Olaniyi Afonja
Nigerian comedian, actor and producer (born 1974)
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Olaniyi Mukaila Afonja ⓘ(born 14 October 1974), well known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and film maker.[1][2]
Born
14 October 1974
Olaniyi Mikail Afonja
14 October 1974
OthernameSanyeri opakan
CitizenshipNigerian
AlmamaterDurbar Grammar School
Olaniyi Afonja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olaniyi Mikail Afonja 14 October 1974 |
| Other name | Sanyeri opakan |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Durbar Grammar School |
| Occupations | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1992- till date |
| Spouse | Hawawu Omolara Afonja (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Yoruba Movie Academy awards Best Comedy Actor (Nominated), 2015 City People Entertainment awards Best Movie Producer of the year and Comic Actor of the year In 2024 he was Nominated as one of the most popular actor in Nigeria by Most popular celebrity Award (MPCA) |
Early life and education
Career
Olaniyi's acting career started in 1992, after joining a theatre group introduced to him by a friend. In 1996, Olaniyi relocated to Lagos State to further his career and has since starred in several Yoruba films.[3][4]
Filmography
- Idera (2022) as Baba Ige
- Blackout (2021) as Ekong
- Esin (2021) as Ayanda
- Jenifa (2008) as Adio Onikoko
- Omo University (2015) as Yaya
- Apesin (2006) as Ogboni
- Omo mi (2006) as Asogba
- Esin (2021) as Ayanda
- Osan ja (2013) as Salisu
- Black Day (2018) as Mufu
- Ise Imole (2009) as Sanyeri
- Alakada 2 (2013) as Conductor
- The Cock-Tale (2020) as Lakunle
- Queen Lateefat (2021) as Adekanbi
- Mimi (2021)
Personal life
Olaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.[1]
