-honoured-at-lords-achievers-awards/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-13 |language=en-US|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref>
|-
|[[Trendupp Awards|TrendUpp Awards]]
|Force of Instagram
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-07 |title=The First-Ever Trendupp Awards was ?! Broda Shaggi, Sisi Yemmie, Erica Nlewedim on the Winners List |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/07/trendupp-awards/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" |2022
|[[2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]]
|Best Online Social Content Creator
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list |work=BBC News Pidgin |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 |access-date=2022-03-26}}</ref>''<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro win big - Full list of all di winners from 2022 AMVCA |work=BBC News Pidgin |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-61452928 |access-date=2022-05-15}}</ref>''
|-
|[[Trendupp Awards|TrendUpp Awards]]
|Force of Influence Award
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bankole |first=Idowu |date=2022-06-15 |title=Mr. Macaroni emerges 'Force of Influence' at #TrenduppAwards2022 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/mr-macaroni-emerges-force-of-influence-at-trenduppawards2022/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-09 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|[[BudgIT|Budgit Active Citizens Awards]]
|Art For Activism
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Daramola |first=Ayomikunle |date=2022-09-11 |title=TheCable's Taiwo Adebulu wins BudgIT Active Citizens Awards |url=https://www.thecable.ng/thecables-taiwo-adebulu-wins-budgit-active-citizens-awards/ |access-date=2026-01-09 |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-20 |title=Tunde Onakoya bags BudgIT's Active Citizens Award; Debt Management Office; Mr Macaroni and others win other categories |url=https://business247news.com/2022/09/20/tunde-onakoya-bags-budgits-active-citizens-award-debt-management-office-mr-macaroni-and-others-win-other-categories/ |access-date=2026-01-09 |website=Business247News |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|NEMCEA
|Outstanding Performance In Online Short Comedy Creation (Male)
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Past Winners – Nemcea |url=https://nemcea.com/2022-past-winners/ |access-date=2026-01-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|JCI TOYP
|Cultural Achievement Award
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Past Honourees – JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Nigeria |url=https://toyp.jci.ng/past-honourees/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" |2023
| rowspan="2" |The Humour Awards
|Fan Favourite Award
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2023-01-18 |title=Nkem Owoh, Real Warri Pikin, Mr Macaroni bag The Humour Awards 2023 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/nkem-owoh-real-warri-pikin-mr-macaroni-bag-the-humour-awards-2023/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-09 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|Humanitarian Comedian of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2023-01-18 |title=Nkem Owoh, Real Warri Pikin, Mr Macaroni bag The Humour Awards 2023 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/nkem-owoh-real-warri-pikin-mr-macaroni-bag-the-humour-awards-2023/ |access-date=2026-04-10 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|Social Media Awards (SMA)
|The Most Innovative Use of Social
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Nigeria Social Media Awards: Celebrating Excellence |url=https://alternativeadverts.com/2023-nigeria-social-media-awards/?print=print |access-date=2026-01-09 |website=alternativeadverts.com}}</ref>
|-
|Brandcom Awards
|Brand Influencer of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olajide |first=Toyosi |date=2023-11-08 |title=Access Bank, FMN, SBC, Reckitt, Win Big At 2023 Brandcom Awards |url=https://brandcom.ng/2023/11/08/access-bank-fmn-sbc-reckitt-win-big-at-2023-brandcom-awards/ |access-date=2026-01-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Trendupp Awards|TrendUpp Awards]]
|Force of Influence Award
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Etukudo |first=Itoro |date=2023-07-10 |title=Mr Macaroni, Aproko Doctor, others emerge winners at Trendupp awards |url=https://www.icirnigeria.org/mr-macaroni-aproko-doctor-others-emerge-winners-at-trendupp-awards/ |access-date=2026-01-09 |website=The ICIR|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-10 |title=Mr Macaroni Wins Influencer Awards |url=https://guardian.ng/life/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on/mr-macaroni-wins-influencer-awards/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-01-09 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|Nigerian Comedy Awards
|Best Comedy Skit Maker
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adeduyite |first=Okiki |date=2023-09-25 |title=FULL LIST: Sola Sobowale, Layi Wasabi win big at Nigeria Comedy Awards |url=https://punchng.com/full-list-sola-sobowale-layi-wasabi-win-big-at-nigeria-comedy-awards/ |access-date=2026-04-10 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2024
|[[Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards]]
|Best Actor
|{{Nominated}}
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|-
|Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
|Best Supporting Actor
|{{Won}}
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|-
| rowspan="2" |2025
|[[Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actor
|{{nominated}}
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|-
|[[The Future Awards Africa]]
|Prize For Acting
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Idowu |first=Omotoyosi |date=2025-11-10 |title=Future Awards 2025: Rasheedat Ajibade, Mr Macaroni, Taaooma, emerge winners |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/834295-future-awards-2025-rasheedat-ajibade-mr-macaroni-taaooma-emerge-winners.html |access-date=2026-01-07 |language=en-GB |issn=2360-7688|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Nigerian comedians]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=12354481}}
*{{[http://www.deboadedayo.com official website]}}

[[Category:1993 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Nigerian male comedians]]
[[Category:Redeemer's University Nigeria people]]
[[Category:Nigerian Internet celebrities]]
[[Category:21st-century Nigerian male actors]]
[[Category:Nigerian male film actors]]
[[Category:Nigerian activists]]
[[Category:Actors from Ogun State]]
[[Category:People from Ogun State]]
[[Category:Yoruba actors]]
[[Category:Comedians from Lagos]]

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