Olaniyi Afonja


Olaniyi Mukaila Afonja, well known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and film maker.

Early life and education

Born in Bola Area of [Oyo, Oyo, Oyo State|Oyo State|Oyo] town in Oyo State as the first child of his parents, Olaniyi had his formal education at St. Michael Primary School, Òkè-èbó, Oyo State and Durbar
Grammar School, Oyo Town, Oyo State where he finished 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.

Filmography

  • Idera as Baba Ige
  • Blackout as Ekong
  • Esin as Ayanda
  • Jenifa as Adio Onikoko
  • Omo University as Yaya
  • Apesin as Ogboni
  • Omo mi as Asogba
  • Esin as Ayanda
  • Osan ja as Salisu
  • Black Day as Mufu
  • Ise Imole as Sanyeri
  • Alakada 2 as Conductor
  • The Cock-Tale as Lakunle
  • Queen Lateefat as Adekanbi
  • ''Mimi ''

Personal life

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