Kemi Afolabi is a well-known Nigerian actress, screenwriter, producer, and director. Kass and Dee Entertainment is her production company, and she is the CEO.
Kemi Afolabi Biography
Kemi Afolabi is a Nollywood actress, producer, screenwriter, and director who has a lovely mother whom she refers to as Iya Anota.
She was born on April 28, 1978, in Lagos, however she is originally from Ogun State. She is a professional actress that is talented and skillful.
Kemi Afolabi Age
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Kemi Afolabi was born on April 28, 1978, in Lagos, Nigeria, to a family of three. She is originally from Ogun State. The 43-year-old actress graduated from the University of Lagos in Akoka, Lagos State, with a law degree.
Kemi Afolabi Career
During her final year at the University of Lagos, Kemi Afolabi was invited to participate in a play production by students from the Department of Creative Arts. After receiving the call, she decided to pursue acting full-time after college.
She made her acting debut in the film ‘Alagba,’ and went on to star in films such as ‘Obinrin Ale,’ ‘Oreke Mulero,’ (2006), and ‘Omo Pupa,’ among others (2008).
Kemi took a five-year hiatus from the film industry in 2008, only to return in 2013 with a bang, producing films she wrote during her time away.
Kemi Afolabi Marriage
Her self-produced hit, ‘Mo’dorisha,’ explores a variety of difficulties that women confront in society, including domestic violence, rape, and other issues.
Kemi Afolabi is a happily married actress. She is married to Mr Wale Adesipe and her marriage is blessed with a girl child.
Kemi and Wale reportedly met at a friend’s engagement ceremony in Ibadan over a decade ago and started their love affair from there.
Things moved at a very fast pace between the lovers and they reportedly had a low-key engagement ceremony at Kemi’s father’s house in Okota, Lagos in 2008. The actress later revealed that her break from the movie industry was because of her marriage.
The actress and lawyer had always kept her husband and marital life away from the public but she later revealed her husband’s identity in 2018 when she shared a family picture that was taken during her birthday party.
Kemi Afolabi Husband
Despite being happily married, Kemi Afolabi has suffered a fair share of speculations and controversies in the media, ranging from rumours of infidelity and crashed marriage.
Wale Adesipe is the lawfully wedded husband of Yoruba actress Kemi Afolabi. He is a UK-based engineer and building contractor.
Kemi Afolabi Children
Wale is a United Kingdom graduate of the University of Bedfordshire (previously known as the University of Luton). He is said to be a quiet person, which could explain why his wife kept him away from the media for the first ten years of their marriage. Kemi Afolabi has described her spouse as being very supportive of her career, even attributing her success to his knowledge of the demands of her job and his strong leadership abilities.
Kemi Afolabi, a Nollywood actress, has a daughter named Darasimi Adesipe. The girl was born in the United Kingdom, and her mother is always flaunting and dotting on her on social media.
According to the girl’s age, she was born in 2010 and is currently 11 years old. According to insiders, Kemi Afolabi and her daughter have a close bond and don’t fool around with each other.
Kemi Afolabi’s first rumoured affair was probably with another Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi. The Yoruba movie stars were once speculated to be married or related by birth due to the similarity in their surname.
Kemi Afolabi Rumored relationship with Murphy Afolabi
Kemi Afolabi Rumoured affair with Odunlade Adekola
However, it later turned out that both movie stars are not in any way related and neither are they married. The similarity in their names was just a coincidence and the only bond they share is being professional colleagues.
Kemi Afolabi was also speculated to be having an affair with Nollywood versatile actor and producer, Odunlade Adekola.
According to reports, Nollywood actress Seyi Ariyo, popularly known as ‘She Baby’, had claimed that it is a well-known fact in the movie industry that Kemi and Odunlade are having an affair. Kemi and Seyi Ariyo were at loggerheads with each other as of the time she made this statement.
However, Odunlade Adekola debunked the rumour and even slammed Seyi Ariyo for dragging his name in the mud. He also revealed that he initially planned to sue her for defamation of character but he decided to bury the hatchet on second thought.
Kemi Afolabi also denied the news saying Odunlade is a good friend of hers and her family and that he was the one that helped her gain back her stand after her long break from the industry. She revealed that the only connection between herself and the actor is that of friendship and profession.
Kemi Afolabi Rumoured affair with Dauda Sulaimon
Kemi Afolabi was also said to have had a love relationship with a younger employee named Dauda Sulaimon, also known as ‘Gida.’ It was even suggested that the rising star might have bought her a car.
The actress was also rumoured to have argued with certain people over Gida. According to reports, Amarachi Igwe and Gloria Johnson, two other upcoming actors, accused her of kidnapping Gida from one of them.
Her feud with her Nollywood best friend and twinny, Laide Bakare, was reportedly caused by Dauda Sulaimon, according to one news website. According to the blog, the actor is sexually satisfying both actresses.
Kemi Afolabi Rumoured affair with BigVal Jokotoye
BigVal Jokotoye is another Nollywood filmmaker and actor speculated to be having an affair with Kemi Afolabi, probably due to the fact that they are often seen together at movie location sites.
BigVal personally denied the news that he was dating Kemi Afolabi, saying that he is supposed to work with every actress that comes his way and he has a good relationship with most actresses as a filmmaker.
He further explained that his good professional relationship with some of these actresses is the reason behind the rumours that he is romantically involved with them.
Kemi Afolabi Alleged marriage crash
Kemi Afolabi’s marriage was speculated to have hit the rocks in 2019 and 2020 after her alleged fight with two Nollywood young actresses, identified as Amarachi Igwe and Gloria Johnson, over a man.
The rumours of her crashed marriage returned in 2021 after it was discovered that her husband was absent from her housewarming ceremony.
The actress has repeatedly denied the rumours that her marriage has crashed, emphasizing that she is enjoying her healthy marriage with her husband.
Kemi Afolabi Health Challenge
She revealed how she prepared for death after being diagnosed with incurable disease which she has revealed to be Lupus.
She wrote, “I wrote my will and booked a space with ebony vault this year 2021 but God showed me how faithful he is despite my unfaithfulness.
“Who am I that God is so mindful of my existence? Me ordinary sand? That was toss around from my private hospital to LASUTH, to Army barracks hospital WAEC and finally LUTH where I spent over three months!
“I did COVID-19 test every 48hrs at LASUTH emergency because I was short of breath, was on oxygen for about a month, still no diagnosis after several test conducted.
“Only a mad man says there is no God. I sold my properties after spending all my savings because I knew the thoughts of bringing my condition to the public eye or beg for funds at the time will kill me faster!
“Finally, I was diagnosed of a condition that has no cure but can be managed by medications and takes me in and out of the hospital at will (SLE).
“Fluid blocked my lungs, affected my heart from functioning well which was the reason for my breathlessness and that is caused by the condition diagnosed! Surgery was the only option to drain out the fluid fast.
“My life has changed forever but I am thankful, I am still breathing.
“Being in an industry that places high value on appearance, it’s been a struggle taking medications that’s helps ease the pains but affect my weight and people will constantly remind you of how FAT you’ve become without hesitations.
“The year 2021 has been tough! but with God showing up for me and some special people by my side, I made it through.”
Kemi Afolabi Net Worth
Her net worth is not available at the moment.
Kemi Afolabi Instagram
Kemi Afolabi Instagram Account is : @kemiafolabiadesipe