Madam Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, the late Chief Oyin Adejobi, a famous Yoruba actor’s wife, popularly 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’s nickname was derived from the title of a popular film in which she acted in 1999, “Eran Iya Oshogbo.”
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.
REPORTERS AT LARGE earlier reported that Iya Osogbo, who she gave up on appearing on screen at a point, 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, 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 her 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
The veteran actress expressed displeasure over the near-nudity in Nollywood today, advising actresses not to be deceived by the pleasures of the world but to believe they can succeed through hard work and the grace of God.
Iya Osogbo said she met her late husband Oyin Adejobi in her youthful days. They attended the same school and lived on the same street.
She said that apart from the death of her husband, the lowest point in her life was when her fourth child a female died.
I got to attain this age because of God’s mercy. In addition, the almighty also gave me the wisdom of preserving my body and being moderate in all I have been doing. Our youths should emulate this too. They should learn to be God-fearing too.
