Nonye Alugwo Fausat Balogun (born 13 February 1959), also known as Madam Saje, is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as Mama Saje in the 1990 television series Erin Kee Kee.
Madam Saje has starred in over 80 movies, including classics and hits like Alase Aye, Ofin Igbeyawo, Omo Elemosho, and Seven Doors. She stars primarily in Yoruba movies.
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| Name: | Fausat Balogun |
| Born: | 13 February 1959 (age 67 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Ifelodun, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years active: | 1975-date |
| Spouse: | Rafiu Balogun (m. 1978) |
| Children: | Afeez Adio Balogun (son) Bintu Balogun (daughter) |
Early Life
Fausat Balogun was born on 13 February 1959 in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State. She grew up in Idumota, Lagos State and developed an interest in acting after seeing her sister act.
Education
Madam Saje completed primary school education before transitioning into an acting career in 1975.
Career
Fausat started acting on NTA 10 before moving to LTV 8. She acted as Abeni in Abeni Ajagun, and in 1990, she played Mama Saje in the television series Erin Kee Kee.
She has appeared in many films including Oyelaja, Owo Onibara, Okan Mi, Akebaje, Ladigbolu, Morenike, Oko Mama E, Tanimola, and Nkan Okunkun. She played Jagun-Jagun in the 2000 drama film Lagidigba.
Fausat celebrating her 40th anniversary as an actress on 17 April 2016 at the Time Square Event Centre. She received a Special Recognition Award for her remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry (Nollywood) at the 2016 edition of City People Entertainment Awards held in Oregun Ikeja, Lagos.
She played Iyalode in the TV mini-series Seven Doors in 2024 and Iya Jamal in the 2025 comedy film Itunu Ijongbon.
Madam Saje also received the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) event.
Personal Life
Fausat married her former boss, actor Rafiu Balogun, in 1978. Their children include director Afeez Adio Balogun and actress Bintu Balogun.
Filmography
- Segilola
- Kilanko: The Invincible Child
- To Make You Feel
- Eepo
- Itunu Ijongbon
- Tapa S’orun
- Seven Doors
- Queen Lateefah
- The Couple
- Offshoot
- The Therapist
- Birthday Party (Yoruba)
- Sidi Goes to School
- Nibolowa: Where Is the Love? (2022)
- Mr Perfect
- Eri Ife
- Olulaja
- The Alternative
- Olufe
- Dilemma
- Onitemi
- Atila
- Prima Donna
- Olakitan
- Jankariwo
- Obankoba
- The Cokers
- President Kuti
- Amerah
- That Other Good Turn
- Oba Bi Olorun
- Last Card
- Ero Mi
- Amin: Amen
- AMCOP: Reform
- Adebimpe Omo Oba
- Taxi Driver
- Dolabomi
- Awusa
- Lagos Girls (Omoge Eko)
- Omo Elemosho
References
- Olayiwola Ajisafe. “Kanayo O Kanayo, Madam Saje to receive 2024 BON lifetime achievement awards”. Punch Newspapers.
- Adedayo Showemimo. “Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards”. thenet.ng.
- Rapheal. “Being Madam Saje’s daughter paved way for me in Nollywood –Bintu Balogun”. The Sun.
- Prisca Emadu. “Nigeria: Madam Saje Marks 40 Years On Stage”. All Africa.
- IMDb. “Fausat Balogun – Actress”. www.imdb.com.
- Rapheal. “My secret of looking elegant at all time –Madam Saje”. The Sun.
- The Eagle Online. “Madam Saje speaks on how her inability to speak English Language affects acting career”. www.theeagleonline.com.ng.
