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Kola Oyewo

Born
1946-03-27 (age 80)
Birthplace
Oba Ile, Osun State
Occupation
Actor, Dramatist, Scholar
Alma Mater
Obafemi Awolowo University

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Born on 27 March 1946 at Oba Ile, a town in Osun State, Nigeria.

CAREER

Began acting professionally in 1964 with the Oyin Adejobi theatre group, playing Adejare in Orogun Adedigba. Later joined University of Ife theatre, working with Ola Rotimi, known for role as Odewale in The Gods Are Not to Blame. Joined Obafemi Awolowo University in 1996 as lecturer, retired 2011, then Redeemer's University, now at Elizade University as performing arts lecturer.

PERSONAL LIFE

Married first wife in 1967, had five sons (one deceased), she later died. Remarried in 1980, second wife died October 10, 2020. No plans to remarry.

Filmography

No filmography available for this person yet.

Box Office

Weekly Top Grossing
1

3 Cold Dishes

₦5,331,351.00

Week 51
2

Gingerrr

₦12,727,775.00

Week 47
3

Gingerrr

₦21,139,500.00

Week 46
4

The Herd

₦16,977,673.00

Week 46
5

3 Cold Dishes

₦15,261,240.00

Week 46

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