Kola Oyewo Explained

Kola Oyewo
Birth Date:1946 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Osun State
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigeria
Alma Mater:Obafemi Awolowo University
Yearsactive:1964-till present
Known For:The Gods Are Not to Blame and Sango (1997)

Kola Oyewo (born 27 March 1946) is a Nigerian veteran actor, dramatist, and scholar.[1] [2]

Early life

He was born on 27 March 1946 at Oba Ile, a town in Osun State, Southwest (Nigeria).[3]

Education

He attended Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a certificate in dramatic arts, and a certificate in Yoruba oral literature before he later received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre art from the same university in 1995.[4] He proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in drama.[5]

Career

He began acting as a professional in 1964 after he joined the "Oyin Adejobi theatre group" and the first role he played was Adejare in Orogun Adedigba, which was Oyin Adejobi's autobiography.[6] After he spent nine years with Oyin Adejobi, he joined the University of Ife theatre, where he worked with the late veteran dramatist and scholar, chief Ola Rotimi.[7] Kola Oyewo was known for the role he played as "Odewale" in The Gods Are Not to Blame, a drama by Ola Rotimi.[8]

In 1996, Oyewo joined the services of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he rose to the rank of senior lecturer before retiring in September 2011.[9] After his retirement from Obafemi Awolowo University, he joined the services of Redeemer's University, where he currently serves as head of the department of dramatic art.[10] He is currently working at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State as a performing arts lecturer.[11]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Theatre and Postcolonial Desires. google.nl. 9781134381333. 16 February 2015. Amkpa. Awam. June 2004. Routledge .
  2. Web site: 2020-07-04 . Why Ogunde's Film Village went into extinction —Kola Oyewo . 2022-03-13 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  3. Web site: I Dread Polygamy - Kola Oyewo. nigeriafilms.com. 16 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150215162131/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/4333/5/i-dread-polygamy-kola-oyewo.html. 15 February 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Kola Oyewo, a delightful glide from classroom to stage. Newswatch Times. 16 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071302/http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/kola-oyewo-a-delightful-glide-from-classroom-to-stage/. 4 March 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: Yoruba Actor Kola Oyewo Shares His Life Story - Nollywood, Nigeria, News, Celebrity, Gists, Gossips, Entertainment. naijagists.com. 16 February 2015.
  6. Web site: My second son and I graduated same day —Kola Oyewo . tribune.com.ng . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150215163113/http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/news/item/298-my-second-son-and-i-graduated-same-day-%E2%80%94kola-oyewo.html . 2015-02-15.
  7. Web site: Kola Oyewo, A Master's Artistry. Thisday Live. 16 February 2015. 15 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150215161848/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/kola-oyewo-a-master-s-artistry/175499/. dead.
  8. Web site: Kola Oyewo - nigeriafilms.com. nigeriafilms.com. 16 February 2015.
  9. Web site: My father has no social life — Kola Oyewo's son. The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. 16 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150215161123/http://www.punchng.com/feature/famous-parents/my-father-has-no-social-life-kola-oyewos-son/. 15 February 2015. dead.
  10. Web site: Redeemers University. P.M. News Nigeria. 16 February 2015.
  11. Web site: Celebs who engage IN OTHER VOCATIONS. 2019-11-16. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US. 2020-05-29.

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