A popular Nollywood Actor and scholar, Dr Kola Oyewo has clocked 78.
This was revealed by one of his children, Oluwatobiloba Oyewo in a post on X, saying, “Renewed strength I pray for you this day. Thank you for being a wonderful father, Happy 78th birthday to you, Dad. Igba odun, Odun kan.”
Oluwatobiloba stated further, “Happy birthday to Daddy, God will continue to strengthen him and grant him more years on earth in good health. Amen.”
In reaction to the post, well-wishers have also taken to social media to celebrate the icon, who has been described as a legend.
kayode omole@TheBoykayy, “Kola oyewo, a great actor. happy birthday to him.”
Fabrics _Beddings in Lagos@MAF_clothing_, “I watched a video of your dad with Kunle Afod. He spoke so well of you and the other children.”
Safety Cabal@gabriel_bolatit Congratulations to a legend in the promotion of Yoruba culture and history through his many works.
Born on March 27, 1946, at Oba Ile, a town in Osun State, Oyewo 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.
He later obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Drama from the nation’s Premier University, University of Ibadan (UI).
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. 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.
Kola Oyewo was known for the role he played as “Odewale” in The gods are not to blame, a drama by Ola Rotimi.
In 1996, Oyewo joined the services of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he rose to the rank of senior lecturer before retiring in September 2011.
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.
He is currently working at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State as a performing arts lecturer.
Among the movies he acted in are Sango, Super Story, Saworoide, and Koseegbe.
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