Jaiye Kuti is a veteran Nigerian actress, Yoruba-Nollywood star, film producer, and entrepreneur, best known for character-driven roles across Yoruba and English-language productions. Raised in Ogun State, she built a loyal audience with standout turns in TV and cinema—breaking out with “Ewon Laafin” and later headlining and producing titles like “Jaiyeola Monje,” “Blacksmith: Alagbede,” “Progressive Tailors’ Club,” “Lisabi: The Uprising,” and “Èwò (Forbidden).” As the founder and CEO of Jaylex Aesthetic Productions, she has created films and TV content while mentoring emerging talent and advocating for higher production standards in Nollywood. Her screen persona, warm, witty, and emotionally grounded, has made her a staple of Yoruba cinema, family dramas, and streaming-era releases.