Meet 20 Living Legends In The Yoruba Movie Industry
How They Have Remained Very Active
Nollywood, the Nigeria film industry, has been the home of immense talent, creativity, and cultural expression for decades now and has given rise to some of the most iconic actors. These men have not only entertained millions but also become symbols of Nigeria’s vibrant culture. Over the last 10 years, Nollywood has experienced tremendious growth, and new faces have emerged in the industry. However, that is not the case for some Nollywood oldies who have proved that age and time only make things better.
These notable male actors are above 70 with years of experience of over 40, yet they have continued to take on challenging and impressive acting roles both on the big and small screens.
This week we present to you 20 male living legends who are still very active in the movie industry. Enjoy your readings.
CHARLES OLUMO
Number one on our list is no other but the oldest Nollywood veteran actor, Alhaji Abdulsalam Sanyaolu a.k.a. Charles Olumo also known as Agbako. It will interest you to know that this years old legend is still very active. He still memorises scripts and jumpi
Madam Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, the late Chief Oyin Adejobi, a famous Yoruba actor&#;s wife, popularly known as &#;Iya Osogbo,&#; is a well-known Nigerian actress, producer, and television personality.
She was born in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, on August 23, , to a contractor father and a merchant mother.
Iya Osogbo&#;s nickname was derived from the title of a popular film in which she acted in , &#;Eran Iya Oshogbo.&#;
She has worked with Orogun Adedigba, Kuye, Kootu Ashipa, and others. Her national and international recognition has solidified her place as one of Nigeria&#;s top actresses.
REPORTERS AT LARGE earlier reported that Iya Osogbo, who she gave up on appearing on screen at a point, during an appearance on a radio magazine program on Space FM, Parrot Xtra Hour on Radio, anchored by Olayinka Agboola in Ibadan, Oyo State, said she started her acting career some 67 years ago.
Contrary to her beliefs, she noted that she had already made her name before she acted in the movie Eran Iya Osogbo.
The actress spoke for the first time about the day an excited fan nearly run her car over her in Ibadan.
She said the experience has remained indelible in her memory.
Oyin Adejobi, late Yoruba cripple thespian renowned for his famous African alternative dispute resolution drama sketches called Kootu Asipa of the s, once allegorized the story of how he became disabled. In Orogun Adedigba, (the wicked co-wife) an autobiographical movie, Adejobi narrativized how his mother’s jealously wicked co-wife puffed up the fire of a destructive potion that immobilized him for life. Iconoclastic Yoruba Kennery brand music lord, Orlando Owo’s Itan Orogun Meji track (the story of two co-wives) also explains the concept of a polygamous home’s squabbles.
Two co-wives in polygamy, in a traditional African Yoruba home, were engaged in spirited scuffles for the heart of their joint household. One day, the eldest wife conspired to kill the son of her co-wife, simply because he was more brilliant than hers. She cooked a portage delicacy served in two different plates. One, which was invitingly reddish and garnished with condiments, was sauced with a killer potion while the second plate, bereft of any poison, was whitish and uninviting. As the children of the two women arrived from school, they headed for the plates of food. While the son of the woman who hewn the
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