Oyin Adejobi
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Oyin Adejobi | |
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| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 2000 (aged 73–74) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Known for | Orogun Adedigba |
| Spouse | Grace Oyin-Adejobi |
Chief Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000)[1] was a Nigerian dramatist and actor. His name, Oyin, means "Honey".[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
Filmography
[edit]- 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
References
[edit]- ^ Musbau Rasak (June 1, 2000). "Nigeria: Famous Actor, Oyin Adejobi Is Dead". AllAfrica. PM News.
- ^ Meaning of Oyin in Nigerian.name
- ^ "At 90, I can't venture into acting again – Grace Oyin-Adejobi, alias Iya Osogbo". theeagleonline.com.ng. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "I wish dad had opportunity to take his movies abroad – Oyin Adejobi's son". Punch Newspapers. 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
Notes
[edit]- Barber, Karin and Ogundijo, Bayo (eds.). Yoruba Popular Theatre: Three Plays by the Oyin Adejobi Company, African Studies Association, 1995. ISBN 0-918456-70-3
- Barber, Karin. The Generation of Plays: Yoruba Popular Life in Theater, Indiana University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-253-21617-6
- Bodunrin, Hammed. "My 42 years onstage," Daily Sun, June 3, 2005 [1]
- Jeyifo, Biodun. The Yoruba popular travelling theatre of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria: Department of Culture, Federal Ministry of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Culture, 1984. ASIN B0006EK66S
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