Biography
Benjamin Olaye Jnr (born 1990s) is a Nigerian actor, model and dancer who is rapidly rising in Nollywood.
He rose to fame after starring in several Nollywood movies and winning the Lancelot Imasuen Invasion 1897 Online Challenge.
Nigerian actor
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| Birth name: | Benjamin Olaye Jnr |
| Born: | The 1990s |
| Place of birth: | Edo State |
| State of origin: | Delta State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Job: | Actor • Model |
| Net worth: | $40,000-$100,000 |
Early life
Benjamin Olaye Jnr was born into the prestigious family of Benjamin Olaye Snr, producer and presenter of ‘Beat Wave’ in the former Bendel state (Edo and Delta states).
Benjamin Olaye Jnr is currently in his 20s.
His father was widely known as BENJOF. Some called him the Magic Foot Sense.
Career
From an early age, Benjamin Jnr developed a love of entertainment similar to his father.
He started writing stories during his high school days and was inspired by actors like Ramsey Nouah, Pete Edochie and Sam Loco Efe.
He played a supporting role in the film Esohe, which was released in 2017.
In 2020, he won the Lancelot Imaseun 1897 Invasion monologue competition. The competition was held to celebrate Lancelot’s 25th anniversary in the film industry.
Out of 700 entries, Benjamin emerged as the winner of the contest.
He was cast in Lancelot Imaseun’s latest project, ‘For the love of Isiuwa’ which was shot in Benin, Edo state.
He also starred in the 2020 film Son of Mercy, acting alongside top actors like Gregory Ojefua, Alex Ekubo, Kelvin Ikeduba.
He currently plays Archie in the Africa Magic series Enakhe.
He also acted in the television series Iroko, The Blood of Enogie.
He starred in the short film Yasmeen, which was released on 2 December 2020. The film was produced by Fatima Binta Gimsay.
He is currently teaching acting at the Benin Film Academy (BFA).
His official Instagram handle is @officialbenjaminolaye
Personal life
Benjamin is from Benin City, Edo State. He has never been married and has no children. But it has been confirmed that he is in a serious relationship.
His father passed away on August 4, 2018.
Net worth
Fast rising Nollywood star Benjamin Olaye Jnr has an estimated net worth of between $40,000 and $100,000.
List of movies played
- First Family (2020)
- Oniawu (2020)
- The Abomination (2020)
- Fade Out (2019)
- Kidnapped (2019)
- IBANLA (2019)
- Complicated Lies (2018)
