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Kunle Afolayan

1975 - Today

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Kunle Afolayan () (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerian actor, producer, and film director. He is credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies through larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in cinemas, and improving cliché Nollywood storylines. His directing credits include the Aníkúlápó franchise, The Figurine, Phone Swap, October 1, and Citation. Afolayan is the CEO of Golden Effects Pictures, a Nigerian film and production company incorporated in 2005. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Kunle Afolayan is the 14,987th most popular actor, the 387th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 35th most popular Nigerian Actor.

Kunle Afolayan is a Nigerian actor, director, and producer best known for his work in the Nigerian film industry, particularly for his critically acclaimed films such as "The Figurine" and "October 1." He is recognized for his contributions to the growth of Nollywood and for blending traditional storytelling with modern filmmaking techniques.

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Among actors, Kunle Afolayan ranks 14,987 out of 13,578. Before him are Deepak Dobriyal, Caspar Lee, Sofia Wylie, Ayesha Kapur, Yasmin Paige, and Kaniha. After him are Claudia Sulewski, Maria Zhang, Frank Caliendo, Katherine Bailess, Michael J. Willett, and Molly Bernard.

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Among people born in 1975, Kunle Afolayan ranks 1,353. Before him are Loretta Harrop, Mark Blount, André Thieme, Andy Marshall, Chris Anstey, and Deepak Dobriyal. After him are Jill Officer, Michael Buckley, Sandhya Mridul, Michael Cloud, Marcus Trescothick, and Jody Craddock.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, Kunle Afolayan ranks 387 out of 309. Before him are Simi (1988), Toyin Abraham (1980), CKay (1995), Precious Achiuwa (1999), Helen Oyeyemi (1984), and Evelyn Nwabuoku (1985). After him are Yvonne Losos de Muñiz (1967), Aisha Yesufu (1973), Chinemelu Elonu (1987), Saul Weigopwa (1984), Tani Oluwaseyi (2000), and Mercy Aigbe (1978).

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Among ACTORS In Nigeria

Among actors born in Nigeria, Kunle Afolayan ranks 35. Before him are Bimbo Akintola (1970), Iyabo Ojo (1977), Desmond Elliot (1974), Tonto Dikeh (1985), Kate Henshaw (1971), and Toyin Abraham (1980). After him are Mercy Aigbe (1978), Regina Daniels (2000), Queen Nwokoye (1982), Adesua Etomi (1988), Damilola Adegbite (1985), and Stella Damasus (1978).

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