Olaniyi Mukaila Afonja (born 14 October 1974), well known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and film maker.[1][2]
Olaniyi Afonja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olaniyi Mikail Afonja 14 October 1974 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Sanyeri opakan |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Durbar Grammar School |
| Occupation(s) | 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
editBorn in Bola Area of Oyo town in Oyo State as the first child of his parents, Olaniyi had his formal education at St. Michael Primary School, Òkè-èbó, Oyo State and Durbar Grammar School, Oyo Town, Oyo State where he finished his secondary school education.[3]
Career
editOlaniyi'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
edit- 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
Personal life
editOlaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.[1]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yoruba Movie Academy Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Nominated | [5] |
| 2015 | 2015 City People Entertainment Awards | Best Movie Producer of The Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | [6] |
| Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | [6] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Dolapo, Amodeni (13 December 2013). "Comic actor, Sanyeri denies using wedding to raise funds". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Anybody criticising me for making only comedy is blind – Sanyeri". Punch Newspapers. 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ a b "Sanyeri Olaniyi Afonja". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (13 May 2015). "3 funniest Yoruba actors in town". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Ayobami, Abimbola (27 May 2013). "Top Yoruba actors' battle to win at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ a b Mayowa Wana, George (14 July 2015). "Olamide, Tiwa Savage, 360Nobs Nominated At 2015 City People Awards". 360Nobs. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
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