Bolaji Amusan

Bolaji Amusan (born 15 October 1966), commonly known as Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer. Since 2018, he has served as the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.

Early life and career Amusan was born at Gbongan, the headquarters of Aiyedaade Local Government Area in Osun State, southwestern region of Nigeria.

He began acting in 1988, became a comedian in 1991, and acquired the name Mr Latin after he spoke French while acting in the 1992 film 50-50 produced by Akin Ogungbe, who mistook it for Latin.

He has produced over 40 movies, mostly comedies, and is the CEO of Mr. Latin TV and the Mr. Latin Foundation.

Amusan joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, now the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, in 1989; after serving in local posts, he was the Governor for Ogun State in 2006–2010,

In 2025, Amusan Bagged a Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Humanity at The America University of Peace and Governance.

Filmography 50/50 (1992) Ebun Igbeyawo (1996) Faworaja (1999) Nnkan Olomoba (2000) Talo n gbemu (2001) Mr. President (Ààrẹ Apàsẹ Wàá) (2004) Eegun Mogaji Obajobalo Òfin mósè (2006) as Gateman Ile Itura (2007) Baba Insurance (2009), Ise onise (2009) Baba Gomina Aweni Baku Emi Airi Alakada (2009) as Baba Yetunde Alakada 2 (2013) as Baba Yetunde Alakada Reloaded (2017) as Baba Yetunde The Vendor (2018) as Lasisi Pero (2018) as Baba Pero Ajebidan (2020) as Mr. Show Alimi (2021) as Alimi Ejika the Tailor (2021) as Ajiwarin Symphony (2022) as Baba Remi Diety (2023) as Oloye Osi Ijogbon (2023) as Alabi Lakatabu (2024)