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Ben Omowafola Kasta TOMOLOJU

Dramatist, Journalist, Politician · b. December 18, 1954

BA; dramatist, journalist politician; b: December 18, 1954; ht: Igbo-Egunrin; lga: Ilaje; so: Ondo; m: Adama Abosede Usman, 1986; nc: two s, one d; ed: St. John's Demonstration Primary School, Owo, Ondo State, 1961; Ebenezer Primary School, Ilu-Titun, Ondo State, 1962-63; Local Authority Primary School, Okitipupa, Ondo State, 1963-65; Apostolic Primary School, Agege, Ugos, 1966; Bola Memorial Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos, 1967; Christ's School, Ado-Ekiti. 1968-72; 1973-74; University of Ibadan, 1975-78. cr: Producer, Nigerian Television, Makurdi, 1978-79; School teacher, Head, Department of English, Saka Tinubu Memorial High School, Agege, 1979-82; Chief Leader Writer, The Punch, 1982-83; Reviews Editor, Democrat Weekly, 1983- 85; Arts Editor, Assistant Editor, Deputy Editor, The Guardian, 1985- 93; edir. BTC Media and Creative Consultants, Lagos, since 1993; cartoonist, freelance, NewBreed, 1974-75; Arts Editor, Weekly Focus, 1979-81; founder, Kakaaki Performing Troupe, since 1980; mm: Anti-Piracy Committee, 1986-89; Committee on the draft of Nigeria's National Cultural Policy, 1988; Governing Board, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, 1991-93; Project…

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Consultant, Afrika, Project '98; Consultant, Goethe Institute of Africa Project Theatre Programme; ch. National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, 1989; Arts Writers Organisation of Nigeria, 1990; mm. National Association of Nigerian Authors, 1989-90; executive mem. Nigerian Folklore Society; f. Young African Uadership Forum, USA, 1990; cw: Jankariwo, Winaudi Editore, Turin, 1987; Mujemuje, Chieri Festival, Turin, Italy, 1992; Songs for Nigeria; pp: National Democratic Party, Aspirant for National Assembly, (House of Representatives) Agege Federal Constituency, 2003 elections; hob: listening, rural tours; off: BTC - Media and Creative Consultants, 21, Red Street LSDPC Bungalows Uyout, Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo, P.O. Box 343, Ikeja. res: 2, Omotoye Estate Road, Orile, Agege, Lagos, tel: 01-4924067.

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Surname
TOMOLOJU
First Name
Ben
Other Names
Omowafola Kasta
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
December 18, 1954
State of Origin
Ondo State
Name of Spouse
Adama Abosede Usman,
Profession
Dramatist
Journalist
Politician
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A

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