Kola Oyewo | |
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Born | |
Nationality (legal) | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1964-till present |
Known for | The Gods Are Not To Blame and Sango (1997) |
He was born on 27 March 1946 at Oba Ile, a town in Osun State, Southwest (Nigeria).[3]
He attended Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a certificate in dramatic arts, and a certificate in Yoruba oral literature before he later received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre art from the same university in 1995.[4] He proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in drama.[5]
He began acting as a professional in 1964 after he joined the "Oyin Adejobi theatre group" and the first role he played was Adejare in Orogun Adedigba, which was Oyin Adejobi's autobiography.[6] After he spent 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.[7] Kola Oyewo was known for the role he played as "Odewale" in The Gods Are Not To Blame, a drama by Ola Rotimi.[8]
In 1996, Oyewo joined the services of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he rose to the rank of senior lecturer before retiring in September 2011.[9] After his retirement from Obafemi Awolowo University, he joined the services of Redeemer's University, where he currently serves as head of the department of dramatic art.[10] He is currently working at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State as a performing arts lecturer.[11]