Joke Muyiwa

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Joke Muyiwa (born 21 March 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, honorary chief, Ph.D holder and lecturer.[1] She lectures in the department of Performing Arts at the Olabisi Onabanjo University. In 2018, Joke Muyiwa was conferred with Yeye Asa of Ago Iwoye chieftancy title by HRM Oba Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye.[2]

Joke Muyiwa
BornMarch 1963 (age 58)
NationalityNigerian
Education;
;
;
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Redeemer's University
OccupationActress, Lecturer
EmployerOlabisi Onabanjo University

Early Life and Career[]

Joke Muyiwa was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on 21 March 1963. She had her primary education at the Sacred Heart Convent School and for secondary school she attended the Baptist Grammar School, both in Ibadan, Oyo State. For university, Joke Muyiwa attended Obafemi Awolowo University where she got a Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons) degree in Dramatic Arts. She got a MA degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan.[3] In December 2020, many years into her lecturing career, Muyiwa was awarded a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from the Redeemers University.[4]

Muyiwa has over 40 years of acting experience. She started her acting career at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan, before proceeding to the University of Ibadan Performing Arts Theatre and later the Obafemi Awolowo University Theatre Company.[5] Since then, Muyiwa has appeared in numerous stage dramas, TV series, and films.

Joke Muyiwa started lecturing between 2002 and 2003 at the Lagos State University[3] before moving to Olabisi Onabanjo University where she has lectured for over 14 years.[5] She was a one-time head of department for the department of Performing Arts, Olabisi Onabanjo University.[2]

Personal life[]

Joke Muyiwa is a mother and grandmother. She had two sons, but lost one at infancy.[2] Her first son is Abayomi "Thespis" Ayeni, a musician.[6] She became a grandmother in March 2020.[7]

Awards/ Recognitions[]

Selected Filmography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Joke Muyiwa becomes Ph.D holder - Vanguard Allure Joke Muyiwa becomes PHD holder". Vanguard Allure. 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  2. ^ a b c "Many people don't know I'm a university lecturer —Joke Muyiwa". Tribune Online. 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  3. ^ a b "I Was Born Into a Muslim Family - Veteran Actress Joke Muyiwa Goes Down The Memory Lane". Time of gist. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  4. ^ "My PhD, a dream come true —Joke Muyiwa". Tribune Online. 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  5. ^ a b Kehinde, Seye (2018-09-03). "Watching OLUMIDE BAKARE Years Ago Made Me Go Into Acting - JOKE MUYIWA". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  6. ^ "If not for mum, I would not have existed –Thespis". Tribune Online. 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  7. ^ Nwachukwu, Chiomaah Ugo (2020-03-24). "Joke Muyiwa becomes grandmother". QED.NG. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  8. ^ "BON Awards 2013 Winners". bonawards.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  9. ^ jonathan (2014-04-22). "Full List of Winners: Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  10. ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (2015-11-01). "Ini Edo, Stephanie Linus, Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo & More Nominated for the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards | See Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  11. ^ People, City (2018-09-24). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  12. ^ Afolayan, Kunle (2021-10-01), Swallow (Drama, History, Thriller), Netflix Studios, retrieved 2021-12-03
  13. ^ Elliot, Desmond (2021-09-10), Love Castle (Drama), BFO Media, Hope Studio, retrieved 2021-12-03
  14. ^ "Nigerian filmmaker exposes deadly tradition in new horror series 'The Mystic River'". 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  15. ^ Oladapo, Muhideen (2015-09-21), Ayomi (Drama), Audio Visual First, Oluwasina Productions, retrieved 2021-12-03
  16. ^ Afonja (Video 2002) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-12-03

External links[]

Joke Muyiwa at IMDb


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