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Olaniyi Mikail Afonja (born 14 October 1974), well known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and film maker.[1][2]

Olaniyi Afonja
Born (1974-10-14) 14 October 1974 (age 47)
Oyo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesSanyeri
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActor, Comedian
SpouseHawawu Omolara Afonja (m. 2013)
Children2

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



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. 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. "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. Mayowa Wana, George (14 July 2015). "Olamide, Tiwa Savage, 360Nobs Nominated At 2015 City People Awards". 360Nobs. Retrieved 11 February 2016.



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