13/06/2026
Oyewo died on 12 June 2026, at the age of 80yrs. Announcing his death on Instagram actor Kunle Afod said, โTonight, 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.
Oyewo was born on 27 March 1946 at Oba Ile, a town in Osun State, Southwest (Nigeria).
He attended Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a certificate in dramatic arts, and a certificate in Yoruba oral literature before he later received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre art from the same university in 1995. He proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in drama.
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, 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. Kola 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 currently serves as head of the department of dramatic art. He later worked at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State as a performing arts lecturer.
Filmography
Sango (1997)
Super Story (episode 1)
The Gods Are Not to Blame
Saworoide (1999)
Koseegbe (1995) as Mako
O Le Ku (1997) as Oloye Ajasa
Efunsetan Aniwura (2005)
Yemoja (2011) as Osi
Omo University (2015) as Vice Chancellor
Ayomi (2015) as Chief Olalere
Ewon Laafin (2015) as Oludeti
Ofeefe - Mirage (2019) as Baba Morenikeji
Oba Bi Olorun (2021) as Balogun
Oosa Aafin (2022) as Oluawo
Olukoti (2022)
Ogeere (2023)
(27 March 1946 โ 12 June 2026)