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Fausat Balogun (born February 13, 1959) popularly known as Madam Saje is a veteran Yoruba film actress and film producer.
She had ventured into the film industry as early as 1975 but started to gain widespread recognition after her stunning performance in the 1990 hit Yoruba television series, Erin Kee Kee.
Fausat Balogun is known for her motherly roles in most Yoruba movies and her talent is widely appreciated.
Nigerian actress
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| Name: | Fausat Balogun |
| stage name: | Mama Saj |
| Date of Birth: | February 13, 1959 (65 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ifelodun, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Kwara State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Children: | Bintu Balogun, Balogun Aziz |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Spouse • Husband: | Rafiu Balogun |
| Profession: | Actress • Film producer |
| net worth: | $950,000 |
early life
Fausat Balogun was born on February 13, 1959.
She hails from a small village called Oke-Ode in Ifeloden Local Government Area of Kwara State in southwestern Nigeria.
She grew up in Lagos in a middle-class family and is a Yoruba from the tribe.
The Yoruba-born man later grew up in an Islamic family in Kwara State in southwestern Nigeria.
educate
Currently, the full details of Fausat Balogun’s educational background are not known.
However, it is known that the veteran studied in Kwara State in southwestern Nigeria.
Profession
Fausat Balogun’s acting career started relatively early. She started her acting career in the 1990s after graduating from primary school.
She gained experience and training with the Yoruba theatre group “Ijamodi” in Idumota area of Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria, which was led by the late Mashado.
Later, she received more training under the guidance of experienced filmmaker Rafiu Balogun of the “Balogun” troupe.
Fausat Balogun’s first outside acting appearance was in the television series Afonja produced and aired on Channel 10 of the Nigerian Television Network Authority (NTA).
Fausat Balogun rose to fame on stage when she starred in another TV series produced by her husband Rafiu Balogun, Abeni Ajagun, in 1979. The film was well received and catapulted her to stardom.
She was once again a part of another hit comedy series “Erin Kee Kee” which was once again loved by the fans and soon her fans started calling her by the character she played in the movie – Madam Saje.
Her growing experience in the industry led her to start her own production career, the first being the film Alaroka directed by the late Prince Alade Aromire. She then did another film Oro Itan followed by Ebi Dapo.
Fausat Balogun’s hard work and dedication to the development of Yoruba movies caught the attention of City People Entertainment, which honoured her with an award at its 2016 awards gala in recognition of her contribution to the development of the movie industry.
Social Media
Fausat Balogun also takes time out of his busy schedule to enjoy and interact with his fans on social media.
She is available on the following platforms;
- Instagram: @fausatbalogun
- Twitter: @fausatbalogun
- Facebook: Fausat Balogun
Personal life
In 1979, Fausat Balogun married Rafiu Balogun, a Yoruba actor who was also a successful film producer.
So far, their marriage has two children: son Afeez Balogun and daughter Bintu Balogun.
Her children are all excellent Nigerian film actors and have appeared in many Yoruba films.
Fausat Balogun was a devout Muslim for most of his life, converted to Christianity a few years later and is now an evangelist.
net worth
Fausat Balogun is a well-known and respected Yoruba actress.
She has been in the film and television industry for a long time and has accumulated an estimated net worth of $950,000. She is an actress and film producer.
Filmography
The talented Yoruba actress Fausat Balogun has starred in more than 80 movies and is one of the most contemporary Yoruba films.
Some of the movies that Fausat Balogun has starred in include:
- Nkan Okunkun
- Iteloren
- Adufe
- Leiyin Akponle
- Iyawo Oyocan
- Popolomo
- Ettore Obinlin
- Laba Laba
- Omoelemoso
- Ife Kobami
- Aspamo
- Oyeragha
- Onihara
- Okanmi
- Akbaj
- Radigbolu
- Morenique
- Oko Mom E
- Tanimola
- Nkan Okunkun
- Adufe
- Leiyin Akponle
- Laba Laba
- Iteloren
- Omoelemoso
- Iyawo Oyocan
- Ife Kobami
- Popolomo
- Aspamo
- Ettore Obinlin
- Iyavoelenu razor
- Heart
- Omogai Elepa
- Olaitan Anikula
- Oju Elegba
- Langbodo
- Ologo Nla
- Abujala Obinlin
