aka Olaiya Igwe
July 27, 1957 (69 years old)
Abeokuta, Ogun State
NG
Ebun Oloyede, popularly known as Olaiya Igwe, is a veteran Nigerian actor, producer, and director with a career spanning over four decades. He began his acting journey in the 1970s with the Musbau Shodimu Theatre Organisation. Renowned for his comedic roles in Yoruba films, he has featured in over 100 movies, including "Ololade Mr Money," "Iru Esin," and "Abela Pupa." Despite facing challenges, such as losing a N52 million project to piracy, he remains a significant figure in Nollywood. In 2022, he earned a degree from Crescent University
Primary craft
acting, directing, production
Birth date
July 27, 1957
Latest project
Thinline
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
| acting |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2026 | Irete (The Reckoning) | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Thinline | acting | 5.8 | 3.5 | ₦136,529,751 |
| 2024 | Blacksmith: Alagbede | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Osoronga (The Witches) | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2022 | King of Thieves | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦320,805,150 |
| 2022 | Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦278,496,384 |
| 2019 | Mokalik | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦46,929,446 |
| 2019 | Survival of Jelili | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
