Olaniyi Afonja

Olaniyi Afonja
Olaniyi Afonja
Born	Olaniyi Mikail Afonja; 14 October 1974 (age 50); Oyo State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Other names	Sanyeri opakan
Citizenship	Nigerian
Alma mater	Durbar Grammar School
Occupation(s)	Actor, Comedian
Years active	1992- till date
Spouse	Hawawu Omolara Afonja (m. 2013)
Children	2
Awards	Yoruba Movie Academy awards Best Comedy Actor (Nominated) , 2015 City People Entertainment awards Best Movie Producer of the year and Comic Actor of the year In 2024 he was Nominated as one of the most popular actor in Nigeria by Most popular celebrity Award (MPCA)

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

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

Idera (2022) as Baba Ige
Blackout (2021) as Ekong
Esin (2021) as Ayanda
Jenifa (2008) as Adio Onikoko
Omo University (2015) as Yaya
Apesin (2006) as Ogboni
Omo mi (2006) as Asogba
Esin (2021) as Ayanda
Osan ja (2013) as Salisu
Black Day (2018) as Mufu
Ise Imole (2009) as Sanyeri
Alakada 2 (2013) as Conductor
The Cock-Tale (2020) as Lakunle
Queen Lateefat (2021) as Adekanbi

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]
2015	2015 City People Entertainment Awards	Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba)	Nominated	^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b Dolapo, Amodeni (13 December 2013). "Comic actor, Sanyeri denies using wedding to raise funds". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
^ "Anybody criticising me for making only comedy is blind – Sanyeri". Punch Newspapers. 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
^ ^a ^b "Sanyeri Olaniyi Afonja". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
^ Bada, Gbenga (13 May 2015). "3 funniest Yoruba actors in town". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
^ Ayobami, Abimbola (27 May 2013). "Top Yoruba actors' battle to win at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
^ ^a ^b 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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[ecomium-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.

[nf-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.

[nobs-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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