Moses Olaiya: The Father of Modern Nigerian Comedy

Moses Olaiya Adejumo was born on 18 May 1936 in Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria. Growing up in the Yoruba Ijesha community, Olaiya was immersed in a rich cultural environment where storytelling, music, and humour were part of daily life. These experiences cultivated his natural talent for performance and set the stage for a career...

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