Joke Muyiwa (born 21 March 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, honorary chief, Ph.D. holder, and lecturer.[1] She lectures in the department of Performing Arts at the Olabisi Onabanjo University. In 2018, Joke Muyiwa was conferred with Yeye Asa of Ago Iwoye chieftaincy title by HRM Oba Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye.[2]
Early life and career
Joke Muyiwa was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on 21 March 1963. She had her primary education at the Sacred Heart Convent School and for secondary school, she attended the Baptist Grammar School, both in Ibadan, Oyo State. For university, Joke Muyiwa attended Obafemi Awolowo University where she got a Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons) degree in Dramatic Arts. She got a MA degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan.[3] In December 2020, many years into her lecturing career, Muyiwa was awarded a doctorate (Ph.D.) from Redeemers University.[4]
Muyiwa has over 40 years of acting experience. She started her acting career at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan, before proceeding to the University of Ibadan Performing Arts Theatre and later the Obafemi Awolowo University Theatre Company.[5] Since then, Muyiwa has appeared in numerous stage dramas, TV series, and films.
Joke Muyiwa is a mother and grandmother. She had two sons but lost one at infancy.[2] Her first son is Abayomi "Thespis" Ayeni, a musician.[7] She became a grandmother in March 2020.[8]
