Chief Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000) was a Nigerian dramatist and

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. His name, Oyin, means "''Honey''". He wrote and performed in a variety of

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productions on the stage, on television and in movies. He was married to actress Grace Oyin-Adejobi until his death. He was especially well known for his autobiographical movie ''Orogun Adedigba''. He also had a weekly television show, ''Kootu Asipa'' "Ashipa Court" on

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. The 'Oyin Adejobi Popular Theatre Company' is named after him.

Filmography

*''Iya Olobi'' *''Orogun Adedigba'' *''Ile Iwosan'' *''Kootu Asipa (Ashipa's Court)'' *''Iyekan Soja'' *''Ekuro Oloja'' *''Kuye''

References

Notes

* Barber, Karin and Ogundijo, Bayo (eds.). ''Yoruba Popular Theatre: Three Plays by the Oyin Adejobi Company'', African Studies Association, 1995. *Barber, Karin. ''The Generation of Plays: Yoruba Popular Life in Theater'', Indiana University Press, 2003. *Bodunrin, Hammed. "My 42 years onstage," ''Daily Sun'', June 3, 200

*Jeyifo, Biodun. ''The Yoruba popular travelling theatre of Nigeria'', Lagos, Nigeria: Department of Culture, Federal Ministry of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Culture, 1984. ASIN B0006EK66S

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