Mike Afolarin

Mike Afolarin Basic Information

Stage Name:	Mike Afolarin
Real Name:	Michael Oladapo Afolarin
Occupation:	Actor, Photograph, Film Director
Date Of Birth/Age:	September 1st 1993 (30) Years Old
Place of Birth:	Oyo State
Gender:	Male
Nationality:	Nigerian
Marital Status:	Single
Education:	Federal Government College Ijakin, Lagos University of Lagos
Height:	1.75 m
Net Worth:	$150K

Mike Afolarin Biography

Mike Afolarin, a talented Nigerian professional actor and model, was born Michael Oladapo Afolarin on September 1, 1993. The Nollywood actor from Lagos has starred in numerous popular domestic film productions. After portraying the title character of Ishaya Bello in the Netflix Original Drama Series Far From Home, Mike Afolarin became famous. He is also a filmmaker and aerial photographer.

Family

Parents

Mike Afolarin was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Afolarin. He was born in a government-run hospital on the mainland of Lagos. Mike Afolarin was raised in Lagos City’s Mainland neighborhood and came from a middle-class family. His parents and grandparents brought him up as a Christian. Other details about his parents remain unknown.

Siblings

Mike has siblings who are not known to the public.

Child

The actor is not yet a father.

Lifestyle

Girlfriend/Wife

We gather that Mike is currently single, but if he has a babe, he has chosen not to disclose it.

Net Worth

The estimated value of Mike Afolarin’s net worth is $150,000. Acting, filmmaking, and brand promotion are his sources of income.

Cars

The car or collection of rides in Mike’s possession has not been made available.

House

Mike lives in Lagos, but there haven’t been any reports of him being a homeowner, though he might be.

Movies & TV Shows

When Mike Afolarin was chosen to play a role in a university play, his acting career started. He made his acting debut in the Magic Time play, which was staged in 2013. Mike Afolarin pursued his passion for storytelling by working in the film industry. He decided to become a filmmaker and is the creator of the short films Peace and An Interview Story.

He contributed to some projects as a set designer, aerial photographer, and associate producer. Ajuwaya and Couple Of Days are notable citations. In addition, he serves as the short film The 3rd Rule’s Assistant Director (AD). Furthermore, he collaborated with director Lord Tanner on the Comprehensive Investment Documentary project for the Oyo State Government in 2018 as an aerial photographer (OYSG). After being chosen to play one of the leading roles in the 2018 comedy Kasala, Mike Afolarin made a breakthrough in the Nollywood business.

Mike Afolarin was featured in numerous short films filmed in Nigeria in 2019 and was given more acting possibilities. Blast Not Long After, Luckily Absurd, and Stuck In Deep Mud deserve special notes. He also got a supporting part in the movie Your Excellency, which EbonyLife made. Also, he collaborated on the Africa Magic TV Series Brethren with Demola Adedoyin and Daniel Etim Effiong. Kinto was the character he played in the show.

He was offered a supporting part in the Red TV online series Inspector K in 2020. In the Biodun Stephen-directed movie Penance, he portrayed Benjamin, the main character. In 2021, Mike Afolarin starred in The Wait and Soóle, both of which were box-office hits. He has supporting roles in the film.

He was cast in the Netflix Naija Original Drama Series Far From Home in 2022. Ishaya Bello, the series’ protagonist, was portrayed by Mike Afolarin, who was thrust into the spotlight globally.