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Jayle Kuti (born 10 July 1969) is one of Nigeria’s finest and most renowned actresses, producers and entrepreneurs. In addition to acting, she is also the CEO of Jaylex Aesthetic Production, a company that produces films, television series and videos.
The internet may recall that there were rumours that Jaiye Kuti was dating popular artiste Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. Later, the actress admitted that they were already married.
In this article, we will know a lot about this famous actress including her age, movies, family, and career.
Nigerian actress
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 Jaiye Kuti: History • Biography • Photos |
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| Real Name: | Jai Kutty |
| date of birth: | July 10, 1969 (55 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Ogun State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Rufus Adisa Oluwale |
| brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Husband • Spouse: | Ranrekuti |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Wasiu Alabi Pasuma (Rum) |
| children: | Anastasia Kuti |
| Profession: | Actress • Film producer |
| net worth: | $500,000 |
Early life and education
Jaiye Kuti was born in Ilaro, Ogun State on July 10. Her birth year is 1969 and she is 55 years old. Her father’s name is Rufus Adisa Oluwale.
She hails from Yewa Ayetoro, Egbado, Ogun State. She initially attended Sunshine Primary School but had to shift to Temidire Primary School when her father was transferred to NITEL.
Jaye Kuti continued her secondary education by attending Ikorodu Senior High School after obtaining her first certificate of completion. She was also admitted to the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, to study secretarial management.
Jaye-Kuti did not stop there, she went on to further her studies at the elite University of Lagos where she obtained a BA in English.
Profession
Before becoming an actress, Jay Kuti worked in finance. Her mother tried to stop her from pursuing an acting career because she was worried that it would have a negative impact on her.
First, her original plan was to be a film producer, but she decided to make movies first to build her network.
She made her screen debut in the television series Laff Patterns in 2002. The series made her famous.
Other shows that Jaiye Kuti has appeared in include Everyday People, One Love, Face To Face, and Spiders. She has appeared in movies such as Ashewo Airport, Si Gbogbo Okunrin, Ogun mi, and more.
Despite being a renowned actress and producer, Jaye Kutty said there are some things she would never perform on the sets. For example, she revealed that she cannot perform a wet kiss on screen.
Awards & Recognition
In 2016, Jaye Kuti was appointed as the Ambassador of Lagos State Polytechnic. Her contribution to the Nigerian film industry earned her this honor.
personal life
Jaiye Kuti’s husband Wasiu Alabi Odetola, popularly known as Pasuma, is a renowned Fuji musician.
The actress admitted in an interview that she met her husband at a vigil. According to her, she was a devout Christian at the time and rarely wore jewelry, pants or makeup. Her husband was the one who made some changes.
They have two children, a boy and a girl, who are the source of joy in their lives. Their children enjoy entertainment as they both love music and are skilled pianists.
The actress lets her mother live with her so she can juggle work and family life, an approach that is especially helpful when she has to stay on a film set for a month.
Her husband, Wasiu Alabi Odetola, is also very understanding and is able to help take care of the house when she is away.
According to the Google Knowledge Panel, her partner is Lanre Kuti, hence her last name is Kuti. She is not related to Fela Kuti.
Jaiye Kuti is married and has two children, a son and a daughter. Her daughter’s name is Anatasia Kuti.
Film Production
On the same day in 2017, Jaiye Kuti released two films, Olori Amolege (Queen of Amolege) and Oro mi (My Fortune).
The film Oro Mi was inspired by a story told by a woman, who said that story made up 40 percent of the film, with the rest being fiction.
Oro Mi is a story about a mother of three who was murdered. However, God saved her from being killed.
Although these movies were not released in theaters, the tickets were sold out quickly. The actress also mentioned that her next movie will also be released in theaters.
According to her, the film is an epic about Nigerian tradition and culture. The film blends Yoruba and Igbo cultures and shows how they coexist.
When asked about her acting pay, Jaiye Kuti said soap operas pay more than movies. For example, she earns N1 million per month for a soap opera and N600,000 to N700,000 for a movie.
net worth
From her acting and producing career, Jaiye Kuti’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000.
social media
- Instagram: @jayeola_monje
- Twitter: @jaiyekuti1
