Olaniyi Afonja’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Nigerian film actor
A.K.A. Sanyeri
Is Actor
Film producer
Comedian
From Nigeria
Type Film, TV, Stage & Radio
Humor
Gender male
Birth

14 October 1974, Oyo State, Nigeria

Age 46 years
Star sign Libra
Awards
FLS Best Producer Of The Year Award  

Olaniyi Mikail Afonja, popularly known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and producer.

Early life and education

Born in Oyo State as the first child of his parents, Olaniyi had his formal education at St. Michael Primary School, Oke-Ibo, Oyo State and Durbar
Grammar School, Oyo Town, Oyo State where he completed 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.

Personal life

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

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2014 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards Best Comedy Actor Nominated
2015 2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie Producer of The Year (Yoruba) Nominated
Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba) Nominated
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