Sanyeri Regrets Not Pursuing Further Education in Interview

In an interview aired on Saturday, February 28, 2026, popular Nollywood actor Olaniyi Afonja, widely known as Sanyeri, opened up about his regrets regarding his education. He reflected on how his childhood belief that school was primarily for punishment hindered his educational growth.

Sanyeri admitted he wished he had pursued further education when he was younger and has recently taken steps to return to studying, emphasizing that there is no age limit to education. He discussed his career in the film industry, revealing that he did not initially start as a comedian but became known for his comic roles.

Sanyeri credited his early mentors, the late Princ Oluseyi Adeoy and Hakeem Alimi Ajala Jalingo, for guiding him in the industry. He clarified that his stage name, Sanyeri, has deeper roots beyond just being a stage identity, as it became associated with his profession over time.