Biography
Olaiya Igwe: Biography, Education, Career, Relationship, Net Worth, Achievements, Movies and Controversy
By Balogun Kamilu Lekan
Biography
Lukman Ebun Oloyede, famously known as Olaiya Igwe, is a Yoruba Nollywood actor and film producer.
Olaiya was born on the 27th of July 1957 in Kenta, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is 65 years as of 2022.
He is well-known for his character interpretation prowess and humourous performances in Yoruba Nollywood films.
Education
Olaiya attended St. Judes Primary School in Abeokuta for his elementary education before heading to Premier Grammar School for his secondary education.
He later proceeded to the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, where he acquired a degree in mass communication. Later he headed to Crescent University to bag another Diploma in Film Performance & Communication Studies.
Career
Olaiya started his acting career as a TV personality at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), where he acted on stage plays with the Musbau Shodimu Theatre Organisation in the 1970s.
His role in movies like Ololade (Mr Money), Iru Esin shot him to prominence in the movie scene.
He also appears in Awon Aladun De, a popular Africa Magic TV show.
Olaiya has appeared in some other movies like
- Baale oko ilu
- Oga Olopa
- Abela Pupa
- Posi Alaye
- Aye Olorogun
- Ito funfun
- Boya lemo
- Okan lomo
He has appeared in films alongside notable actors such as Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Ademoye, and Iyabo Ojo, among others.
Marriage
Olaiya is married, and his marriage is blessed with children.
Net worth
NewsWireNgr cannot independently verify Olaiya’s net worth
Filmography
- Ololade (Mr Money)
- Irun Esin
- Kosi tabi Sugbon
- Baale oko ilu
- Oga Olopa
- Abela Pupa
- Posi Alaye
- Aye Olorogun
- Ito funfun
- Boya lemo
- Okan lomo
- Ologbon meji
- Sababi
- Obi omo
- Sunmi bare
- Ajoke Point One
- Ogbologbo
- Fila Daddy
- Aye Olorogun
- Olorun Esan
- Eni eleni
Awards and Nominations
City People Movie Award for Comic Actor of the Year (Yoruba).
Controversy
Olaiya was under aggressive criticism from netizens when he expressed his political support for the presidential aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Olaiya, however, stated that he doesn’t regret his choice of candidate
Disclaimer
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