Joke Muyiwa

Joke Muyiwa (born 21 March 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, honorary chief, Ph.D. holder, and lecturer. 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.

Quotes

• The first thing is that I have passion for my profession. I am an actress and at the same time I’m in the academics.
  • "Most Young Actors Are Not Well-Trained —Joke Muyiwa", Nigerian Tribune (November 18, 2018)
• You need to impact when you get to a particular stage in your profession, or what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?
  • "Most Young Actors Are Not Well-Trained —Joke Muyiwa", Nigerian Tribune (November 18, 2018)
• You don’t have to abandon your own passion with the aim that you can shine in that of others. It’s my job that demands that I am a celebrity; it doesn’t make me change from being who I am. I am interested in my job, as well doing it very well. That is why it is widely accepted. So, anybody can be great in his chosen profession if he loves and takes it seriously. The popular belief that whoever is seen on the screen is in money is not correct. People should not forget that it is a world of make-believe; it is an illusion.
  • "Most Young Actors Are Not Well-Trained —Joke Muyiwa", Nigerian Tribune (November 18, 2018)
• We need to be educated. When you are a professional and properly trained in acting, you will realise that you know the value, ethics, and the demands of the profession. You will know you are supposed to develop techniques often.
  • "Most Young Actors Are Not Well-Trained —Joke Muyiwa", Nigerian Tribune (November 18, 2018)
• Acting is beyond showbiz. One has to be versatile and be ready to take any role.
  • "Most Young Actors Are Not Well-Trained —Joke Muyiwa", Nigerian Tribune (November 18, 2018)
• In every area of your life, you need to study; there is no end to education. You don’t just go into movies just because you have the talent alone but you know, education is not limited to the four walls of the university. When you observe people, you can even give yourself personal training.
  • "Most Young Actors Are Not Well-Trained —Joke Muyiwa", Nigerian Tribune (November 18, 2018)