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+Why He Likes To Act An Old Man’s Role

He is very popular in the Yoruba Movie industry for playing elderly roles. In most movies, where he features, if not all, Ojopagogo usually plays the role of an old man spotting grey hair And he has a peculiar way of trembling on his feet like an old man who is in his 80s.

In real life, however, Rasaq Olasunkanmi Olayiwola is a young man, who started acting at an early age.

A few weeks back, City People’s Publisher, SEYE KEHINDE, spoke with him about his career. Below are excerpts of the interview.

You have been acting, for many years now.

8 things you should know about Yoruba actor, Ojopagogo as he ...

How did it start?

I started acting on stage in Iseyin, many years ago, but I am from Oyo town. But, I was born in Iseyin. I grew up there. When I got to Ibadan, I joined a group.

Alao Sorunke was the group I joined to come to Ibadan. Then, the group I left in Iseyin was called Ilumok How I Got The Stage Name, OJOPAGOGO, In 1986 – Popular Yoruba ...

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