Oluwabusayomi Olaiya, also known as Ayo Olaiya, is a talented Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. His father, Dr. Victor Olaiya, is a legendary highlife musician and trumpeter, and he was born into a theatrical family.
Early Life and Education
Ayo was born on February 26, in Orile Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Olaiya. His birth year is unknown. He is the third child in a five-child family. He graduated from Oke Odo Senior High School in Ile Epo, Lagos State, Nigeria, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurial and Business Management.
Career
Ayo Olaiya is no stranger to the movie industry; he was born into a family of theatre professionals, with his parents co-founding the Oluwalomona Eda Theatre Group. He began working in the Nigerian film industry in 2004.
He produced “Wura Mi” and appeared in a number of films, including The Target, Above Rubies, Eyan Kan, Olowogbogboro, Exchange, and others.
Personal Life
Ayo Olaiya is known to be a celebrity who does not put much about his life on the media for public consumption. It may interest you to know that Ayo Oaiya’s father is the legendary Victor Abimbola Olaiya OON, also known as Dr. Victor Olaiya. He was a Nigerian trumpeter who specialized in highlife music. Dr. Olaiya was born on December 31, 1930, and passed away on February 12, 2020. Mrs. Olaiya is Ayo Olaiya’s mother, who is still alive.
Movies
- Esan
- Trap
- Flat 15
- Kilere Mi
- Olowogbogboro
- The Target
- Wura Mi
- The Exchange
- Eyan Kan
Awards and Nominations
| AWARD | CARTEGORY | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| City People Movie Award | Best New Actor of the Year (Yoruba) | 2015 |
| City People Movie Award | Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba) | 2017 |
| City People Movie Award | Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba) | 2019 |
Net Worth
His current net worth is yet to be known and estimated
