Mike Afolarin is a fast-rising star in the Nigerian film industry. Born in Ibadan, Afolarin’s journey into acting was not intentional. However, he grabbed the opportunity when it came and has not looked back since.
Therefore, this is a biography of the talented actor who is best known for playing “Ishaya”, in the hit Netflix series, Far From Home.
Mike Afolarin biography
Michael Oladapo Afolarin, popularly known as Mike Afolarin, was born on September 1, 1993. He was raised in Ibadan, Oyo State, before moving to Lagos State at the age of seven.
He attended the Federal Government College, Ijakin, in Lagos before enrolling at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
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Mike Afolarin career
Afolarin began his acting career when he was still a student at UNILAG. In an interview with Punch, he revealed he made his acting debut in a stage play in 2013.
“My first ever acting gig was in 2013 and it was a stage play,” he said. “There was a six-month strike at my university then and I was looking for what to do with my time when I saw the audition and went for it. I got to play the lead and that was my first time acting professionally.”
In 2016, Afolarin made his Nollywood cinema debut in the film, Kasala. He was also involved in several short films and telenovelas. However, his role as “Ishaya” in the Netflix series, Far From Home took, him into the spotlight. He has since featured in other popular films and series such as Soólè, The Wait, Adire, House of Ga’a and Your Excellency.
Apart from acting, Afolarin is a set designer and cinematographer. He designed the set for the movie, Ajuwaya, and did the aerial shot of the Oyo State Investment Documentary in 2018.
Mike Afolarin movies
Below is a list of some of the movies that Afolarin has starred in so far in his career:
- Ajuwaya (2017)
- Kasala (2018)
- Ajoche (2018)
- The Accused (2018)
- An Interview Story (2018)
- Fortunately Ridiculous (2019)
- Brethren (2019)
- Your Excellency (2019)
- Peace (2019)
- Stuck In Deep Mud (2019)
- Blast (2019)
- The 3rd Rule (2019)
- Inspector K (2020)
- AARGH! (2020)
- Penance (2020)
- The Olive (TV series, 2021)
- Battleground (TV series)
- The Wait (2021)
- Battle on Buka Street (2021)
- Soólè (2021)
- Miss Bamidele’s Girls (2022)
- Far From Home (2022)
- Chaos Calling (2023)
- Adire (2023)
- Anchor (2023)
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Àjosepò (2024)
- Water and Garri (2024)
- Bottom line (2024)
- Boy Trouble (2024)
- House of Ga’a (2024)
- Asiri Ade (2024)
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Mike Afolarin’s net worth
Verified information about Afolarin’s net worth is unavailable for now.
Mike Afolarin family
Afolarin was raised in Ibadan by his grandfather before he relocated to Lagos with his parents at the age of seven.
Mike Afolarin age
Afolarin is currently 30 years old. He will turn 31 in 2024.
Mike Afolarin Instagram
Mike Afolarin has an active Instagram account where he posts content about his lifestyle and work. His account has about 370,000 followers as of the time of writing this article.
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