Moji Afolayan
Moji Afolayan | |
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| Born | 5 February 1969 Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Spouse | Rasaq Olayiwola |
| Parent | Ade Love (father) |
| Relatives | Kunle Afolayan (brother) Gabriel Afolayan (brother) Aremu Afolayan (brother) |
Moji Afolayan (born February 5, 1968) is a Nigerian actress, film-maker, producer and director.[1]
Early life
Afolayan hails from Agbamu, a town in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara State southwestern Nigeria but grew up in Lagos State.[2] She was born in an acting family, the first daughter of the late veteran actor and producer Ade Love who is also the father of the Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan.[3]
Afoloyan attended Coker Primary School at Orile Iganmu, a city in Lagos State south-western Nigeria before she proceeded to Esie Iludun Anglican School where she obtained the West Africa School certificate. She later attended Oyo State College of Education where she was trained as a school teacher.[4]
Film career
In 2016, Afolayan who has acted in several Nigeria movies, starred opposite Ojopagogo and Dele Odule in the Yoruba film Arinjo.[5]
Personal life
She is married to Rasaq Olasunkanmi Olayiwola, a Nigerian actor popularly known by his stage name, "Ojopagogo".[6]
References
- ^ "Why my husband stays at home to nurse the kids-Moji Afolayan". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "I Love Romantic Films —- Moji Afolayan". Yoruba Movies. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Dad didn't encourage his children to act —Kunle Afolayan". The Punch. Archived from the original on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Saying am so beautiful is flattery-Moji Afolayan". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Yoruba actor, Ojopagogo releases new epic movie, Arinjo". Thenet.ng. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Actor, Ojopagogo's Missing Daughter Found!". The Street Journal. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
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