Oyin Adejobi

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Born1926
Died2000 (aged 7374)
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Dramatist
Oyin Adejobi
Born1926
Died2000 (aged 7374)
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Dramatist
Known forOrogun Adedigba
SpouseGrace Oyin-Adejobi

Chief Oyin Adejobi Listen (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, 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

  • 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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