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'''Fausat Balogun''' (also known as '''Madam Saje''',<ref name=":0" /> born February 13, 1959) is a [[Nigerian]] [[actress]] who stars majorly in [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] movies.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.naijagists.com/fausat-balogun-madam-saje-how-i-met-my-husband-rafiu-my-journey-into-nollywood/|title=Fausat Balogun Madam Saje:How I Met My Husband Rafiu & My Journey Into Nollywood|work=Naija Gists|last=Olonilua|first=Ademola|date=16 May 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/why-i-reject-english-rolemadam-saje/|title=Why I Reject English Role... Madam Saje|work=[[Daily Times of Nigeria]]|date=21 May 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref> She starred as '''Mama Saje''' in a 1990 television series titled ''Erin Kee Kee''. Fausat has starred in over 80 movies.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/movies/madam-saje-i-reject-scripts-from-english-speaking-movies-yoruba-actress-reveals-id3764008.html|title='I reject scripts from English speaking movies,' Yoruba actress reveals|work=Pulse Nigeria|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=16 May 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=family>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.com.ng/interview-with-yoruba-actress-fausat-balogun-a-k-a-madam-saje/|title=Interview With Yoruba Actress Fausat Balogun a.k.a Madam Saje|work=Daily Mail Nigeria|date=26 January 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref>
'''Fausat Balogun''' (also known as '''Madam Saje''',<ref name=":0" /> born February 13, 1959) is a [[Nigerian]] [[actress]] who stars majorly in [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] movies.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.naijagists.com/fausat-balogun-madam-saje-how-i-met-my-husband-rafiu-my-journey-into-nollywood/|title=Fausat Balogun Madam Saje:How I Met My Husband Rafiu & My Journey Into Nollywood|work=Naija Gists|last=Olonilua|first=Ademola|date=16 May 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/why-i-reject-english-rolemadam-saje/ |title=Why I Reject English Role... Madam Saje |work=[[Daily Times of Nigeria]] |date=21 May 2015 |accessdate=10 January 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150909222156/http://dailytimes.com.ng/why-i-reject-english-rolemadam-saje/ |archivedate=9 September 2015 |df= }}</ref> She starred as '''Mama Saje''' in a 1990 television series titled ''Erin Kee Kee''. Fausat has starred in over 80 movies.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/movies/madam-saje-i-reject-scripts-from-english-speaking-movies-yoruba-actress-reveals-id3764008.html|title='I reject scripts from English speaking movies,' Yoruba actress reveals|work=Pulse Nigeria|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=16 May 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=family>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.com.ng/interview-with-yoruba-actress-fausat-balogun-a-k-a-madam-saje/|title=Interview With Yoruba Actress Fausat Balogun a.k.a Madam Saje|work=Daily Mail Nigeria|date=26 January 2015|accessdate=10 January 2016}}</ref>


Balogun is married to the actor Rafiu Balogun. He was her boss before they married.<ref name=":0"/> By the time she was famous her children were adults. Her eldest son is a director and her youngest daughter is an actress.<ref name=family/>
Balogun is married to the actor Rafiu Balogun. He was her boss before they married.<ref name=":0"/> By the time she was famous her children were adults. Her eldest son is a director and her youngest daughter is an actress.<ref name=family/>

Revision as of 06:14, 30 December 2016

Fausat Balogun
Born
Fausat Balogun

(1959-02-13) February 13, 1959 (age 65)
NationalityNigerian
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1975–present

Fausat Balogun (also known as Madam Saje,[1] born February 13, 1959) is a Nigerian actress who stars majorly in Yoruba movies.[2][3] She starred as Mama Saje in a 1990 television series titled Erin Kee Kee. Fausat has starred in over 80 movies.[1][4]

Balogun is married to the actor Rafiu Balogun. He was her boss before they married.[1] By the time she was famous her children were adults. Her eldest son is a director and her youngest daughter is an actress.[4]

Selected filmography

  • Oyelaja
  • Owo Onibara
  • Okan Mi
  • Akebaje
  • Ladigbolu
  • Morenike
  • Oko Mama E
  • Tanimola
  • Nkan Okunkun
  • Adufe
  • Leyin Akponle
  • Laba Laba
  • Itelorun
  • Omo Elemosho
  • Iyawo Ojokan
  • Ife Kobami
  • Gbogbo Lomo
  • Asepamo
  • Eto Obinrin
  • Iyawo Elenu Razor
  • Kokoro Ate
  • Omoge Elepa
  • Olaitan Anikura
  • Oju Elegba
  • Langbodo
  • Ologo Nla
  • Abgara Obinrin
  • Eepo
  • Moriyeba
  • Orisirisi (Kose Gbo)
  • Serekode
  • Ojo Ikunle
  • Alase Aye
  • Imported Lomo
  • Adun Ale
  • Ileri Oluwa
  • Ogbun Aye
  • Omo Pupa
  • Òmìn
  • O Ti Poju
  • Olowo Laye Mo
  • Irenimoyan

Recognitions

During the 2016 edition of the City People Entertainment Awards, she was bestowed a Special Recognition Award for her "remarkable contributions to the growth of the movie industry in Nigeria".[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bada, Gbenga (16 May 2015). "'I reject scripts from English speaking movies,' Yoruba actress reveals". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. ^ Olonilua, Ademola (16 May 2015). "Fausat Balogun Madam Saje:How I Met My Husband Rafiu & My Journey Into Nollywood". Naija Gists. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Why I Reject English Role... Madam Saje". Daily Times of Nigeria. 21 May 2015. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "Interview With Yoruba Actress Fausat Balogun a.k.a Madam Saje". Daily Mail Nigeria. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  5. ^ Adedayo Showemimo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 July 2016.