Olaniyi Afonja
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| Born | Olaniyi Mikail Afonja 14 October 1974 (age 51) Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Durbar Grammar School |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1992- till date |
| Spouse(s) | 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) |
Olaniyi Mukaila Afonja (born 14 October 1974), well known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and film maker.[1][2]
Early life and education
Born 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
Olaniyi'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
- 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
- Mimi (2021)
Personal life
Olaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.[1]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dolapo, AmodeniComic actor, Sanyeri denies using wedding to raise funds. 13 December 2013
- ↑ Anybody criticising me for making only comedy is blind – Sanyeri. The Punch. 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2022-03-08
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sanyeri Olaniyi Afonja
- ↑ Bada, Gbenga3 funniest Yoruba actors in town. 13 May 2015
- ↑ Ayobami, AbimbolaTop Yoruba actors' battle to win at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards. Premium Times. 27 May 2013
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Mayowa Wana, GeorgeOlamide, Tiwa Savage, 360Nobs Nominated At 2015 City People Awards. 14 July 2015