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Olaniyi Afonja
Nigerian film actor

Olaniyi Afonja

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Nigerian film actor
A.K.A.
Sanyeri
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Oyo State, Nigeria
Age
50 years
Awards
FLS Best Producer Of The Year Award
 
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Biography

Olaniyi Mikail Afonja, popularly known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and producer.

Early life and education

Born in Oyo State as the first child of his parents, Olaniyi had his formal education at St. Michael Primary School, Oke-Ibo, Oyo State and Durbar Grammar School, Oyo Town, Oyo State where he completed his secondary school education.

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.

Personal life

Olaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
2014Yoruba Movie Academy AwardsBest Comedy ActorNominated
20152015 City People Entertainment AwardsBest Movie Producer of The Year (Yoruba)Nominated
Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba)Nominated
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