Biography
Actress ‘Kemi Afolabi’: Biography, Education, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Achievements and More
By Balogun Kamilu Lekan
Biography
Oluwakemisola Anotallahi Ajike Afolabi, famously known as Kemi Afolabi, is a Yoruba Nollywood actress, director, producer and legal practitioner.
She was born on April 8, 1980. Kemi Afolabi is 42 years old as of 2022.
Education
Kemi Afolabi attended Tunwase Nursery & Primary School for her elementary education before heading to Our Lady of Apostles School and A-Z International School for her secondary education.
She then proceeded to the University of Lagos, where she graduated with an LLB Honours degree in Law.
Career
She accepted an invitation from students in the Department of Creative Arts to join them in a theatre production near the end of her first degree at the University of Lagos.
Her participation in the project triggered her interest in acting.
She made her film debut in the Yoruba film “Alagba,” but to many’s surprises, she took a nearly five-year hiatus from the profession between 2008 and 2013. The remarkable thing was that her absence did not affect her career in the sector. Following her return, Kemi began creating scripts and auditioning for film parts.
Kemi’s Sickness
In March 2022, Kemi disclosed that she had been diagnosed with Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and her doctor said she had five years to live.
Lupus, or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease caused when the immune system attacks its tissues. She is no longer allowed to expose herself to strong lighting
Murphy Afolabi And Kemi Afolabi Relationship?
Murphy Afolabi And Kemi Afolabi are not married. The similarity in their surname is a mere coincidence.
Marriage
Kemi is married to Wale Adesipe, an engineer and building contractor and they have a daughter named Darasimi.
Net worth
NewsWireNgr cannot independently verify Kemi’s net worth.
Achievements
Kemi is a recipient of the Best Yoruba Actress of the Year at the City People Award
She was named the most prominent actress at the 2016 Odua Image Award.
In addition, she also bagged the Yoruba Movie Producer of the Year award at the City People Awards.
Filmography
Oreke Mulero
Omo Pupa
Ayomi
Obinrin Ale
Gol Statue
Jenifa
Omotolani
The Wedding Planner
Ete
Iran Mi
Mosadoluwa
Gold Statue
Misguided
Kesari
Taxi Driver
Logun Ofe
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