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Mike Afolarin
Born
Lagos State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupation(s)actor, filmmaker
Years active2013–present

Michael Oladapo Afolarin (born 1 September 1993) professionally known as Mike Afolarin is a Nigerian actor, Aerial photographer and Filmmaker.[1] Born in Lagos State, Mike grew up in Ibadan with his grandparents, where he started his education and eventually moved back to Lagos at the age of 7.

Early Life and education

Mike Afolarin was born on September 1, 1993, in Lagos, Nigeria. He completed his primary and secondary education in Lagos before pursuing a degree in Economics at the University of Lagos.[2]

Career

Mike Afolarin is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker, known for his performances in Nollywood films and television series. He began his professional acting career in 2013 and has since become a figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.[3]

In 2013, Afolarin had his first experience with acting in a stage play, Magic Time during his time in the University of Lagos.

During the earlier stages of his career, Afolarin explored opportunities behind the scenes as an Associate Producer, Aerial Cinematographer and Set Designer in movies like Ajuwaya, Couple of Days, Director in two Short Films - An Interview Story, Peace and Assistant Director in Short Film - The 3rd Rule.

Afolarin curated all aerial shots in a Comprehensive Investment Documentary directed by Tolu 'Lord Tanner' for the Oyo State Government in 2018. In the same year, he made his cinema debut in 2018, as one of the lead characters (Chikodi) in Ema Edosio’s - 'Kasala', starring Chimezie Imo, Emeka Nwagbaraocha and Tomiwa Tegbe. [4]

He went on to feature in many short films in 2019. From Charles Obi Emere’s Stuck In Deep Mud to Fortunately Ridiculous and Blast. Not long after, Afolarin featured in Ebonylife Films - Your Excellency, directed by Funke Akindele starring Akin Lewis and Shafy Bello.[5]

He warmed his way into the hearts of Nigerians with his comedic role in Africa Magic’s internationally acclaimed TV Series – Brethren as Kinto starring Daniel Etim-Effiong, Akin Lewis and Demola Adedoyin. He was also in Red TV’s series Inspector K as Idris.

Popular streaming platform - Netflix, is home to some of Afolarin’s works like Soóle, Kasala and Your Excellency.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes/Ref
2017 Ajuwaya RC Directed by Tolu Lordtanner
2018 We Tha Boyz Directed by Ema Edosio[7]
Kasala! Chikodi Directed by Ema Edosio[4][8][9]
2019 Fortunately Ridiculous Nnamdi Directed by Olutobi Odunubi[10][3]
Your Excellency Tunde Ajadi [11][5]
Brethren [12]
2021 The Olive (TV series) Other casts are Theresa Edem, Joke Silva[13][14][15]
The Wait Essien Directed by Fiyin Gambo, Yemi Morafa[16][17]
Soole Maxwell Directed by Kayode Kasum[6][18]
The Olive TV series[19][20]
2022 Battle on Buka Street Akinzo Directed by Funke Akindele[21][22][23]
Far From Home Ishaya Bello TV series directed by Catherine Stewart and Kayode Kasum[24][25]
Finding Diana Directed by Tolu Ajayi[26]
Miss Bamidele's Girls Ezekiel Directed by Desmond Elliot[27][28]
Ijebaby Chopping Center Edet [29]
2023 This Is Lagos [30]
Adire Deji Directed by Adeoluwa Owu[31][32]
Chaos Calling Samuel Adesa Directed by Biodun Stephen[33]
Anchor Ozioma B. Nwughala[34]
2024 Water and Garri Mide Directed by Meji Alabi, other casts include Tiwa Savage, Jemima Osunde[35][36]
House of Ga'a Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters[37][38][39]
Ajosepo Dapo [40][41]

Awards and nominations

Nominations
Year Award Category Ref.
2018 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year – male [42][43]
2020 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year – male [44][45]
2022 2022 The Future Awards Africa Acting [46]

See also

References

  1. ^ TOPCHARTS (2024-02-13). "Mike Afolarin: Nollywood Superstar". Top Charts Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  2. ^ Famuwagun, Olamide (2023-01-17). "How school strike drove me into acting – Mike Afolarin". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. ^ a b Khiran, Nikki (2024-05-09). "NOLLYWOOD'S RISING STARS - LeVogue Magazine". Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. ^ a b Lawal, Babatunde (2022-09-16). "Movie recommendation for the week: Ema Edosio's Kasala (2018)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  5. ^ a b Agency, Report (December 15, 2019). "Movie Review: 'Your Excellency' is a bunch of Instagram skits, not a movie". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  6. ^ a b Stephen, Onu (January 22, 2022). "Movie Review: 'Soole' is an ambitious roller coaster movie that is easily forgotten". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  7. ^ "We Tha Boyz". African Movie Channel Xtra. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ "AFRIFF 2018: 'Kasala' di feem wey cinemas no gree show for Nigeria win top award". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  9. ^ "Meet The Nigerian New Wave Director Behind the Film 'Kasala!' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  10. ^ Penboy Production - Shorts (2020-01-09). Fortunately Ridiculous (2019). Retrieved 2024-07-02 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (2023-03-10). "AV Club: 'Your Excellency' Encapsulates the Power of Media in the Political Arena". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  12. ^ "MultiChoice Studios - Brethren". www.multichoicestudios.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  13. ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2023-06-01). ""The Olive" Season 1 Review: How Accelerate TV Warmed Its Way Into Hearts| The Culture Custodian". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  14. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-05-16). "The Cast of Accelerate TV's "The Olive" talk about Season 2 & Why It's a Must-Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  15. ^ EM (2023-04-09). "The Olive Season 2 Premiere Starring Derby Frankson • Exquisite Magazine - Fashion, Beauty And Lifestyle". exquisitemag.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  16. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-01-20). ""The Wait" Reaches No. 1 Spot on Netflix Nigeria | 7 Reasons Why You Should Watch!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  17. ^ Shola-Adido, Oladotun (January 21, 2023). "MOVIE REVIEW: The Wait: Emotional love letter to Nigerian women". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  18. ^ Okechukwu, Daniel. "Kayode Kasum On Soole And Escaping Death While Shooting". www.innollywood.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  19. ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2023-06-01). ""The Olive" Season 1 Review: How Accelerate TV Warmed Its Way Into Hearts| The Culture Custodian". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  20. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-05-16). "The Cast of Accelerate TV's "The Olive" talk about Season 2 & Why It's a Must-Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  21. ^ "'Battle on Buka Street' Takes Audiences on a Wild and Witty Ride". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  22. ^ Shola-Adido, Oladotun (December 24, 2022). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Battle on Buka Street' is perfect film to wrap up 2022". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  23. ^ "Battle on Buka Street". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  24. ^ Udodiong, Inemesit (2022-12-25). "Mike Afolarin, Gbubemi Ejeye & Bolanle Ninalowo talk Netflix's 'Far From Home' [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  25. ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-12-14). "BN Red Carpet Fab: Netflix's "Far From Home" World Premiere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  26. ^ "Finding Diana". Paradigm Initiative. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  27. ^ "Miss Bamidele's Girls (2022)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  28. ^ "Watch Miss Bamidele's Girls Streaming Online | Showmax". @showmax. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  29. ^ "IjeBaby Chopping Center (2022)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  30. ^ Ordia, Esther (2023-09-20). "Gabriel Afolayan Stars In Upcoming Film 'This is Lagos". OloriSuperGal. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  31. ^ Shola-Adido, Oladotun (January 28, 2024). "MOVIE REVIEW: Adire: Solid tale of redemption marred by predictable storyline". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  32. ^ ""Adire" Is An Empowering Tale of Transformation and Friendship". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  33. ^ "Chaos Calling (2023)". Kindred Reviews Blog. 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  34. ^ Nwughala, Ozioma B. (2023-05-11), Anchor (Drama), Mike Afolarin, Sharon Agwunobi, Bimbo Akintola, Rok Studios, Triple One Productions, retrieved 2024-07-02
  35. ^ BellaNaija.com (2024-05-27). "Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin & Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna Have This To Say About Tiwa Savage's Film "Water & Garri"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  36. ^ Onu, Stephen (2024-05-12). "MOVIE REVIEW: Tiwa Savage's Water & Garri movie lacks 'sugar'". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  37. ^ David, Obed (2024-07-01). "'House of Ga'a', Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, other Netflix titles this July". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  38. ^ BellaNaija.com (2024-06-20). "Bolanle Austen-Peters' "House of Ga'a" Arrives on Netflix July 26th | See First Looks". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  39. ^ Udodiong, Inemesit (2023-05-29). "Bolanle Austin-Peters teases her new film 'House of Ga'a'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  40. ^ "'Ajosepo:' Chaos Unfolds at Mike Afolarin and Tomike Adeoye's Wedding in Kayode Kasum's Gripping Drama - Nollywire". 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  41. ^ ""Ajosepo" Is An Epic Clash of Family Imperfections". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  42. ^ BellaNaija.com (2018-11-08). "Ramsey Nouah, Mercy Aigbe, Ifu Ennada, "10 Days In Sun City"... Here's the Full Nominee List for the 2018 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  43. ^ Bada, Gbenga (2018-12-09). "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  44. ^ Jayne, Augoye (December 2, 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  45. ^ "BON Awards Unveils 2020 Nominee List – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  46. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-09-25). "From Hilda Baci to Asake, Here Are This Year's The Future Awards Africa Nominees". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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