Kunle Afod Biography

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.

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.