Lukman Ebun Oloyede, professionally known as Olaiya Igwe, is a veteran Nigerian actor, film producer, and director. Born on July 27, 1957, in Kenta, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, he is celebrated for his comedic performances and distinctive tribal marks in the Yoruba-language sector of Nollywood. He began his acting career in the 1970s with the Musbau Shodimu Theatre Organisation and has since appeared in over one hundred films and produced more than twenty.