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Olaniyi Afonja
Born
Olaniyi Mikail Afonja

(1974-10-14) 14 October 1974 (age 50)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesSanyeri
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materDurbar Grammar School
Occupation(s)Actor, Comedian
Years active1992- till date
SpouseHawawu Omolara Afonja (m. 2013)
Children2
AwardsYoruba Movie Academy awards Best Comedy Actor (Nominated) , 2015 City People Entertainment awards Best Movie Producer of the year and Comic Actor of the year

Olaniyi Mikail Afonja Listen(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

  • Obakeye
  • Awero
  • Edun Ara
  • Jenifa
  • Opa Kan
  • Omo Carwash
  • Sekere
  • Mawe Ku
  • Sanyeri in London
  • Ibale
  • Apaadi
  • Olu Omo
  • Koboko
  • Salako Alagbe
  • Omo Iya Meji
  • Mama Do Good
  • Osole
  • Sanyeri Oloka
  • Area Boys
  • Ise Awako
  • Waheed Kolero
  • Afoju Meta
  • Isale Koko
  • Were Merin
  • Kosi Tabi sugbon
  • Saworo
  • Abuke Oshin

Personal life

Olaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.[1]

Awards and nominations

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

References

  1. ^ a b Dolapo, Amodeni (13 December 2013). "Comic actor, Sanyeri denies using wedding to raise funds". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Anybody criticising me for making only comedy is blind – Sanyeri". Punch Newspapers. 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  3. ^ a b "Sanyeri Olaniyi Afonja". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  4. ^ Bada, Gbenga (13 May 2015). "3 funniest Yoruba actors in town". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  5. ^ Ayobami, Abimbola (27 May 2013). "Top Yoruba actors' battle to win at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  6. ^ a b Mayowa Wana, George (14 July 2015). "Olamide, Tiwa Savage, 360Nobs Nominated At 2015 City People Awards". 360Nobs. Retrieved 11 February 2016.