When Jussie Smollett took Bola Osundairo under his wing, grooming him for greater roles in Hollywood, the UNTHINKABLE happens...
Bola Osundairo couldn't believe his luck when actor, Jussie Smollett, took an interest in him. He barely knew the man when he was hired to be an extra on the hit show Empire. Within a short time, thanks to Jussie's assistance, Bola became a stand-in. His star was on the rise.
Ola Osundairo became an extra on Empire before Bola. Soon he was in a picture with the creator of the show that was posted on Instagram. His acting career was blasting off.
When Jussie asks for a favor, Bola is only too happy to help. At first, when he heard Jussie's plan, he thought it was a joke. Why would Jussie need someone to attack him? Jussie assured him this was normal in Hollywood. When Jussie asked if Bola knew of someone who could help, Bola knew his brother Ola would be perfect.
Soon Bola and Ola find themselves outcasts in Hollywood, dropped by a major casting agency, and their lives totally turned upside down.
Who are Ola and Bola Osundairo? They are so much more than the 'attackers' in Jussie's hoax. Get to know the American-Nigerian brothers. Their lives are an open book. Find out why Jussie knew Bola would agree to help him before he ever asked him to.
The truth of this hoax comes to light through text messages and emails. Never before seen evidence removes all doubt of what happened that night and explains why Bola and Ola agreed to take on this role. Was Jussie really trying to help the Osundairo brothers, or was he preparing them for the acting role that would prevent them from ever acting again?
Osundairo, Bola: - Abimbola 'Bola' Osundairo, born in Chicago in 1993. Of Nigerian descent, Bola did his early schooling in Chicago before moving with his family to Nigeria for his high school years. Learning about his culture along the way, Bola returned to the United States for college. Upon completing college with a bachelor's in science, and a minor in theater, Bola found himself bitten by the acting bug. After a couple of small roles in Chicago PD, Bola was cast in the independent film, Friends, Family and Lovers as the lead. Bola followed with a stand-in role on the hit show, Empire. Together with his brother and a friend, Bola started Team Abel, a fitness and exercise program.After a short stint as a bodybuilder, Bola found a new passion in boxing. He won his first fight on the very day he began his boxing career in December 2018. Bola's first competition was in March 2019. He won and continued winning each round before winning the final round, ultimately winning the Golden Gloves 2019. With a record of 6-0, he was chosen to be on the US Olympic Team 2024. An honor to be chosen, Bola had to decide his future. Remain on the team and wait four years for the Olympics or become a professional boxer. Bola chose to become a professional boxer on his way to becoming World Champion.
Osundairo, Ola: - Olabinjo 'Ola' Osundairo born in Chicago in 1991 to Nigerian immigrants, spent his first eight years of schooling in Chicago's schools. He did his high school years in Nigeria while learning about his heritage from the family who lived it. Upon completing high school Ola returned to the States to go to university. Ola graduated with a GPA of 3.7 with an associate, bachelor's, and master's degree in business. Interested in pursuing a possible acting career, Ola landed a role on Chicago PD. This role led to a part as a bodyguard on the hit show Empire. Together with his brother, and a college friend, they began a fitness and wellness program, Team Abel.Interested in fitness and training, Ola decided to give bodybuilding and boxing interested Ola. Not just the physical side of things, but the financial side as well. Ola has just begun his career in boxing, but his goal is to become a boxer children can look up to. If along the way, he wins a match or two all the better.
