Eniola Ajao is a certified accountant, brand influencer, filmmaker, and award-winning actress who is making waves in the Nigerian entertainment industry. More than being multitalented, she is a paradigm of beauty and features majorly in Yoruba movies. Ever since she debuted in the 2004 film, Igba Aimo, Eniola features in movies like; Daramola, Erin Orin, and The Vendor and is a host
Although she has worked with prominent stars, she looks forward to working with the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Omoni Oboli, and others. She is praised for her ability to bring life into her roles thanks to Odunlade Adekola who has honed her acting skills professionally.
Notably, the successful actress is a very private person and manages to keep her personal life hidden. However, We have been able to rout out some very exciting details about the Yoruba actress
A Brief Biography Of Eniola Ajao
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Eniola Ajao whose birth name is Eniola Taiwo Florence Ajao was born on January 21, 1984. She is currently 41 years old and the youngest of 6 children. She was born and raised in Epe, an Ijebu Yoruba town in Lagos State.
The actress obtained her elementary and high school education from St Michael’s Anglican School. Following that, she proceeded to the Yaba college of technology Lagos State for an OND course and then to the prestigious University of Lagos where she obtained a degree in accounting.
Interesting Facts to Know about Eniola Ajao
1. She had a Strict Upbringing
The talented actress who is the youngest out of six children revealed that her parents were very strict on her while growing up. Eniola’s father is a retired teacher while her mother is a businesswoman.
As stated, her strict upbringing shaped her into a woman of decency and founded her core values. The beautiful actress believes that her parents are very proud of her for not dropping her morals over fame.
2. Eniola’s Parents Wanted Her to be an Accountant
Parents would always want the best for their ward and that was the case for Eniola. Even though acting was a career she was passionate about and already had a movie producer ready to show her the path, her parents were against that decision.
For them, education was paramount and better than talents. With this, she attended Yaba College of Education where she obtained an OND certificate in accounting, and proceeded to the University of Lagos for a degree in accounting.
In spite of that, she did not let her course of study deter her from pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress. After Eniola’s university education, she made her dreams of acting reality and has remained one of the most sought-after actresses.
3. The Award-Winning Actress made her Debut in 2004
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Eniola’s passion for acting and entertainment brought her in front of the camera after her university education. However, it was during her secondary school days that she developed an interest in the industry.
The Lagos-born and bred actress revealed that she was active in the literary and debating society as well as the cultural troupe. Eniola made her career debut with her first acting role in the movie “Igba aimo“, an Adesanya Adekola production in 2004.
Today, the multitalented actress is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian entertainment Industry. She is one of the sought-after actresses thanks to Odunlade Adekolan who polished her skills.
Moreso, she has been featured in several TV shows, stage performances, and movies. Some of her exciting movies include:
- Alani Pamolekun
- Eni Ola
- Kara
- Eri Oni
- Matron
- Eniola
- Daramola
- Erin Orin
- The Vendor and a host of others
Eniola won the Best Supporting Actress of the year 2018 city people awards. She was also nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Yoruba-language film at 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards, unfortunately, she didn’t win.
4. Eniola Ajao has a Twin Sister
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Eniola and her Twin Kehinde are the youngest out of six children. Her twin isn’t as well known as Eniola who is an entertainer. Yet, Kehinde her sister is also a successful entrepreneur.
Eniola shares several lovely pictures of sister goals with her fans and truth be told, her twin is just beautiful as the multitalented actress.
5. Is She in a Relationship?
Eniola’s love life is a topic always streaming back and forth among her followers. Many fans are keen on knowing whether the actress is married or in any relationship at the moment.
However, we sieved from certain interviews that she has a man in her life whose identity isn’t known. Also, the other men in the past she has dated have remained unknown.
The actress upholds a very private life outside her career. However, she is rumored to be in a relationship with Odunlade Adekola, a filmmaker, producer, and director following their extreme closeness.
The rumor became intense when a wedding photo of the pair surfaced online. Yet, the actress refuted the rumors claiming that her relationship with him is strictly professional. Moreso, the picture was to promote a movie they starred in together.
She added that although she admires him for his versatility, she respects him as her boss and role model. Besides, Odunlade Adekola is happily married to Ruth Adekola.
6. Does She Have a Daughter?
Although Eniola is yet to tie the knot with her alleged lover, rumors speculated that she welcomed their first daughter whose name remains unknown.
Also, the actress has been spotted flaunting a baby girl whom many have concluded is her daughter. However, Eniola has not cleared the air on this.
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7. How Rich Is Eniola Ajao?
Eniola is doing well in her career as an actress, filmmaker, and brand influencer. She makes her net worth from her career and other side activities.
She did not reveal what her exact net worth is yet many sources claim she has a net worth of $2 million.
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