Kola Oyewo
Kola Oyewo | |
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| Born | 27 March 1946 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
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| Years active | 1964-till present |
| Known for | The Gods Are Not to Blame and Sango (1997) |
Kola Oyewo (born 27 March 1946) is a Nigerian veteran actor, dramatist, and scholar.[1][2]
Early life
He was born on 27 March 1946 at Oba Ile, a town in Osun State, Southwest (Nigeria).[3]
Education
He attended Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a certificate in dramatic arts, and a certificate in Yoruba oral literature before he later received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre art from the same university in 1995.[4] He proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in drama.[5]
Career
He began acting as a professional in 1964 after he joined the "Oyin Adejobi theatre group" and the first role he played was Adejare in Orogun Adedigba, which was Oyin Adejobi's autobiography.[6] After he spent nine years with Oyin Adejobi, he joined the University of Ife theatre, where he worked with the late veteran dramatist and scholar, chief Ola Rotimi.[7] Kola Oyewo was known for the role he played as "Odewale" in The Gods Are Not to Blame, a drama by Ola Rotimi.[8]
In 1996, Oyewo joined the services of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he rose to the rank of senior lecturer before retiring in September 2011.[9] After his retirement from Obafemi Awolowo University, he joined the services of Redeemer's University, where he currently serves as head of the department of dramatic art.[10] He is currently working at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State as a performing arts lecturer.[11]
Filmography
- Sango (1997)
- Super Story (episode 1)
- The Gods Are Not to Blame
- Saworoide (1999)
- Koseegbe (1995) as Mako
- Yemoja (2011) as Osi
- Omo University (2015) as Vice Chancellor
- Ayomi (2015) as Chief Olalere
- Ewon Laafin (2015) as Oludeti
- Ofeefe - Mirage (2019) as Baba Morenikeji
- Oba Bi Olorun (2021) as Balogun
- Oosa Aafin (2022) as Oluawo
- Olukoti (2022)
- Ogeere (2023)
References
- ^ Amkpa, Awam (June 2004). Theatre and Postcolonial Desires. Routledge. ISBN 9781134381333. Retrieved 16 February 2015 – via google.nl.
- ^ "Why Ogunde's Film Village went into extinction —Kola Oyewo". Tribune Online. 2020-07-04. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ^ "I Dread Polygamy - Kola Oyewo". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Kola Oyewo, a delightful glide from classroom to stage". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Yoruba Actor Kola Oyewo Shares His Life Story - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment". naijagists.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "My second son and I graduated same day —Kola Oyewo". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15.
- ^ "Kola Oyewo, A Master's Artistry". Thisday Live. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Kola Oyewo - nigeriafilms.com". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "My father has no social life — Kola Oyewo's son". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Redeemers University". P.M. News Nigeria. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Celebs who engage IN OTHER VOCATIONS". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2020-05-29.