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Oyin Adejobi | |
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| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 2000 (aged 73–74) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Known for | Orogun Adedigba |
| Spouse | Grace Oyin-Adejobi |
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]
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]
- ^ Musbau Rasak (June 1, 2000). "Nigeria: Famous Actor, Oyin Adejobi Is Dead". AllAfrica. PM News.
- ^ Meaning of Oyin in Nigerian.name
- ^ "At 90, I can't venture into acting again – Grace Oyin-Adejobi, alias Iya Osogbo". theeagleonline.com.ng. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "I wish dad had opportunity to take his movies abroad – Oyin Adejobi's son". Punch Newspapers. 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2022-03-08.