★ HOW OLD IS KUNLE AFOLAYAN?
Kunle Afolayan is 50 years old, born September 30, 1975 in NG · Libra.
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About
Kunle Afolayan elevated Nollywood through cinematic ambition—35mm cameras, theatrical releases, and narratives that ditched the industry's tired clichés. Born in Lagos on 30 September 1975, the Nigerian actor, director, and producer built Golden Effects Pictures into a powerhouse production company. His filmography spans the Aníkúlápó franchise, The Figurine, Phone Swap, October 1, and Citation. As a Libra, he balances creative vision with institutional leadership.
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Biography
Kunle Afolayan transformed Nollywood's aesthetic and narrative standards through larger budgets, 35mm cinematography, theatrical distribution, and storytelling that rejected the industry's worn-out formulas. Born 30 September 1975 in Nigeria, Afolayan is an actor, director, and producer whose directing credits include the Aníkúlápó franchise, The Figurine, Phone Swap, October 1, and Citation. He founded and serves as CEO of Golden Effects Pictures, a Nigerian film and production company incorporated in 2005. As a male actor, Afolayan operates in a medium that demands sustained performance both on camera and in the boardroom; his life-path number 7 reflects a tendency toward introspection and mastery within chosen systems. His work signals a deliberate shift in how Nigerian cinema presents itself to domestic and international audiences—less direct-to-video marketplace, more multiplex legitimacy. Operating as a Libra born in the mid-1970s, Afolayan's aesthetic choices favor balance and refinement over shock value, consistent with his emphasis on elevating Nollywood's technical and narrative craft.
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Trivia
- Afolayan's production company, Golden Effects Pictures, was formally incorporated in 2005.
- His directorial approach prioritizes 35mm film stock and theatrical releases over Nollywood's traditional direct-to-home video model.
- The Aníkúlápó franchise represents his most recognizable directorial work, anchoring his reputation as a quality-focused filmmaker.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Kunle Afolayan release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kunle Afolayan?
- Kunle Afolayan is 50 years old (born September 30, 1975).
- When is Kunle Afolayan's birthday?
- Kunle Afolayan was born on September 30, 1975.
- What is Kunle Afolayan's zodiac sign?
- Kunle Afolayan is a Libra, born September 30, 1975.
- What is Kunle Afolayan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kunle Afolayan was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Kunle Afolayan from?
- Kunle Afolayan is from NG.
- What does Kunle Afolayan do?
- Kunle Afolayan is a actor.
- Is Kunle Afolayan still alive?
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