Mike Afolarin

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.

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). Kasala! Chikodi Directed by Ema Edosio Ajoche|Young Odumu Directed by James Omokwe The Accused| Directed by Muyiwa Aluko An Interview Story|Francis Directed by Mike Afolarin

Fortunately Ridiculous|Nnamdi Directed by Olutobi Odunubi Brethren|Kinto Directed by Lanre Olupona Peace| Directed by Mike Afolarin Stuck In Deep Mud|Tamuno Directed by Charles Obi Emere Blast|Cameo Directed by Tosin Ibitoye The 3rd Rule| Directed by God'spower Okoh

Inspector K|Idris Directed by Abiola Sobo AARGH!|Femi Directed by Kelvinmary Ndukwe Penance|Benjamin Directed by Biodun Stephen

The Olive (TV series)|David Other casts are Theresa Edem, Joke Silva The Wait Essien Directed by Fiyin Gambo, Yemi Morafa Soole|Maxwell Directed by Kayode Kasum

Battle on Buka Street|Akinzo Directed by Funke Akindele Far From Home Ishaya Bello Netflix series directed by Catherine Stewart and Kayode Kasum Miss Bamidele's Girls|Ezekiel Directed by Desmond Elliot

Adire Deji Directed by Adeoluwa Owu Anchor|Gideon Directed by Ozioma B. Nwughala

Ajosepo|Dapo Directed by Kayode Kasum Water and Garri|Mide Directed by Meji Alabi, other casts include Tiwa Savage, Jemima Osunde House of Ga'a Oyemekun Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters Boy Trouble|Henry Directed by Taiwo Shittu Bottom Line|Steve Directed by Bryan Adekunle Asiri Ade| Directed by Adeoluwa Owu 2025 A Lagos Love Story'' King Kator Directed by Naz Onuzo

Awards and nominations +NominationsYearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef.20182018 Best of Nollywood AwardsRevelation of the Year – MaleMike Afolarin 20202020 Best of Nollywood AwardsRevelation of the Year – MaleMike Afolarin 20222022 The Future Awards AfricaActing 2025Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Supporting ActorMike Afolarin