In the 1990s, before streaming took over, Mount Zion Faith Ministries turned Nigerian living rooms into arenas of spiritual warfare.
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I truly miss Evang Israel Ore-Adewole; he truly was one of the icons of Mount Zion movies I was surprised he wasn’t present or acknowledged when other Agbara Nla legends were recognised during a ceremony
😢 ha, I remenber he came to ours country and I had than this hope for Christians film in ours country. Ha🙆he came with a project and never return back. May God strengthen you sir Please let's Christian movies rise in the francophone's country too I beg.
Evangelist Israel Ore Adewole is a veteran Nigerian Christian movie actor, producer, and drama minister who played a foundational role in the growth of Nigeria’s gospel film industry. He is widely recognized for his decades of work with the premier Christian drama group, Mount Zion Faith Ministries. [1, 2, 3] ## Early Life and Education
* * Birth: Born on December 16, 1960, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. [3] * Education: He attended United Christian Secondary School, Omi-Adio (1976–1981) and later earned his NCE at the Oyo State College of Education, Ilesha (1984–1987), where he studied English and History. [3] * Early Career: Before transitioning fully into full-time drama ministry, he trained as a camera journalist and worked briefly as a cameraman for NTA Channel 7, Ikeja. [3] *
## Ministry and Career with Mount Zion Adewole's entry into full-time drama ministry was highly symbolic. On July 11, 1986, he played the role of a demon in the production "Hell In Conference," an experience he credits with launching his spiritual calling. [2] Immediately after completing his college education, he joined the newly established Mount Zion Faith Ministries as a full-time member under the mentorship of Evang. Mike Bamiloye. Over more than three decades, Adewole climbed the ranks to become the Vice President of Mount Zion Faith Ministries and the Deputy Director of the Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama, where he trained thousands of subsequent drama evangelists. [2, 3] He later founded his own independent outreach, Great Light Production Ministries (or Great Light Film Productions), where he serves as Creative Director. [4, 5] ## Notable Filmography Adewole was one of the most prominent faces of Mount Zion home videos during the golden age of Nigerian Christian cinema in the 1990s. His most notable movie appearances and productions include: [2, 6]
* * Agbara Nla (Ultimate Power) * Ayamatanga * Ide Esu * The Beginning of the End * The Last Generation * Silent Cry * Blood On The Altar * Captive of the Mighty *
## Health Challenges and Vocal Recovery In 2016, while in the United Kingdom to shoot a movie, Evangelist Adewole was diagnosed with Retrosternal Goiter. During a corrective surgery to remove the goiter, his vocal cords were accidentally damaged, resulting in the complete loss of his voice. [7] For several years, the gospel film community and organizations like [Gospel Film News](https://www.gospelfilmnews.com) led a massive crowdfunding campaign to raise $60,000 for him to undergo a complex corrective throat surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, or in the UK. Following successful medical interventions and public support, he began his recuperation and eventually experienced a miraculous recovery of his ability to speak and preach. [2, 5, 6, 7, 8] Would you like a list of where to watch some of his classic Mount Zion movies online, or are you looking for more recent updates regarding his ministry work?
Thank you for this update, I have been wondering what could have happened to him, because I like seeing him behind the camera May God raise him up again.
I don’t know your motive for bringing this up at this time but you forgot to add to your information that Ore Adewole officially resigned from mount zion ministry around 2009 to start his own ministry named great light film production ministry. He was released prayerfully and celebrated. The throat surgery took place in 2016 but unfortunately his vocal cord was badly damaged.
I truly miss Evang Israel Ore-Adewole; he truly was one of the icons of Mount Zion movies I was surprised he wasn’t present or acknowledged when other Agbara Nla legends were recognised during a ceremony
It is well…
Chai. Really sad
Please God,raise help for him now ,Oh Lord in Jesus name.
Pls, make me understand what you're saying. Is he dead now?
It's well
He came to my church in ibadan to advertise a mount Zion film
😢 ha, I remenber he came to ours country and I had than this hope for Christians film in ours country.
Ha🙆he came with a project and never return back.
May God strengthen you sir
Please let's Christian movies rise in the francophone's country too I beg.
I remember him in perilous times
Evangelist Israel Ore Adewole is a veteran Nigerian Christian movie actor, producer, and drama minister who played a foundational role in the growth of Nigeria’s gospel film industry. He is widely recognized for his decades of work with the premier Christian drama group, Mount Zion Faith Ministries. [1, 2, 3]
## Early Life and Education
*
* Birth: Born on December 16, 1960, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. [3]
* Education: He attended United Christian Secondary School, Omi-Adio (1976–1981) and later earned his NCE at the Oyo State College of Education, Ilesha (1984–1987), where he studied English and History. [3]
* Early Career: Before transitioning fully into full-time drama ministry, he trained as a camera journalist and worked briefly as a cameraman for NTA Channel 7, Ikeja. [3]
*
## Ministry and Career with Mount Zion
Adewole's entry into full-time drama ministry was highly symbolic. On July 11, 1986, he played the role of a demon in the production "Hell In Conference," an experience he credits with launching his spiritual calling. [2]
Immediately after completing his college education, he joined the newly established Mount Zion Faith Ministries as a full-time member under the mentorship of Evang. Mike Bamiloye. Over more than three decades, Adewole climbed the ranks to become the Vice President of Mount Zion Faith Ministries and the Deputy Director of the Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama, where he trained thousands of subsequent drama evangelists. [2, 3]
He later founded his own independent outreach, Great Light Production Ministries (or Great Light Film Productions), where he serves as Creative Director. [4, 5]
## Notable Filmography
Adewole was one of the most prominent faces of Mount Zion home videos during the golden age of Nigerian Christian cinema in the 1990s. His most notable movie appearances and productions include: [2, 6]
*
* Agbara Nla (Ultimate Power)
* Ayamatanga
* Ide Esu
* The Beginning of the End
* The Last Generation
* Silent Cry
* Blood On The Altar
* Captive of the Mighty
*
## Health Challenges and Vocal Recovery
In 2016, while in the United Kingdom to shoot a movie, Evangelist Adewole was diagnosed with Retrosternal Goiter. During a corrective surgery to remove the goiter, his vocal cords were accidentally damaged, resulting in the complete loss of his voice. [7]
For several years, the gospel film community and organizations like [Gospel Film News](https://www.gospelfilmnews.com) led a massive crowdfunding campaign to raise $60,000 for him to undergo a complex corrective throat surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, or in the UK. Following successful medical interventions and public support, he began his recuperation and eventually experienced a miraculous recovery of his ability to speak and preach. [2, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Would you like a list of where to watch some of his classic Mount Zion movies online, or are you looking for more recent updates regarding his ministry work?
[1] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1841164579402513/posts/2753130304872598/)
[2] [https://www.gospelfilmnews.com](https://www.gospelfilmnews.com/interview-how-i-was-lunched-into-christian-drama-israel-ore-adewole/)
[3] [https://www.gospelfilmnews.com](https://www.gospelfilmnews.com/israel-ore-adewole-at-60-celebrating-a-giant-in-the-drama-ministry-by-kolade-segun-okeowo/)
[4] [https://www.instagram.com](https://www.instagram.com/p/CXiT4hJIurW/)
[5] [https://thesegunokeowoblogcom.wordpress.com](https://thesegunokeowoblogcom.wordpress.com/2020/12/16/israel-ore-adewole-60-celebrating-a-giant-in-the-drama-ministry/)
[6] [https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/popular-mount-zion-film-actor-in-the-90s-evang-israel-ore-adewole-is-dying-needs-help/)
[7] [https://www.gospelfilmnews.com](https://www.gospelfilmnews.com/urgent-veteran-filmmaker-israel-ore-adewole-needs-help-to-get-his-voice-back/)
[8] [https://tribuneonlineng.com](https://tribuneonlineng.com/dangerous-feature-secular-actors-christian-movies-evang-ore-adewole/)
What is the name of this movie?
Are you really sure of what you are saying. His challenge should not end his acting career
Thanks for bringing this to us. There's nothing impossible for God to do, He has the knowledge of everything.Hmm
Maybe if another fundraiser is launched now, more people will rise up to support. His story is really sad.
So sad indeed, but if it is not too late , let another fundraiser be made, I trust there’s going to be positive reactions.
so where is he today, because I believe with the awareness and the kind of help that existed today even if it is 100m the find can be raised
Thank you for this update, I have been wondering what could have happened to him, because I like seeing him behind the camera May God raise him up again.
LORD, do that which only You can do, perfect his restoration in Jesus name 🙏
I don’t know your motive for bringing this up at this time but you forgot to add to your information that Ore Adewole officially resigned from mount zion ministry around 2009 to start his own ministry named great light film production ministry. He was released prayerfully and celebrated. The throat surgery took place in 2016 but unfortunately his vocal cord was badly damaged.