Ayoola Ayolola is a Nigerian musician and actor. He is a very handsome man who has left many Nigerian women drooling, however, Ayolola is not just a pretty boy he is a very talented and creative individual. Both his musical career and acting career are thriving.
He has created a large social media presence for himself. His official Instagram handle is @ayo_olla with as many as 246 thousand followers.
EARLY LIFE
Growing Up.
The singer was born on January 12, 1987, in Kano state, Northern part of Nigeria. He is the first child and has four younger siblings. He had his earliest childhood in Kano before he relocated to Lagos State. Not much is known about his parents and siblings, just the fact that his parents were very supportive in everything he does.
Education.
Ayolola attended a primary school in Kano State where he was born. For his secondary education, he went to Crescent International School, Kano, and Binta International School, Ejigbo, Lagos State. Ayolola proceeded to Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state where he earned his degree in Biochemistry.
How Ayolola’s Career Started.
Ayolola’s music career started when he was about five or six years old. At the age of nine, he started joining acapella and choir groups and was singing in churches. He recorded his first album at the age of 16 but it was never released because he went to university and had to focus. At a point in his university days, he released songs, and it was played on the radio and that was successful for a while. Then, he started going to competitions and ended up in Project Fame.
His acting career started in 2009 as a result of being bored and not knowing what to do next, so one day he saw an advert on television calling for an audition and went for it. While waiting for his turn, the organizers came out and announced that they had found what they wanted and that the rest could go. However, while he was about to leave, one of the organizers asked him to read for a role. He finally did the audition though they had told everyone that the audition was over.
IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS
Career Breakthroughs
Ayolola’s musical breakthrough happened on September 29, 2012, when he won the fifth West Africa Project Fame competition and was given a car, 2.5 million naira cash price, and a year recording deal. Before his Project Fame competition, he had previously participated in another singing competition, the Nigerian Idol but he was evicted in the first round after making the top 12.
The singer put his music career on hold to pursue acting full-time in 2015. It was worth it because he got featured as Mide in the YouTube series Skinny Girl in Transit afterward by Ndani TV the web series was a high success. He has graced our TV screens since then playing different roles.
Filmography And Discography
Ayolola has featured in several movies and TV shows, some of which are listed below;
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Fifty (2015)
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Hex (2015)
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Lekki Wives (2015)
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Little Drops Of Happy (2017)
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Isoken (2017)
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Ever After (2017)
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Shagayas and Clarks (2017)
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Jimeji (2017)
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The Men’s Club
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Skinny Girl In Transit
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If I Am President (2018)
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The Cresent (2019)
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Bling Lagosians (2019)
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The Set-Up (2019)
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Ojai (2020)
As he is an excellent actor the same way he is a great singer and some of his music is listed below;
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Ayawa
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Duplicate ft Ill Bliss
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Ayawa (Prod. Dj Coublon)
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Freedom (#bringbackourgirls)
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Ochanya Ft Phyno
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Yago (Prod. By Dj Coublon)
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Give Me Love
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Halleluyah (Prod. By Dj Coublon)
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Sugar ft. Seyi Shay
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Love U
Notable Achievements
The 34-year-old actor is making his mark in the Nigerian movie industry. He has featured in numerous movies, graced the covers of major Nigerian magazines, and also signed contract deals with top brands in the country like Throne Homes a real estate company.
INTERESTING FACTS
Net Worth
Ayolola’s exact net worth is unknown but he is doing pretty well for himself and living a lifestyle many people will envy.
Other Interesting Facts
The actor has a son and he said he has a cordial relationship with his child’s mother. He is not yet married but he is in a serious relationship and he is not shy to flaunt his woman on his social media page.