Fausat Balogun

Fausat Balogun
Born Fausat Balogun
(1959-02-13) February 13, 1959
Ifelodun, Kwara State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Occupation Film actress
Years active 1975–present

Fausat Balogun (also known as Madam Saje,[1] born February 13, 1959) is a Nigerian actress who stars majorly in Yoruba movies.[2][3] She starred as Mama Saje in a 1990 television series titled Erin Kee Kee. Fausat has starred in over 80 movies.[1][4]

Balogun is married to the actor Rafiu Balogun. He was her boss before they married.[1] By the time she was famous her children were adults. Her eldest son is a director and her youngest daughter is an actress.[4]

Selected filmography

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  • Oyelaja
  • Owo Onibara
  • Okan Mi
  • Akebaje
  • Ladigbolu
  • Morenike
  • Oko Mama E
  • Tanimola
  • Nkan Okunkun
  • Adufe
  • Leyin Akponle
  • Laba Laba
  • Itelorun
  • Omo Elemosho
  • Iyawo Ojokan
  • Ife Kobami
  • Gbogbo Lomo
  • Asepamo
  • Eto Obinrin
  • Iyawo Elenu Razor
  • Kokoro Ate
  • Omoge Elepa
  • Olaitan Anikura
  • Oju Elegba
  • Langbodo
  • Ologo Nla
  • Abgara Obinrin
  • Eepo
  • Moriyeba
  • Orisirisi (Kose Gbo)
  • Serekode
  • Ojo Ikunle
  • Alase Aye
  • Imported Lomo
  • Adun Ale
  • Ileri Oluwa
  • Ogbun Aye
  • Omo Pupa
  • Òmìn
  • O Ti Poju
  • Olowo Laye Mo
  • Irenimoyan

Recognitions

During the 2016 edition of the City People Entertainment Awards, she was bestowed a Special Recognition Award for her "remarkable contributions to the growth of the movie industry in Nigeria".[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bada, Gbenga (16 May 2015). "'I reject scripts from English speaking movies,' Yoruba actress reveals". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Olonilua, Ademola (16 May 2015). "Fausat Balogun Madam Saje:How I Met My Husband Rafiu & My Journey Into Nollywood". Naija Gists. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Why I Reject English Role... Madam Saje". Daily Times of Nigeria. 21 May 2015. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Interview With Yoruba Actress Fausat Balogun a.k.a Madam Saje". Daily Mail Nigeria. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Adedayo Showemimo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 July 2016.


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