Kola Oyewo (1946–2026): A Tribute to one of the Last Custodians of the Alarinjo Tradition
On June 12, 2026, Nigeria bid farewell to Professor Gabriel Adeola Oyewo, popularly known as Kola Oyewo, whose passing at the age of 80 marked the end of an extraordinary six-decade journey in theatre, scholarship and cultural preservation. Actor, academic, lecturer and community leader, Oyewo was among the foremost custodians of Yoruba culture, carrying its …