Fausat Balogun

Fausat BalogunListenⓘ (also known as Madam Saje,[1] born 13 February 1959) is a Nigerian actress[2] who stars majorly in Yoruba movies.[3][4] She starred as Mama Saje in a 1990 television series titled Erin Kee Kee. Fausat has starred in over 80 movies.[1][5]

Fausat Balogun
Born
Fausat Balogun

(1959-02-13) 13 February 1959
Ifelodun, Kwara State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesMadam Saje
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1975–present
SpouseRafiu Balogun
Children2

Balogun is married to the actor Rafiu Balogun. He was her boss before they married. She hails from Oke Ode Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State.[1] By the time she was famous her children were adults. Her eldest son is a director,[6] and her youngest daughter is an actress.[5]

Selected filmography
  • 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
  • Alaimore
  • Olasunkanmi
  • Salawa"
  • "Adebimpe omo oba"
  • " Alaroka
  • "Oro itan
  • " Ebi Dapo
  • " Aromire
  • " Awele
  • "Oro idile
  • " Ogbon

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".[7]

See also

References
  1. Bada, Gbenga (16 May 2015). "'I reject scripts from English speaking movies,' Yoruba actress reveals". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. "2023: Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Femi Adebayo, other Yoruba actors pledge support for Tinubu". Vanguard News. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  3. 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.
  4. "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.
  5. "Interview With Yoruba Actress Fausat Balogun a.k.a Madam Saje". Daily Mail Nigeria. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  6. "Entertainment Archives - Page 418 of 2184 - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  7. Adedayo Showemimo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.


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