Olaiya Ganiyu Akinyemi, professionally known as Akin Olaiya, is a veteran Nigerian actor, filmmaker and producer prominent in Yoruba cinema and Nollywood. Born in Osun State and active across stage and screen, Akin Olaiya has built a reputation for versatile supporting and lead roles in both contemporary Yoruba films and mainstream Nigerian productions. Over his career he’s been credited on feature films and productions such as One Blood, Wasila Coded Reloaded and more recent projects listed on his filmography. Akin is also active on social platforms (Instagram, Threads and YouTube), where he shares film updates, behind-the-scenes content and promotion for his productions. Known for his commanding presence, cultural roles and consistent output within the Yoruba film circuit, Akin Olaiya is often described in press and fan pages as an award-winning Nollywood performer and filmmaker.