Olaniyi Afonja
# Olaniyi Afonja

Olaniyi Mikail Afonja Listen(born 14 October 1974), well known as Sanyeri, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and film maker.

## Early life and education

Born in Bola Area of Oyo town in Oyo State as the first child of his parents, Olaniyi had his formal education at St. Michael Primary School, Òkè-èbó, Oyo State and Durbar Grammar School, Oyo Town, Oyo State where he finished his secondary school education.

## Career

Olaniyi's acting career started in 1992, after joining a theatre group introduced to him by a friend. In 1996, Olaniyi relocated to Lagos State to further his career and has since starred in several Yoruba films.

## Filmography

* Obakeye
* Awero
* Edun Ara
* Jenifa
* Opa Kan
* Omo Carwash
* Sekere
* Mawe Ku
* Sanyeri in London
* Ibale
* Apaadi
* Olu Omo
* Koboko
* Salako Alagbe
* Omo Iya Meji
* Mama Do Good
* Osole
* Sanyeri Oloka
* Area Boys
* Ise Awako
* Waheed Kolero
* Afoju Meta
* Isale Koko
* Were Merin
* Kosi Tabi sugbon
* Saworo
* Abuke Oshin

## Personal life

Olaniyi is married to Omolara Afonja with whom he has two children.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | Yoruba Movie Academy Awards | Best Comedy Actor | Nominated |
| 2015 | 2015 City People Entertainment Awards | Best Movie Producer of The Year (Yoruba) | Nominated |
| 2015 | 2015 City People Entertainment Awards | Comic Actor of The Year (Yoruba) | Nominated |
