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Oyin Adejobi

Chief Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000) was a Nigerian dramatist and actor. His name, Oyin, means "Honey".

Biography

He wrote and performed in a variety of Yoruba productions on the stage, 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

  • 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

Notes

  • Barber, Karin and Ogundijo, Bayo (eds.). Yoruba Popular Theatre: Three Plays by the Oyin Adejobi Company, African Studies Association, 1995.
  • Barber, Karin. The Generation of Plays: Yoruba Popular Life in Theater, Indiana University Press, 2003.
  • Bodunrin, Hammed. "My 42 years onstage," Daily Sun, June 3, 2005 http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/showtime/2005/june/03/showtime-03-06-2005-001.htm
  • 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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