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Razaq Olayiwola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Razaq Olasunkanmi Olayiwola |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Ojopagogo |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1983-present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
Razaq Olayiwola, popularly known as Ojopagogo, is a Nigerian actor, film director, film producer, and musician, and husband to Moji Afolayan.[1] He is popular for usually playing the role of an old man with a shaky voice in movies.
Early life and career
[edit]Razaq was born in Iseyin but is a native of Oyo town, both in Oyo State.[2] He got the now popular stage nameOjopagogo during a stage play, Ola Abata, that had the presence of the late Alaafin of Oyo in 1986.[3]
Personal life
[edit]He got married to Moji Afolayan, first daughter of the late Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love) in 2003, 3 years after the death of his first wife, Funmilayo Akanke Olayiwola;[4] and they have four children.
Education
[edit]For his primary school education, Ojopagogo attended A.U.D. Primary School in Ebedi, Iseyin. He proceeded to Otu Community Grammar School and Anwar-ul Islam High School, both in Iseyin, for his secondary school education.[2]
Film career
[edit]Ojopagogo started acting in 1983 and is set to celebrate his 40th year on stage in 2023.[5]
Filmography
[edit]- Mokalik (2019) (as Taofeek)[6]
- Once Upon An Adventure (2018) (as Kabiyesi)[6]
- Orunsewa (2018) 9as King Aderopo)[6]
- Osun Sengese (2017)
- Iyawo Aremo 2 (Director)[7]
- Iyawo Aremo (Director)[7]
- Makan je (2001) (Director)[7]
Songs
[edit]- Birthday (2015)[8]
- Shoki Arugbo (2015)[8]
- Ife Mi (2014)[8]
- New Nigeria (2015)[8]
- Iseyin (2014)[8]
- Aanu Oluwa (2014)[8]
- Olaniyonu (2014)[8]
- Dodo (2014)[8]
- Tribute To Mama (2014)[8]
- Sala (2014)[8]
- Pa Boot De (2014)[8]
- Olojojo (2014)[8]
- Iwa (2014)[8]
- Say Yes (2014)[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "8 things you should know about Yoruba actor, Ojopagogo as he celebrates his birthday today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ a b Olamide, Fakeye Ahmed (2022-02-11). "Razaq Olayiwola Biography - Age, Career, Family, Marriage and Net Worth". Amebo Online. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "See The Biography Of Ojopagogo, The Nollywood Actor - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Gists, Naija (2017-01-10). "Photos: Actor Ojopagogo Remembers Late Wife While Gushing Over New Wife, Moji Afolayan - NaijaGists.com - Proudly Nigerian DIY Motivation & Information Blog". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Biography Of Nollywood Actor, Ojopagogo | Bola Esho's Blog". Biography Of Nollywood Actor, Ojopagogo | Bola Esho's Blog. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ a b c "Rasaq Olayiwola Ojopagogo: Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ a b c "Rasaq Olayiwola". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n LHX, TRANSSION:. "Ojopagogo | Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
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