Olaniyi Afonja Explained

Olaniyi Afonja
Other Names:Sanyeri opakan
Birth Name:Olaniyi Mikail Afonja
Birth Date:14 October 1974
Birth Place:Oyo State, Nigeria
Occupation:Actor, Comedian
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigerian
Years Active:1992- till date
Spouse:Hawawu Omolara Afonja (m. 2013)
Children:2
Alma Mater:Durbar Grammar School
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 DurbarGrammar 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

Personal life

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

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2014Yoruba Movie Academy AwardsBest Comedy Actor[5]
20152015 City People Entertainment AwardsBest Movie Producer of The Year (Yoruba)[6]
Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba)

See also

Notes and References

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