Michael Oloyede
Latest News on Michael Oloyede:
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum (Oct 13, 2025)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum (Sep 11, 2025)
Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College (Jul 10, 2024)
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum (Oct 13, 2025)
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum (Sep 11, 2025)
Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College (Jul 10, 2024)
BIO
Michael Oloyede (he/him) is a Nigerian-American Emmy® nominated actor, producer, and creator. Born in London, England, he immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of four, which marked the beginning of his remarkable life journey. Selected theater credits include: Broadway: Jaja's African Hair Braiding (OBC); Off Broadway: Scraps, NYT Critic's Pick Inanimate (The Flea Theater), Eco Village (Theater at St Clements).
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Rachel Christopher, Zenzi Williams, Brittany Adebumola, Michael Oloyede, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May, Director Whitney White, Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, Maechi Aharanwa, Nana Mensah and Dominique Thorne
Date:
10/04/2023
From: Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2023
James
Sock Man
DVD Man
Jewelry Man
James
Sock Man
DVD Man
Jewelry Man
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2021
Percival (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
Videos
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-05 13:13:51
Video: Watch Highlights from JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2023-09-28 13:49:47
Video: The Company of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Meets the Press!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-08-18 16:00:53
News
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Oct 13, 2025
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, completing a mini tour of regional theaters at the Mark Taper Forum following an acclaimed New York run in the fall of 2023, is a tender and humorous snapshot of a community and also a plea for community.
by Evan Henerson - Oct 13, 2025
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, completing a mini tour of regional theaters at the Mark Taper Forum following an acclaimed New York run in the fall of 2023, is a tender and humorous snapshot of a community and also a plea for community.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!
Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024
Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024
Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!
Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Announces Initial Casting For 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024
Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024
Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 19, 2023
Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 19, 2023
Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extends Broadway Engagement Through Early November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Oloyede been in?
Michael Oloyede has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Oloyede been in?
Michael Oloyede has not appeared in the West End.
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