Mike Afolarin Biography: Wife, Height, Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Instagram, Family, Father, Movies, TV Shows, Brother

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Michael Oladapo Afolarin (born September 1, 1993) is a creative Nigerian professional actor and model, also known by his stage name Mike Afolarin.

The Lagos-born actor in the Nigerian film industry has starred in many successful film projects in the country.

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Mike Afolarin became a household name after playing the lead character Isaya Bello in the Netflix original series Far From Home. He is also an aerial photographer and filmmaker.

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Mike Afolarin
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Wiki facts and figures
full name:	Michael Oladapo Afolarin
stage name:	Mike Afolarin
date of birth:	September 1, 1993 (30 years old)
place of birth:	Lagos, Nigeria
country of origin:	Oyo State
Country of Citizenship:	Nigeria
high:	1.75 m
parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Afolarin
brothers and sisters:	not applicable
spouse:	unmarried
Girlfriend • Partner:	not applicable
children:	not applicable
Profession:	Actor • Television personality
net worth:	$100,000 to $300,000

early life

Mike Afolarin was born on September 1, 1993 to Mr. and Mrs. Afolarin. He was born at a public health center in Lagos Mainland. His parents registered Mike’s birth name as Michael Oladapo Afolarin.

Although Mike Afolarin was born in Lagos, he spent the first seven years of his life at his grandparents’ home in Ibadan, Oyo State. After the age of seven, he moved back from the ancient city of Ibadan to Lagos State to live with his parents.

Mike Afolarin comes from a middle-class family and grew up in the mainland area of ​​Lagos. His parents and grandparents raised him in a Christian environment. When he was growing up, his grandparents preferred to call him by his birth name, Oladapo, which means “a combination of wealth, success and prestige”.

Mike Afolarin is a Yoruba from the southwestern state of Oyo. He speaks English, Yoruba and Pidgin fluently.

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Mike Afolarin started his primary education in a private school in Ibadan, Oyo State. But he completed his primary education in Lagos.

He is an alumnus of Federal Government College (FGC), Ijanijin. He graduated with distinction in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Mike Afolarin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Lagos (Unilag) in 2016.

Profession

Mike Afolarin’s acting career began when he performed in a school production of a play. The play, titled “The Magic Hour”, was staged in 2013 and gave him his first acting experience. After performing in the play, he developed a keen interest in the Nigerian showbiz industry and began performing in more plays.

Mike Afolarin furthered his love for storytelling by taking up filmmaking. He decided to become a filmmaker and directed two short films – Interview Stories and Peace. He has worked as an assistant producer, aerial photographer and set designer on a number of projects. Notable mentions include Ajuwaya and Couple Of Days. He was the Assistant Director (AD) on the short film The Third Rule.

In 2018, he worked as an aerial photographer with Director Tanna Lord on the Oyo State Government (OYSG) Integrated Investment Documentary Project.

Mike Afolarin made his breakthrough in the Nigerian film industry after he played one of the lead roles in the 2018 comedy film, Kasara. It was his film debut and he played the role of Chikodi. He starred alongside Chimezie Imo, Emeka Nwagbaraocha and Tomiwa Tegbe.

In 2019, Mike Afolarin got more acting opportunities and starred in several short films shot in Nigeria. Notable ones include Soon After the Blast, Lucky Ridiculous, and Stuck in Deep Mud. He also played a supporting role in the movie Your Excellency produced by EbonyLife. He starred alongside veteran Nigerian film industry actors such as Funke Akindele, Akin Lewis, and Shaffy Bello. He also starred in the Africa Magic TV series Brotherhood with Daniel Etim Effiong and Demola Adedoyin. He played the role of Kinto in the show.

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In 2020, he played the co-lead role in the Red TV web series “Inspector K”. He played the lead role of Benjamin in the film “Confession” directed by Biodun Stephen. In 2021, Mike Afolarin starred in two successful feature films “Waiting” and “Soóle”. He played the co-lead role in the film.

In 2022, he starred in the Netflix Nigerian original series Far From Home. Mike Afolarin played the lead role of Ishaya Bello in the series, which brought him to the international spotlight.

Filmography

• Far from home
• Miss Bamidale’s Girls
• Soler
• This waiting
• Olives
• Inspector K
• Ahhh!
• repent
• brothers
• grown ups
• Fortunately, it’s funny
• Peace
• Stuck in the quagmire
• blasting
• Rule 3
• The Defendant
• Kasara
• Arouch
• We are boys
• Interview Story
• Cranberry

social media

Mike Afolarin is one of the brightest young actors in the Nigerian movie industry, which has made him increasingly famous on social media.

He has over 281,000 followers on Instagram and over 41,400 followers on Twitter.

• Instagram account: @mikeafolarin
• Twitter: @mikeafolarin

personal life

Mike Afolarin, 30, lives in an upscale community in Victoria Island, Lagos State. His success in the Far From Home series brought him more fame and income as an actor.

Mike Afolarin’s relationship status is unknown and he has not been in a relationship with any young women. The Nigerian movie star is close friends with actors Genoveva Umeh, Chimezie Imo, Emeka Nwagbaraocha and Tomiwa Tegbe.

He was nominated for the BON Awards Best Newcomer of the Year (Male) in 2018 and 2020. When not acting, Mike Afolarin is a professional model. He has been hired as a commercial model by many brands in Nigeria.

net worth

Mike Afolarin has earned a good income through working as an actor and commercial model. His net worth is estimated to be $100,000-$300,000 (USD).

Source: https://anhngunewlight.edu.vn
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