Afeez Oyetoro (born 20 August 1963) is a

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comic actor, popularly known as "Saka".

Early life and education

Afeez Oyetoro was born on 20 August 1963, in Iseyin Local Government Area of

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southwestern

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. Afeez obtained a Bachelor's and Master's arts degree in

Theatre art Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The perform ...

from

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(OAU) and the

University of Ibadan The University of Ibadan (UI) is a public research university in Ibadan, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan, one of many colleges within the University of London. It became an independent university in 19 ...

(UI) respectively. He is currently a doctorate degree holder from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. in

Career

Afeez Oyetoro is known for his clown role in

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movies and has featured in several Nigerian films. He is currently a lecturer in the department of theatre art at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos State, Nigeria. He also featured as the main character in a 2013 MTN advert where he announced "I don port o." In 2016, Afeez Oyetoro happens to appear in a movie named '' The Wedding Party'' and in the comedy-crime/heist film '' Ojukokoro (Greed)''. He was elected as vice president in the Golden Movie Ambassadors Association of Nigeria (TGMAAN).

Personal life

Afeez Oyetoro is Legally married to Olaide Oyetoro. They both bore three children, two sons; Abdullah Oyetoro and Munim Oyetoro, and a daughter Rodiat Oyetoro.

Filmography

*'' Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo'' (2015) *''

Ojukokoro ''Ojukokoro: Greed'', also known simply as ''Ojukokoro'', is a 2016 Nigerian crime- heist comedy film starring an ensemble cast, which consists of Wale Ojo, Tope Tedela, Charles Etubiebi, Seun Ajayi, Shawn Faqua, Ali Nuhu, Somkele Iyamah, Emman ...

'' (2016) *'' The Wedding Party'' (2016) *''

The Wedding Party 2 ''The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai'' is a 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. It is a sequel to '' The Wedding Party'', which was released in December 2016. Principal photography for the film, which was ...

'' (2017) *The Call (2019 Nollywood film) *'' Small Chops'' (2020) *''

Shadow Parties ''Shadow Parties'' is a 2021 Nigerian political drama film directed and produced by Yemi Amodu. The film stars Yemi Blaq, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Sola Sobowale, Magdalena Korpas, and Lucien Morgan. It premiered on N ...

'' (2020) *''

The Miracle Centre ''The Miracle Centre'' is a 2020 Nigerian comedy film directed by Niyi Towolawi and co-produced by director himself with Odetoye Bode for Kherut Films. The film stars Yemi Shodimu with Hafeez "Saka" Oyetoro, Ayo Mogaji, Femi Adebayo, and Ayobam ...

'' (2020)

Television

*'' Hustle'' (2016-2018)

References