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Olaniyi Afonja

Early life and education

Born in Oyo State as the first child of his parents, Olaniyi had his formal education at St. Michael Primary School, Oke-Ibo, Oyo State and Durbar Grammar School, Oyo Town, Oyo State where he completed his secondary school education.

 

Career

Olaniyi's acting career started in 1992 after joining a theatre group introduced by him by a friend. In 1996, Olaniyi relocated to Lagos State to further his career and has since starred in several Yoruba films.

 

Filmography

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• Obakeye

• Awero

• Edun Ara

• Jenifa

• Opa Kan

• Omo Carwash

• Sekere

• Mawe Ku

• Sanyeri in London

• Ibale

• Apaadi

• Olu Omo

• Koboko

• Salako Alagbe

• Omo Iya Meji

• Mama Do Good          

  Personal life

  Olaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.^[1]
  

  Awards and nominations

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  Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref
  2014	Yoruba Movie Academy Awards	Best Comedy Actor	Nominated	[4]
  2015	2015 City People Entertainment Awards	Best Movie Producer of The Year (Yoruba)	Nominated	[5]
  		Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba)	Nominated	[5]

  Click on the links below  to read more and download the videos 

  https://ibakatv.com/olaniyi-afonja

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj_qMZS8QwA 

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaniyi_Afonja