Toyin Oshinaike
Toyin Oshinaike is a renowned Nigerian thespian and director, notable for his work in stage, film, and television.
Early Life and Career
Oshinaike started his professional acting career in the early 1990s after initially working in the banking sector in 1993. Some of his theatre performances include portraying Elesin Oba in Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman, and Obierika in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, which toured the UK and USA in 1999.[1][2] He considers one of his most challenging roles to be Baroka in Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, especially during a tour in England where he had to adapt the Nigerian character for a foreign audience[2].
Filmography
- House of Ga’a (2024), Chief Osi
- Iwájú (2024), Godspower (voice)[3]
- Over the Bridge (2023), Baale[4]
- Brotherhood (2022), D.P.O.[5]
- Jolly Roger (2022), Officer Yaw[6]
- The Griot (2021), Oladele[7][8]
- This Is My Desire (2020), Vincent[9][10]
- The Ghost and the House of Truth (2019), Joe[11]
- Nigerian Prince (2018), Baba[12]
- Queen Moremi: The Musical (2018), Alaiyemore[13]
- Roti (2017), Daddy Juwon[14]
- Our Best Friend’s Wedding (2017), Civil Servant
- Gidi Blues (2016), Boatman
- Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo (2015), Baba Miatura
- Dazzling Mirage (2014), Dr. Ayodele
- Confusion Na Wa (2013), Muri
- Small Boy (2008), Oyi
- Sango (film), Oluode
Awards
In 2022, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards for his role in Jolly Roger.[15][16]
References
- ^ Admin, New Telegraph (2023-07-27). "How I Stay Mentally, Physically Healthy As An Actor –Oshinaike - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ a b Telegraph, New (2021-01-01). "How I met my wife on set of a play –Oshinaike - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "DISNEY ANIMATION/KUGALI NEW SERIES "IWÁJÚ" MADE ITS WORLD PREMIERE LAST NIGHT IN LAGOS, NIGERIA". UK Press. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "The Garden Theatre Unveils 'Over The Bridge' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ https://www.netflix.com/ng/title/81014211
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/591131-movie-review-jolly-roger-promising-movie-almost-marred-by-predictable-storyline.html. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
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- ^ Kiang, Jessica (2020-03-01). "'This Is My Desire': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Mintzer, Jordan (2020-10-21). "'Eyimofe (This is My Desire)': Film Review | AFI 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/202003110551.html
- ^ Staff, T. H. R. (2018-10-18). "'Nigerian Prince': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2019-12-16). "'Queen Moremi The Musical: Reloaded' is Ready to Blow Your Mind this Special Season | December 24th – January 2nd". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ izuzu, chibumga (2017-02-02). "Everything you should know about filmmaker's new movies "Omugwo," "Roti," "Tribunal"". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/amaa-2022-full-list-of-winners/
- ^ https://guardian.ng/amaa-2022-focus-on-best-supporting-actors-nominees/