‎Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, dies at 80

‎Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker and scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80.
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‎His death was announced on Friday by fellow actor Kunle Afod, who shared the news in a post on Instagram.
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‎Afod paid tribute to the late thespian, describing him as a remarkable talent whose contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry would never be forgotten.
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‎Born on March 27, 1946, in Oba-Ile, Osun State, Oyewo enjoyed a distinguished career that spanned more than six decades.
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‎He began his professional acting journey in 1964 with the Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group and later became one of the most respected figures in Yoruba theatre and Nollywood.
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‎Widely celebrated for his performances in acclaimed productions such as The Gods Are Not to Blame, Sango, Saworoide, Koseegbe and Efunsetan Aniwura, Oyewo earned a reputation as one of Nigeria’s finest stage and screen actors.
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‎Beyond acting, he made significant contributions to academia.
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‎He obtained degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Ibadan and went on to lecture in theatre arts, mentoring generations of students and practitioners in the performing arts.
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‎Oyewo’s passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans and cultural stakeholders who have described him as a towering figure in Nigerian theatre and film.
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‎His legacy as an actor, scholar and custodian of Yoruba cultural heritage is expected to endure for generations.
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