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 from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the

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(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

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. 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) ''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, Emm ...

''. 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'' (2020) *'' The Miracle Centre'' (2020)

Television

*'' Hustle'' (2016-2018)

References