Efunroye (The Unicorn)
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Saheed Balogun, born on February 5, 1967, in Enugu State, Nigeria, is a prominent Nigerian actor, filmmaker, director, and producer. He commenced his acting career in 1978 with...
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Actor • Director
Country
Nigeria
Born
Feb 4, 1967 (59)
Latest Credit
Efunroye (The Unicorn) (2026)
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₦335,914,962
Biography
Saheed Balogun, born on February 5, 1967, in Enugu State, Nigeria, is a prominent Nigerian actor, filmmaker, director, and producer. He commenced his acting career in 1978 with the television program Youth Today on NTA. Balogun gained significant recognition for producing Africa's first two-cast film, Modupe Temi, and West Africa's first three-cast film, Gbogbo Ere. He has featured in numerous films, including Òfin mósè, Family on Fire, and The Therapist. Balogun is also known for his philanthropic efforts and has been married three times, with four children.
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Feb 4, 1967
Age
59 years old
Place of Birth
Kwara, Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Actor
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Actor • Director
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AMVCA 6
Best Supporting Actor
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Akanni Olayinka Quadri
Actor
4 shared titles
Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Kilanko: The Invisible Child
Odunlade Jonathan Adekola
Actor
4 shared titles
Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Femi Adebayo Salami
Actor
3 shared titles
Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Foluke Daramola-Salako
Director
3 shared titles
Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Ibrahim Chatta
Actor
3 shared titles
Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Kilanko: The Invisible Child
Olarotimi Michael Fakunle
Actor
3 shared titles
Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Kilanko: The Invisible Child
Abdulgafar Abiola
Actor
2 shared titles
Kilanko: The Invisible Child • Labake Olododo (The Warrior Lord)
Abeni Balogun Fausat
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2 shared titles
Kilanko: The Invisible Child • Labake Olododo (The Warrior Lord)
Mar 20, 2026
In Cinemas
Set in early 20th-century colonial Lagos, the film chronicles the defiance of Oba Esugbayi Eleko against British colonial authorities. The narrative follows his struggle to protect the cultural dignity and freedom of his people against unjust policies, such as the imposition of water rates.
Mar 6, 2026
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KILANKO draws a powerful line between belief and medicine, revealing the parallel suffering of the Abiku child, treated through traditional rituals, and sickle cell, managed by orthodox care—different paths, same devastating grief. Through this painful intersection, the film exposes how loss remains constant while solutions differ, and boldly explores the unwavering depth, resilience, and sacrifices of African mothers who carry love, faith, and sorrow in equal measure. As love battles tradition, faith, and fear, the film exposes the hidden cost of motherhood and asks a haunting question: who pays the price when a child is labeled invincible?.
Jul 18, 2025
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Èwò (Forbidden) is a gripping Yoruba thriller that dives deep into tradition, sacrifice.
Mar 28, 2025
Kava
Set in the Yoruba tradition Labake Olododo tells the story of Labake, a courageous young woman who has the strong desire to fight against injustice in the society. The story explores the complexities of traditional expectations, showing how Labake was able to rise against oppression in her community.
Jan 3, 2020
Prime Video
Inspired by true events, The Legend of Inikpi tells the story of a well-loved Igala princess 'Inikpi' whose very breath holds the destiny of the Igala nation. Set in the 16th century, before the coming of the colonialists, an impending war looms over the flourishing Igala Kingdom from the mighty Bini Kingdom led by Oba Esigie. To avert this war, King Attah Ayegba of Igala Kingdom consults the oracle to know the mind of the gods. When the Oracle informs the King of the human sacrifice demanded by the gods, the king plunges into despair; haunted by the ghosts of his past, this is a sacrifice he is not prepared to give. The Legend of Inikpi tells the story of two ancient kingdoms in West African history where traditions and culture run deep and where the gods through their oracles decide the fate of nations of people. Who will save the Igala kingdom? Will the egos of two great kings be controlled? Will victory come from war and the death of tens of thousands? Or will the life of the innocent beloved princess Inikpi be indispensable to the gods of war?
Oct 25, 2019
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The Herbert macaulay Affair is a story that follows young Herbert who returns from England and begins the opposition to the colonial government.