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EKITI-BORN NIGERIAN DRAMATIST AND PROLIFIC PLAYWRIGHT, PETER FATOMILOLA

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EKITI-BORN NIGERIAN DRAMATIST AND PROLIFIC PLAYWRIGHT, PETER FATOMILOLA

Peter Fatomilola is a Nigerian dramatist, actor, poet, Ifa priest, and prolific playwright, born on January 16, 1946, in Ifisin-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Influenced by his father, who was an Ifa Chief Priest, Fatomilola often portrayed herbalist and Ifa priest roles in Nigerian films.

In 1967, he became a member of the Olokun Theatre group under the direction of Professor Ola Rotimi at the University of Ife, now known as Obafemi Awolowo University.

He is also a faculty member at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts in 1978.

Fatomilola has appeared in numerous Nigerian films. Among his notable performances are:

Sango (1997): An epic African film in which he had a significant role.

Saworoide (1999): Directed by Tunde Kelani.

Koseegbe (1995)

Gold Statue (2019)

Apaadi (2009)

Kakanfo (2020)

Strangers (2022)

Love Castle (2021).

He was also the first actor to portray the character of Papa Ajasco in the comedy film of the same name.

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