Eniola Ajao is a celebrated Nigerian actress, producer, and filmmaker renowned for her versatility, dynamism, and compelling roles in Yoruba-language Nollywood films. Born on January 21, 1983, in Epe, Lagos State, she shares her birthday with her twin sister and is one of six siblings.

Ajao’s educational journey took her through Saint Michael’s Anglican Primary School and Army Secondary School in Epe, before she pursued accounting at Yaba College of Technology and the University of Lagos. Despite her academic background, her lifelong passion for acting propelled her into Nollywood in 2004, with her debut in the Yoruba film Ìgbà Aìmọ̀. Since then, she has built a prolific career, appearing in more than 75 films and earning a reputation for her ability to transform into diverse characters with authenticity and flair.

In addition to her acting, Ajao has ventured into production and filmmaking. She produced the 2024 thriller Beast of Two Worlds (Ajakaju), starring alongside Nollywood veterans, marking her debut in cinema production. Following that, she produced the 2025 crime-drama Owambe Thieves, a tense story of survival and moral compromise set against socio-economic hardship in Nigeria. She also appears in the historical drama Lisabi: The Uprising (2024), which was produced for Netflix and garnered attention for its visual storytelling and cultural significance.

Overall, Eniola Ajao continues to be a driving force in Yoruba and Nigerian cinema. As an actress, storyteller, and producer, she brings authenticity and energy to every project.