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Chief Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000)[1] was a Nigerian dramatist and actor. His name, Oyin, means "Honey".[2] He wrote and performed in a variety of Yoruba productions on the stage, on television and in movies. He was married to actress Grace Oyin-Adejobi until his death.[3]

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Oyin Adejobi
Born	1926 Nigeria
Died	2000 (aged 73–74)
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Actor
Known for	Orogun Adedigba
Spouse	Grace Oyin-Adejobi

He was especially well known for his autobiographical movie Orogun Adedigba. He also had a weekly television show, Kootu Asipa "Ashipa Court" on Nigerian Television Authority, Ibadan. The 'Oyin Adejobi Popular Theatre Company' is named after him.[4]

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. ISBN 0-918456-70-3
• Barber, Karin. The Generation of Plays: Yoruba Popular Life in Theater, Indiana University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-253-21617-6
• Bodunrin, Hammed. "My 42 years onstage," Daily Sun, June 3, 2005
• 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

External links

• Klub Afrik
• Daily Sun

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