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The most shocking thing is how is northern counterparts and colleagues abandoned and neglected him. At the end of the day, no human being is too or super special.

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E good like that, make I just dey my dey like that.

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor and Former HOD EKSU Theatre and Media Arts, Icon Kola Oyewo Dies at 80

Nigeria’s entertainment and cultural community has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo.

His son, Dr. Wale Oyewo, confirmed the development to ThePage correspondent on Friday evening, revealing that the respected thespian passed away approximately two hours earlier at the age of 80.

The late Oyewo was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Yoruba theatre and Nigerian performing arts, with a career spanning more than six decades. His death marks the end of an illustrious journey that left an indelible mark on Nollywood, academia, and the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

Born on March 27, 1946, in Oba-Ile, Osun State, Kola Oyewo began his acting career in 1964 with the legendary Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group before becoming one of the most recognizable faces in Nigerian theatre and film. He earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Odewale in Ola Rotimi’s celebrated play, The Gods Are Not to Blame, a role that cemented his status as a leading figure in African theatre. (Wikipedia⁠)

Beyond the stage, he featured prominently in several notable productions including Saworoide, Sango, Koseegbe, Super Story, and numerous Yoruba-language films that contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s movie industry. (Wikipedia⁠)

A distinguished academic, Oyewo held a doctorate degree in Drama from the University of Ibadan and taught at several institutions, including Obafemi Awolowo University, Redeemer’s University, and Elizade University. Through his teaching and mentorship, he helped shape generations of actors, playwrights, and scholars across Nigeria. (Wikipedia⁠)

Only months ago, the veteran actor celebrated his 80th birthday and received tributes from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who described him as a national treasure and a worthy ambassador of Yoruba theatre and Nigerian storytelling. (statehouse.gov.ng⁠)

News of his passing has begun generating reactions from colleagues, former students, and admirers who have described him as a cultural icon whose contributions to theatre, film, and education will remain evergreen.

As tributes continue to pour in from across the country, many have noted that Kola Oyewo’s legacy transcends entertainment, representing a lifetime dedicated to preserving Yoruba culture, promoting artistic excellence, and inspiring future generations.

Details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.

About Kola Oyewo

Born: March 27, 1946
Died: June 12, 2026
Age: 80
Profession: Actor, Dramatist, Filmmaker, Scholar and Lecturer
Notable Works: The Gods Are Not to Blame, Saworoide, Sango, Super Story, Koseegbe
Legacy: One of Nigeria’s foremost theatre practitioners and cultural ambassadors.

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If i talk wetin dey my mind ehnn lasan, i could be arressted . God can not be deceived only humans.

The Director of the bank is Tobi Bakare's Father. Correct man.

BlackViper:
My fellow Manchester United fans, trouble is waiting for us🥺

He should stay there oo. We don't want him again.

Red card romero

Pastor should come back and carry his left over oo. Who is he leaving her for? You no fit chop her inside and outside and now leave her for innocent men oo. Come back and finish what you started.

This allegations are grave oo. And ADC cashcow now in Effc net.

Haa no be fryo be this? .

My Idolo GOAT Portugal no dey there. O God my Idolo prick can not be small oo.

Older generation will always say the best cable in Nigeria is coleman cable. They so much like coleman cables.

Whats happening or going on here? They both sound juvenile and childish to me...

The family of the deceased should sue the government. If you keep them inside the prison you should do your job by keeping them safe.

Dick Cheney was a great and good man, as how? Wonders shall never end. A man who was the brain behind the murder of millions was a great man. God is a silent judge Sha.

The way femi otedola will go after those rich men owing first bank and it's subsidiaries ehnn. They won't like it at all because when it comes to recovery of loans no one is as brutal has femi otedola in Nigeria.

Weds Girlfriend 😏😏😏. Abeg correct this thing now.

Legends never die they multiply ❤️❤️❤️. Continue to rest Amaru.

I be Alumni too but I no contribute money but form anybody. Make I buy form for person wey fit afford am himself.

Rooboy na confirm ogba 😂😂😂😂

I dey gbadun rooboy. Na correct guy. A friend every guy should have, a friend that will always tell you the truth.

E be like say this Rooboy na Alora member 🤔🤔🤔

RIP Coach Akin. It is well.

My faves are Kulture, rooboy, imisi and Dede.

Rooboy fan here

I think we are getting close to the truth. I'm not insensitive oo but why is that when people connected to mohbad are now speaking up and bringing in fresh angles to the whole issues that's when iyabo ojo's house caught fire, a threat letter surfaced and now her statement release on the issue. What I know is that everybody that has a hand in that young man's death will be exposed and those that helped to cover it up will be exposed as well. I think humans generally are becoming dangerous see what the police in Spain too said about diogo jots's accident and so many eye witnesses are coming out to debunk it but why are people always quick to cover up things?

Ose you were not there. Let people that were there and that are still alive tell us. You are a son to aninih so you will always defend him.

Abi your father no be the same Aninih again..

AllBlack:
I need ONE on ONE with that Helen Joseph. Behind closed doors, no cameras, No referee or commentator. I dey vex for her.

My brother are you sure?
Make e no be say na from the bedroom to morgue ooo.

This is nice and good one. Things like this are what we should be projecting for the world to see and not keep amplifying our deficiencies. Kudos to the guys putting us on the world tech map.

I feel iran got a hint or wind of the attack but didn't know the precise time and where it will take place. This is why I think they were threatening to bomb and destroy Israel and US military bases and also saying they have locations of isreal's military arsenals.