Kunle Afod is a renowned Nigerian movie director and actor. He is popularly known for his versatility in movies and also his ability to interpret roles, and he is well respected in the Nigerian movie industry.
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Kunle Afod Biography
| Full Name : | Kunle Iyiola Afod |
| Stage Name : | Kunle Afod |
| Date Of Birth : | October 24th, 1973 |
| Place Of Birth : | Lagos State |
| State Of Origin : | Ibadan, Oyo State |
| Spouse : | Desola Afod |
| Occupation : | Movie director, Actor. |
| Net Worth : | $1.3 million |
| Social Media Handle : | Instagram: @kunleafod Twitter: @kunleafod |
Early Life and Education
On October 24, 1973, Kunle Iyiola Afod was born in Lagos. He is the youngest member of a family of four. He is an Ibadan, Oyo State native. He began his studies in Festac, Lagos, and completed them in Owo, Ondo state. After completing his elementary schooling, he relocated to Jos to attend the Command Day Secondary School, where he obtained his O’level certificate. He grew up listening to Fuji stars like K1 De Ultimate and Alhaji Wasiu Pasuma.
Career
Kunle began his acting career under Jide Ogungbade, a renowned actor who is now deceased and who served as Kunle Afod’s mentor. Kunle was also trained by Ben Tomoloju and Jahman Anikulapo. They are two well-known figures in the field. At the Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group, he joined Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello. Kunle Afod has appeared in a good number of well-known films, including “Nkan Agba,” “Odi Ade,” and “Ofin Kokanla,” among others.
His career as a movie director has also been a successful one. He directed a popular movie titled “Ori Eiye,” which featured Kiitan Bukola.
Personal Life
Desola Afod is the wife of Kunle Afod. Four sons are a gift from his union with Desola. However, Angel Oyinkansola Afod is a daughter that Kunle has outside of his union with Desola. Every December 30th, he commemorates Angel’s birthday. Kunle Afod’s siblings are Lanre Afod, Olayiwola Afod, and Adenike Afod.
Movies
- Nkan Agba
- Odi Ade
- Ofin kokanla
- Pitan
- Orindola
- Ade Ferrari
- Wura ati Fadaka
- lmado
- Pami Nku
- Wura Ati Fadaka
- Awolu Ati Awawu
- Orindola
- Ijewuru
- Omoboriowo
- Pitan
- lka Kefa
- Iya Igbo
- Jenrayo
- Awolu Ati Awawu among others.
Awards and Nomination
- His movie received a nomination for an EKAA City Award as the best soap opera in Africa.
- He received an award at Eagle Studio, Istanbul, Turkey.
Net Worth
He is a leading actor and director in the Yoruba film business. He is also a brand ambassador for Boundless Services, a real estate company based in Lagos, and other organisations. He has a net worth of $1.3 million.
Social Media Handle
Instagram: @kunleafod
Twitter: @kunleafod
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