Fausat Balogun (also known as Madam Saje,[1] born 13 February 1959) is a Nigerian actress[2] who stars majorly in Yoruba movies.[3][4] She starred as Mama Saje in a 1990 television series titled Erin Kee Kee. Fausat has starred in over 80 movies.[1][5]
Fausat Balogun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fausat Balogun 13 February 1959 Ifelodun, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Madam Saje Mama ibe |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse | Rafiu Balogun |
| Children | 2 |
Balogun is married to the actor Rafiu Balogun. He was her boss before they married. She hails from Oke Ode Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State.[1] By the time she was famous, her children were adults. Her eldest son is a director,[6] and her youngest daughter is an actress.[5][7]
Selected filmography
edit- Oyelaja
- Owo Onibara
- Okan Mi
- Akebaje
- Ladigbolu
- Morenike
- Oko Mama E
- Tanimola
- Nkan Okunkun
- Adufe
- Leyin Akponle
- Laba Laba
- Itelorun
- Omo Elemosho (2012) as Aunty Kofo
- Iyawo Ojokan
- Ife Kobami
- Gbogbo Lomo
- Asepamo
- Eto Obinrin
- Iyawo Elenu Razor
- Kokoro Ate
- Omoge Elepa
- Olaitan Anikura
- Oju Elegba
- Langbodo
- Ologo Nla
- Abgara Obinrin
- Eepo
- Moriyeba
- Orisirisi (Kose Gbo)
- Serekode
- Ojo Ikunle
- Alase Aye (2006)
- Imported Lomo
- Adun Ale
- Ileri Oluwa
- Ogbun Aye
- Omo Pupa (2008)
- Òmìn (2008) as Mama Adesina
- O Ti Poju
- Olowo Laye Mo
- Irenimoyan
- Alaimore
- Olasunkanmi
- Salawa"
- "Adebimpe omo oba"
- " Alaroka
- "Oro itan
- " Ebi Dapo
- " Aromire
- " Awele
- "Oro idile
- " Ogbon
Recognitions
editDuring the 2016 edition of the City People Entertainment Awards, she was bestowed a Special Recognition Award for her "remarkable contributions to the growth of the movie industry in Nigeria".[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Bada, Gbenga (16 May 2015). "'I reject scripts from English speaking movies,' Yoruba actress reveals". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "2023: Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Femi Adebayo, other Yoruba actors pledge support for Tinubu". Vanguard News. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Olonilua, Ademola (16 May 2015). "Fausat Balogun Madam Saje:How I Met My Husband Rafiu & My Journey Into Nollywood". Naija Gists. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Why I Reject English Role... Madam Saje". Daily Times of Nigeria. 21 May 2015. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Interview With Yoruba Actress Fausat Balogun a.k.a Madam Saje". Daily Mail Nigeria. 26 January 2015. Archived from the original on 8 February 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Entertainment Archives - Page 418 of 2184 - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "Being Madam Saje's daughter, blessing to my acting career —Bintu Balogun". The tribune.
- ^ Adedayo Showemimo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
External links
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