Abija reflect on 52 years in acting during city people 28th Anniversary interview
Veteran actor Alhaji Tajudeen Oyewole, popularly known as Abija, expressed gratitude for his life and career while reflecting on over five decades in acting
Abija, renowned for his iconic roles in Yoruba wàr films, shared that he remains active and regularly attends movie sets. He recently featured in a Kunle Afolayan film. However, he also mentioned that a movie he has been planning is yet to be produced due to a làck of funding
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Reflecting on his career, Abija recounted how his famous name came about and his journey into the film industry. His acting career began in 1972 when Chief Akin Ogungbe, a prominent theatre director, came to Osogbo. Abija joined his tr0upe and spent four years touring with the group, experiencing the many challenges of life as a theatre artist.
His breakthrough role came in the movie Opa Aje, where he was cast as Abija, a character that became synonymous with his name. He credited divine protection for keeping him safe throughout the years.
