Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker and scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo, is dead.
He was 80 years old.
His death was announced on Friday by Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, in an Instagram post.
The post reads: “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest well, sir. Your work lives on.”
Dramatist, actor and scholar, Oyewo was born on March 27, 1946, in Oba Ile in Osun State.
Oyewo attended Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a certificate in dramatic arts, and a certificate in Yoruba oral literature.
He later bagged a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre Art from the same university in 1995 and proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in drama.
His professional acting career started in 1964 after he joined the Oyin Adejobi theatre group.
His first role was Adejare in Orogun Adedigba, which was Oyin Adejobi’s autobiography.
After 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.
Oyewo was popular for his role as “Odewale” in The Gods Are Not to Blame, a drama by Ola Rotimi.
In 1996, Oyewo joined Obafemi Awolowo University and rose to the position of senior lecturer before retiring in September 2011.
Upon retirement from Obafemi Awolowo University, worked at Redeemer’s University, where he served as Head of the Department of Dramatic Art.
He later worked at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State as a performing arts lecturer.
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