Kemi Lala Akindoju

Kemi Lala Akindoju Biography / Profile

Kemi Lala Akindoju fondly called "Lala" was born on March 8th, 1987 in Lagos state, Nigeria. She is an actress, producer, casting director and the CEO The Make It Happen Productions (TMIHP).

Kemi Lala Akindoju Age

Kemi Lala Akindoju is 37 years old.

Kemi Lala Akindoju Early Life

Born into a family of four children from Ondo state, she grew up in Lagos where she also had her education. She attended The Fountain Primary School in Surulere and Queens College, Lagos, where she obtained her West African School Certificate. She further earned a Bachelor's Degree in Insurance from the University of Lagos and a Masters in Mass Communication from the Pan-Atlantic University.

Kemi Lala Akindoju Career

Lala began her acting profession in 2005 when she featured in the stage play 'All I Want For Christmas'. She has since featured in over 70 stage and film productions around the world. She was part of the team of actors selected to perform at the Theatre Royale Stratford East as part of the cultural events at the cultural Olympiad during the London 2012 Olympics. She is a member of the faculty at the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA), where she functions as a facilitator and teaches improvisation drama.

With resounding experience as an actor, and a growing experience as a director and producer; Lala now runs The Make It Happen Productions which is a production company targeted at telling African stories through all mediums; especially film, television and stage. She produced The V-Monologues in May 2013, worked as the casting director and associate producer with Ndani TV for 'Gidi Up' and played the lead role in Tunde Kelani's Dazzling Mirage.

Lala is also the convener of Open Mic Theatre, a hub for actors to bond and network and a one-stop shop for fresh talent. She is also passionate about changing the world and has become a global shaper with the World Economic Forum. She has since been selected to attend the summits in Addis-Ababa and Davos and the US.

Kemi Lala Akindoju Personal Life

Kemi is currently not in a relationship. She sees herself as a feminist and does not believe in "in this women or men thing." She spends her spare time hanging out with friends especially in cinemas.

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Kemi Lala Akindoju Awards

Lala was announced Actor of the Year at The Future Awards 2010
She was also nominated for Actor of the Year at The Future Awards in 2012
In 2014, the actress was nominated by the Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star (Female)
In 2016, she was nominated by the City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English)
She was also nominated by the City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English) in 2017