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When you think of Nigerian actors who\u2019ve paid their dues and built their careers from scratch, <\/span>Deyemi Okanlawon<\/span> easily makes the list. Today, he\u2019s a polished, in-demand Nollywood actor with dozens of credits across film, TV and streaming. But behind the fame and suave red carpet photos lies a gritty story of hustle, pivoting and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent interview with <\/span>Channels Television<\/span>, the actor peeled back the curtain on his remarkable journey. <\/span><\/p>\n

Born with a sharp mind and an expressive spirit, Deyemi first nurtured a love for the arts in secondary school. Though a science student by training, he was secretly falling in love with literature and drama. By the time he got to study <\/span>Chemical Engineering<\/span> at university, he was already dipping his toes in campus drama, especially through a <\/span>Christian fellowship<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

But bills had to be paid. And after school, Deyemi did something many wouldn\u2019t expect. The actor revealed he joined his mother\u2019s baking business. For <\/span>two solid years<\/span>, he sold bread and cakes at institutions like <\/span>Babcock University<\/span> and <\/span>Yaba College of Technology<\/span>. In his words:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cMy mum said I was so good at it, why not join her? So I did. That taught me marketing for 10 years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Despite the cake hustle, Deyemi Okanlawon<\/a> didn\u2019t let go of his passion. He tried becoming an <\/span>on-air personality<\/span> and even reached out to media houses, but never heard back. That rejection ended up redirecting him. He later heard about an audition, took a leap of faith, and landed <\/span>two roles<\/span> immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deyemi Okanlawon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Realizing he had a knack for performance, he upped his game by enrolling at the <\/span>New York Film Academy<\/span>, which helped sharpen his skills and boost his confidence. In <\/span>2011<\/span>, he made his feature film debut in <\/span>ZR-7: The Red House Seven<\/span><\/em>. Soon after, he started landing roles in short films and web series like <\/span>Blink<\/span>, <\/span>Gidi Up<\/span>, <\/span><\/em>and <\/span>Knock Knock<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

But it was in <\/span>2013<\/span> that he made the bold decision to quit everything else and pursue <\/span>acting full-time<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, it\u2019s been a whirlwind of roles. Deyemi has now starred in over <\/span>50 productions<\/span>, including fan favourites like <\/span>Omo Ghetto: The Saga<\/span>, <\/span>Blood Sisters<\/span>, <\/span>Elesin Oba: The King\u2019s Horseman<\/span>, and most recently, <\/span>Radio Voice<\/span> (2025).<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s become a household name known for his <\/span>versatility<\/span>, expressive acting, and ability to morph into any character.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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