Mike Afolarin
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 2013 - Present |
Michael Oladapo Afolarin (born 1 September 1993) professionally known as Mike Afolarin is a Nigerian actor, Aerial photographer and Filmmaker. Born in Lagos State, Mike grew up in Ibadan with his grandparents, where he started his education and eventually moved back to Lagos at the age of 7.[1][2]
Personal Life
Mike Afolarin attended Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos State for his secondary school. He then proceeded to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in 2016.
Career
Afolarin had his first experience with acting in 2013 with a stage play, Magic Time during his time in the University of Lagos.
In an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on February 1, 2021,[3] Afolarin stated that personal projects are a good way of getting into the Film industry. He explored opportunities behind the scenes as a Director in two Short Films - An Interview Story, Peace, Associate Producer, Aerial Cinematographer and Set designer in movies like Ajuwaya, Couple of Days and Assistant director in Short Film - The 3rd Rule.
Afolarin also curated all aerial shots in a Comprehensive Investment Documentary directed by Tolu ‘Lord Tanner’ for the Oyo State Government in 2018[4]. Afolarin came into the limelight with his cinema debut as one of the lead characters (Chikodi) in Emamode Edosio - 'Kasala', starring Tomiwa Tegbe, Chimezie Imo and Emeka Nwagbaraocha.[5]
In 2019, Afolarin went on to feature in many short films from Charles Obi Emere’s Stuck In Deep Mud to Fortunately Ridiculous and Blast. Not long after, he featured in Ebonylife TV|Ebonylife Films - Your Excellency (film), directed by Funke Akindele starring Akin Lewis and Shaffy Bello.[6]
He gained more popularity with his comedic role as Kinto, in Africa Magic’s internationally acclaimed TV Series – Brethren starring Daniel Etim-Effiong, Akin Lewis and Demola Adedoyin. In 2020, Afolarin starred in Red (TV series) Inspector K as Idris.
Popular streaming platform - Netflix, is home to some of Afolarin’s works like Far From Home, Soole|Soóle, Kasala (film)|Kasala and Your Excellency.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2022 | Miss Bamidele's Girls | Ezekiel | Desmond Elliot | Feature-Length Film. Sub-Lead. |
| 2021 | Soóle | Maxwell | Kayode Kasum | Feature-Length Film. Sub-Lead. |
| The Wait | Essien | Yemi 'Filmboy' Morafa and Fiyin Gambo | Feature-Length Film. Sub-Lead. | |
| The Olive | David | Yemi 'Filmboy' Morafa | TV Series. Sub-Lead. | |
| 2020 | Inspector K | Idris | Abiola Sobo | Web Series. Sub-Lead. |
| AARGH! | Femi | Kelvinmary Ndukwe | Short Film. Lead. | |
| Penance | Benjamin | Biodun Stephen | TV Film. Lead. | |
| 2019 | Brethren | Kinto | Lanre Olupona | TV Series. Sub-Lead. |
| Your Excellency | Tunde Ajadi | Funke Akindele | Feature-Length Film. Sub-Lead. | |
| Fortunately Ridiculous | Nnamdi | Olutobi Odunubi | Short Film. Lead. | |
| Peace | _ | Mike Afolarin | Short Film. Director. | |
| Stuck In Deep Mud | Tamuno | Charles Obi Emere | Short Film. Lead. | |
| Blast | Red Shoes | Tosin Ibitoye | Short Film. Sub-Lead. | |
| The 3rd Rule | _ | God'spower Okoh | Assistant Director. | |
| 2018 | Oyo State Investment Documentary | _ | Tolu 'Lord Tanner' | Documentary. Aerial Cinematographer. |
| The Accused | _ | Muyiwa Aluko | TV Film. Sub-Lead. | |
| Kasala | Chikodi | Ema Edosio | Feature-Length Film. Lead. | |
| Ajoche | _ | James Omokwe | TV Series. Sub-Lead. | |
| We Tha Boyz | _ | Ema Edosio | Feature-Length Film. Lead. | |
| An Interview Story | Francis | Mike Afolarin | Short Film. Director & Lead. | |
| 2017 | Ajuwaya | RC | Tolu Lordtanner | Feature-Length Film. Crew |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | Bon Awards | Revelation of the Year (Male) | Mike Afolarin | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | Viewer’s Choice Award | ‘Kasala’ | Won | |
| ZUMA Film Festival | Best Picture | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Won | ||||
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| Best Editing | Won | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||||
| Bon Awards | Revelation of the Year (Male) | Himself | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Mike Afolarin Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Height, Parents, Instagram Pictures, Wikipedia". www.thefamousnaija.com. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ keninfo (2021-02-09). "Actor Mike Afolarin: Biography And Net Worth". Ken Information Blog. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ LENS - A DAY WITH ACTOR, MIKE AFOLARIN, retrieved 2022-11-15
- ↑ OYO STATE INVESTMENT DOCUMENTARY, retrieved 2022-11-15
- ↑ "'Kasala', Ema Deelen's movie, 'shows authenticity of Lagos'". TheCable. 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Report, Agency (2019-12-15). "Movie Review: 'Your Excellency' is a bunch of Instagram skits, not a movie". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ↑ Online, Tribune (2022-11-13). "RMD, Funke Akindele, Mike Afolarin star in Netflix Nigerian Young Adult Series, 'Far From Home'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
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