Bolaji Amusan


Bolaji Amusan, commonly known as Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer. Since 2018, he has served as the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.

Early life and career

Amusan was born at Gbongan, the headquarters of Aiyedaade Local Government Area in Osun State, southwestern region of Nigeria.
He began acting in 1988, became a comedian in 1991, and acquired the name Mr Latin after he spoke French while acting in the 1992 film 50-50 produced by Akin Ogungbe, who mistook it for Latin.
He has produced over 40 movies, mostly comedies, and is the CEO of Mr. Latin TV and the Mr. Latin Foundation.
Amusan joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, now the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, in 1989; after serving in local posts, he was the Governor for Ogun State in 2006–2010, later became director for organization and business, and in 2018 was elected its President.
In 2025, Amusan Bagged a Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Humanity at The America University of Peace and Governance.

Filmography

  • 50/50
  • Ebun Igbeyawo
  • Faworaja
  • Nnkan Olomoba
  • Talo n gbemu
  • Mr. President
  • Eegun Mogaji
  • Obajobalo
  • Òfin mósè as Gateman
  • Ile Itura
  • Baba Insurance,
  • Ise onise
  • Baba Gomina
  • Aweni Baku
  • Emi Airi
  • Alakada as Baba Yetunde
  • Alakada 2 as Baba Yetunde
  • Alakada Reloaded as Baba Yetunde
  • The Vendor as Lasisi
  • Pero as Baba Pero
  • Ajebidan as Mr. Show
  • Alimi as Alimi
  • Ejika the Tailor as Ajiwarin
  • Symphony as Baba Remi
  • Diety as Oloye Osi
  • Ijogbon as Alabi
  • ''Lakatabu ''