Eniola Ajao
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Eniola Ajao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eniola Ajao |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos . Yaba College of Technology |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Her Dynamism and Versatility on Set |
Eniola Ajao (ⓘ) is a Nigerian actress from Epe who has acted in over 75 films. She is known for her dynamism and versatility on set in her role delivery.[1][2]
Ajao and her twin sister are the youngest siblings of her parents' six children. The twins celebrate their birthday on 21 January.[3] Growing up, Ajao attended Saint Michael's Anglican Primary School and Army Secondary School in Epe.[4] According to Ajao, although she wanted to make her parents proud, she dreamed of being an actress since she was young.[5] Ajao would go on to attend Yaba College of Technology and then the University of Lagos where she would earn her degree in accounting.[4] Eniola Ajao gave birth to a son named Ayomide Okikiola Daniel on 17 May 2002.[6]
Despite numerous rumors, she is not in a relationship with frequent collaborator Odunlade Adekola.[4]
Acting career
Ajao's first film role would be in 2004 where she was cast in the film Ìgbà Aìmọ̀.[4] Other films she has acted in include Eniola, Erin Orin, and Daramola.[7][8] She starred in the 2018 film The Vendor.[9] Ajao played the lead role in Yeye Alara released in December 2018.[10][11]
She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Yoruba-language film at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards, but she did not win the award.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Films | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Vendor[13] | Tinuade |
| Yeye Alara[14] | ||
| Wetin Women Want | Lota | |
| 2019 | Olokiki Oru(The midnight Sensation) | Omo leyin Akala |
| 77 Bullets | Susan's gang member | |
| 2020 | Ajebidan | Aduke |
| 2021 | Blackout | Tife |
| Ajibade | ||
| 2022 | wasila reloaded | Detective 1 |
| Omoge carwash | Stella | |
| 2023 | Diety | Olori omobola |
| 2024 | Beast of Two Worlds | Ajakaju |
| Lakatabu | ||
| Lisabi: The Uprising | Orosola | |
| 2025 | Owambe Thieves | Lola[15] |
