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Madam Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, widely known as ‘Iya Osogbo,’ is a well-known Nigerian actress, producer, and television personality.
She was born in Osogbo, Osun State’s capital, on August 23, 1930, to a contractor father and a merchant mother.
Iya Osogbo was the wife of the late Chief Oyin Adejobi, a famous Yoruba actor.
Iya Osogbo’s nickname was derived from the title of a popular film in which she acted in 1999, “Eran Iya Oshogbo.”
She began her acting career roughly 67 years ago, and she indicated that she had already made her name before starring in the film “Eran Iya Osogbo,” therefore correcting the public’s perception of her name.
She has worked with the likes of Orogun Adedigba, Kuye, Kootu Ashipa, and others. She has received national and international recognition, solidifying her place as one of Nigeria’s top actresses.
Why I stopped acting – Iya Osogbo
Grace Oyin Adejobi Iya Osogbo
Veteran Yoruba actress Grace Oyin-Adejobi popularly known as Iya Osogbo has disclosed why she gave up on appearing on screen again as she clocks 93.
Iya Osogbo is the widow of the late Yoruba actor Oyin Adejobi who died in 2000.
During an appearance on a radio magazine program on Space 90.1FM, Parrot Xtra Hour on Radio, anchored by Olayinka Agboola in Ibadan, Oyo State, Iya Osogbo said she started her acting career some 67 years ago.
She noted that she had already made her name before she acted in the movie Eran Iya Osogbo contrary to beliefs.
The actress spoke for the first time about the day an excited fan nearly run her car over her in Ibadan.
She said the experience has remained indelible in her memory.
The fan eventually came down from her car to let me know that she merely wanted to exchange greetings with me. She later enveloped ten thousand naira and dashed me. Iya Osogbo said.
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Courageous and talented.