Peter Fatomilola

Chief Peter Fatomilola (born January 16, 1946) is a Nigerian dramatist, film actor, poet and prolific playwright.[1]

Peter Fatomilola
BornJanuary 16, 1946
Ekiti State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
Other namesFirst Papa Ajasco
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
Playwright
Poet
Nollywood actor
Known forSango

Early life

Fatomilola was born on 16 January 1946 in the town of Ifisin-Ekiti in Ido-Osi Local Government area of Ekiti State, Nigeria, to Chief Abraham Ojo Fatomilola and Mrs. Elizabeth Fatomilola. He is a son of Chief Ifa Priest, known as the Oluwo (Olu-awo, meaning Lord of the oracle), which was believed to have influenced his herbalist role in Nigerian film.[2] His mother was from the town of Isare-Oge in Kwara State. In 1967, he joined the Olokun Theatre group under the tutelage of the late Professor Ola Rotimi, a renowned dramatist and prolific playwright at the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University.[3] He is also a member of the academic staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts in 1978.[4] He was the first "Papa Ajasco", a lead role in a comedy film produced by Wale Adenuga.[5] He had featured in several notable Nigerian films such as Sango, an epic African film produced by Obafemi Lasode and scripted by Wale Ogunyemi in 1997.[6] He has acted the role of the priest in several Yoruba films.

Personal life

He is married with several wives, including one who sells local conoctions and herbs (Iya Fat)at a market at the Obafemi Awolowo University. He has 11 children. In addition, he has several chieftancy titles around Yorubaland, including Oluwo (Chief Ifa Priest) in his hometown of Ifisin-Ekiti and Amuludun in Ile-Ife.

References
  1. "Fatomilola's first film is ready, but…". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  2. BOLDWIN ANUGWARA. "Peter Fatomilola: Versatile, veteran Yoruba actor". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  3. Our Correspondent. "New Telegraph – Peter FaTomilola: I have always wanted to be a herbalist". newtelegraphonline.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  4. "Fayemi's wife lifts Fatomilola's spirit …donates N200,000 to his film project". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  5. "I was the first Papa Ajasco —Peter Fatomilola". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  6. "Africultures - Fiche film : Sango". africultures.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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