Joke Muyiwa (born 21 March 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, honorary chief, Ph.D. holder, and lecturer. She teaches in the department of Performing Arts at Olabisi Onabanjo University.
In 2018, Joke Muyiwa was honored with the Yeye Asa of Ago Iwoye chieftaincy title by HRM Oba Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye.
Early Life and Career
Joke Muyiwa was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on 21 March 1963. She completed her primary education at Sacred Heart Convent School and attended Baptist Grammar School for her secondary education, both in Ibadan, Oyo State.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons) degree in Dramatic Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University. She later obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan. In December 2020, many years into her teaching career, Muyiwa was awarded a doctorate (Ph.D.) from Redeemers University.
Muyiwa has over 40 years of acting experience. She began her acting career at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan, before joining the University of Ibadan Performing Arts Theatre and later the Obafemi Awolowo University Theatre Company. Since then, Muyiwa has featured in numerous stage dramas, TV series, and films.
Joke Muyiwa started teaching between 2002 and 2003 at Lagos State University before moving to Olabisi Onabanjo University, where she has taught for over 14 years.
She has served as the head of the department for the Performing Arts at Olabisi Onabanjo University. She is also one of the ambassadors unveiled by Capital Sage Holdings.
