Eniola Ajao (Listenⓘ) is a Nigerian actress from Epe who has acted in over 75 films. She is known for her dynamism and versatility on set in her role delivery.[1][2]
Personal life
Ajao and her twin sister are the youngest siblings of her parents' six children. The twins celebrate their birthday on 21 January.[3] Growing up, Ajao attended Saint Michael's Anglican Primary School and Army Secondary School in Epe.[4] According to Ajao, although she wanted to make her parents proud, she dreamed of being an actress since she was young.[5] Ajao would go on to attend Yaba College of Technology and then the University of Lagos where she would earn her degree in accounting.[4] Eniola Ajao gave birth to a son named Ayomide Okikiola Daniel on 17 May 2002.[6]
Despite numerous rumors, she is not in a relationship with frequent collaborator Odunlade Adekola.[4]
Acting career
Ajao's first film role would be in 2004 where she was cast in the film Ìgbà Aìmọ̀.[4] Other films she has acted in include Eniola, Erin Orin, and Daramola.[7][8] She starred in the 2018 film The Vendor.[9] Ajao played the lead role in Yeye Alara released in December 2018.[10][11]
She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Yoruba-language film at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards, but she did not win the award.[12]
