Aliu Oladele Gafar is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and filmmaker best known for embodying Esusu in Femi Adebayo’s Netflix hit Seven Doors, a performance that made him one of the most talked-about breakout stars in Yoruba cinema. Trained in stage and screen acting, Gafar’s grounding in live theatre shows in his physicality, timing, and character work. Before Seven Doors, he appeared in Jagun Jagun (The Warrior), Peregun (as producer/lead collaborator), Ejika the Tailor, Oronro, and Anikulapo: The Series, steadily building a profile across historical epics, action dramas, and folkloric adventures. Frequently collaborating within the Femi Adebayo creative universe, Gafar has carved a niche for intense, culturally rooted performances—the kind that travel well on streaming and keep Nollywood in global conversation. Recent press features, interviews, and a Best Supporting Actor nomination at major award circuits have further positioned him as a rising Nollywood star, with critics and fans highlighting his commanding screen presence, Yoruba line delivery, and commitment to craft. Lagos-born with Oyo roots, Gafar continues to expand his slate as actor–producer, focusing on epic Yoruba storytelling, Netflix-ready Nollywood features, and character-driven roles that spotlight West African culture for worldwide audiences.