Michael Oladapo Afolarin (born 1 September 1993) professionally known as Mike Afolarin is a Nigerian actor and photographer.
Early life Afolarin attended Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos State, for his secondary education. He later earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Lagos in 2016.
Career In 2013, Afolarin made his acting debut in a stage play, Magic Time while studying at the University of Lagos.
In 2018, Afolarin made his feature film debut in Kasala, directed by Emamode Edosio, alongside Chimezie Imo, Tomiwa Tegbe and Emeka Nwagbaraocha.
In 2022, Afolarin gained wider recognition for his lead role in the Netflix television series, Far From Home. In the same year, Afolarin portrayed Akinzo in the Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde film Battle on Buka Street, released on 16 December 2022, which became the second-highest-grossing film at the Nigerian box office and set a one-day record by grossing ₦135 million, according to the Vanguard.
Afolarin has also appeared in Your Excellency (2019), Soólè (2021), The Wait (2021), Adire (2023), House of Ga'a (2024), Asiri Ade (2024), and Red Circle (2025).
Filmography +YearTitleRoleNotes/Ref2017AjuwayaSet DesignDirected by Tolu Lord Tanner2018Oyo State Investment DocumentaryAerial CinematographerDirected by Tolu Lord TannerWe Tha BoyzDirected by Ema EdosioKasala!ChikodiDirected by Ema EdosioAjocheYoung OdumuDirected by James OmokweThe AccusedDirected by Muyiwa AlukoAn Interview StoryFrancisDirected by Mike Afolarin2019Fortunately RidiculousNnamdiDirected by Olutobi OdunubiYour ExcellencyTunde AjadiDirected by Funke AkindeleBrethrenKintoDirected by Lanre OluponaPeaceDirected by Mike AfolarinStuck In Deep MudTamunoDirected by Charles Obi EmereBlastCameoDirected by Tosin IbitoyeThe 3rd RuleDirected by God'spower Okoh 2020Inspector KIdrisDirected by Abiola SoboAARGH!FemiDirected by Kelvinmary Ndukwe PenanceBenjaminDirected by Biodun Stephen2021The Olive (TV series)DavidOther casts are Theresa Edem, Joke SilvaThe WaitEssienDirected by Fiyin Gambo, Yemi MorafaSooleMaxwellDirected by Kayode Kasum2022Battle on Buka StreetAkinzoDirected by Funke AkindeleFar From HomeIshaya BelloNetflix series directed by Catherine Stewart and Kayode KasumMiss Bamidele's GirlsEzekielDirected by Desmond Elliot2023AdireDejiDirected by Adeoluwa OwuAnchorGideonDirected by Ozioma B. Nwughala2024AjosepoDapoDirected by Kayode KasumWater and GarriMideDirected by Meji Alabi, other casts include Tiwa Savage, Jemima OsundeHouse of Ga'aOyemekunDirected by Bolanle Austen-PetersBoy TroubleHenryDirected by Taiwo ShittuBottom LineSteveDirected by Bryan AdekunleAsiri AdeDirected by Adeoluwa Owu2025A Lagos Love StoryKing KatorDirected by Naz Onuzo
Awards and nominations +NominationsYearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef.20182018 Best of Nollywood AwardsRevelation of the Year – MaleMike Afolarin20202020 Best of Nollywood AwardsRevelation of the Year – MaleMike Afolarin20222022 The Future Awards AfricaActing 2025Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Supporting ActorMike Afolarin
See also
List of Yoruba people List of Nigerian actors
References
External links
Mike Afolarin on Twitter