Oyin Adejobi
Chief Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000) was a Nigerian dramatist and actor. His name, Oyin, means "Honey".
Also recorded as Adejobi, Oyin
Oyin Adejobi
- Name
- Oyin Adejobi
- Born
- 1926
- Birthplace
- Nigeria
- Died
- 2000
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Known for
- Orogun Adedigba
- Spouse
- Grace Oyin-Adejobi
- Languages
- Yoruba · Nigerian Pidgin
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Chief Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000) was a Nigerian dramatist and actor. His name, Oyin, means "Honey".
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Key facts
• Name — Oyin Adejobi • Born — 1926 • Birthplace — Nigeria • Died — 2000 • Citizenship — Nigerian • Occupation — * Actor • Dramatist • Known for — Orogun Adedigba • Spouse — Grace Oyin-Adejobi
Biography
Biography
He wrote and performed in a variety of Yoruba productions on the stage, on television, and in movies. He was married to actress Grace Oyin-Adejobi until his death. He was especially well known for his autobiographical movie Orogun Adedigba. He also had a weekly television show, Kootu Asipa "Ashipa Court" on Nigerian Television Authority, Ibadan. The 'Oyin Adejobi Popular Theatre Company' is named after him.
Filmography
Filmography
• Alakada (2009) as Iya Tunji • Ogun adubi (2003) • Akoni Mefa (2003) • Omo inu oku (2001) • Ti oluwa ni ile (1993) • Iya Olobi • Orogun Adedigba • Ile Iwosan • Kootu Asipa (Ashipa's Court) • Iyekan Soja • Ekuro Oloja • Kuye
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Life and career
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1926
Oyin Adejobi born at Nigeria.
2000
Oyin Adejobi died.
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