Bolaji Amusan
Born
Bolaji Amusan

(1966-10-15) 15 October 1966
Gbongan, Western Region, Nigeria (now in Osun State, Nigeria)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesMr Latin
Occupations
  • comic actor
  • comedian
Years active1988–present
SpouseRonke Amusan
Children2
RelativesTemidayo Enitan (Starboy Temidayo)

Bolaji Amusan (listenⓘ) (born 15 October 1966), known by his comic persona Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer.[1][2] Since 2018 he has been president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.[3]

Early life and career

Amusan was born at Gbongan, the headquarters of Aiyedaade Local Government Area in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.[4]

He began acting in 1988, became a comedian in 1991, and acquired the name Mr Latin after he spoke French while acting in the 1992 film 50-50 produced by Akin Ogungbe, who mistook it for Latin.[5][6]

He has produced over 40 movies, mostly comedies, and is the CEO of Mr. Latin TV and the Mr. Latin Foundation.

Amusan joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, now the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, in 1989; after serving in local posts, he was governor for Ogun State in 2006–2010,[6] later became director for organization and business, and in 2018 was elected its president.[7]

Personal life

He married Ronke Amusan in 1999;[8] they have two children. He is a cousin to Temidayo Enitan.

Filmography

  • 50/50 (1992)
  • Ebun Igbeyawo (1996)
  • Faworaja (1999)
  • Nnkan Olomoba (2000)
  • Talo n gbemu (2001)
  • Mr. President (Ààrẹ Apàsẹ Wàá) (2004)
  • Eegun Mogaji
  • Obajobalo
  • Òfin mósè (2006).
  • Ile Itura (2007)[9]
  • Baba Insurance (2009),
  • Ise onise (2009)
  • Baba Gomina
  • Aweni Baku
  • Emi Airi

See also

References

  1. ↑ "My dream was to become a footballer — Mr. Latin — Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin): Actor, comedian loved by fans — Newswatch Times". Newswatch Times. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (2019-09-17). "Why we can't settle Toyin Abraham, Lizzy Anjorin feud – Mr Latin". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  4. ↑ "I'm not a comedian at home — Bolaji Amusan". The Punch. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Mr Latin is a Crazy Man, Says Bolaji Amusan". This Day Live (interview). 2010-11-11. Archived from the original on 2014-10-29.
  6. 1 2 Adefaka, Bashir (2011-05-14). "My dream was to become a footballer - Mr. Latin". Vanguard News (interview). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  7. ↑ "Bolaji Amusan 'Mr Latin' emerges TAMPAN president". Premium Times Nigeria. 2018-12-23. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  8. ↑ "'I Once Told My Wife To Leave Me When I Had No Money To Take Care Of Her' — Baba Latin". Stargist.com. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  9. ↑ Ile itura, retrieved 2018-09-17


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