Veteran Nollywood actor, Kolawole Oyewo, has been announced dead. The iconic dramatist died at the age of 80 years.
He clocked 80 on March 27, 2026.
According to Kunle Afod, who broke the news on his social media handle, said “Tonight, we lost a true legend. Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow.
“His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
“Rest well, sir. Your work lives on. It’s a wrap.”
Chief Oyewo began acting as a professional in 1964 after he joined the Oyin Adejobi theatre group and the first role he played was ‘Adejare’ in Orogun Adedigba play, which was Oyin Adejobi’s autobiography.
After he spent nine years with Oyin Adejobi, he joined the University of Ife theatre, where he worked with the late veteran dramatist and scholar, Chief Ola Rotimi. Oyewo was known for the role he played as ‘Odewale’ in ‘The Gods Are Not to Blame’, a drama by Ola Rotimi.
In 1996, Oyewo joined the services of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he rose to the rank of senior lecturer before retiring in September 2011.
After his retirement from Obafemi Awolowo University, he joined the services of Redeemer’s University, where he served as head of the department of dramatic art.
Until his passing, he was working at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, as a performing arts lecturer.
