Sunkanmi Omobolanle is a Nigerian Yoruba Language actor, and director. He is known for his good looks, acting skills, and also because he is a son of distinguished Nigerian comic actor Papi Luwe (real name Sunday Omobolanle). Sunkanmi Omobolanle inherited his passion for acting from his father even though he has non of Papi Luwe’s comedic genius.
He is a more mainstream actor who has featured in several Yoruba language movies, and has also proven himself as a director. His acting persona seems best suited to portraying the newlywed who is either struggling financially, and so dabbles into some fetish practices in order to become rich, but is beset by heavy consequences even worse than he was trying to escape from. He is has also delivered remarkably in the role of the newlywed who falls out with his wife over irreconcilable differences, and who learns patience the hard way.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle is a household name and face in the Yoruba language movies industry; he has worked with some of the best and most notable Yoruba actors and actresses, and has proven himself over time, as a talented and versatile artist. He is handsome and eloquent, and a lady’s man without any doubt.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle Biography
Sunkanmi Omobolanle was born on March 1, 1981, in Lagos Nigeria. His father Papi Luwe is one of the greatest comic actors Nigeria has ever produced, and his mother Peju Ogunmola is a well known actress. He hails from Ilora Town, in Oyo State of Nigeria.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle was inspired and encouraged by his father, and he started his acting journey at the young age of 9, by accompanying his father to movie sets.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle did his early education in Lagos, Nigeria, including the Nigerian Military School, and then completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at the Olabisi Onabanjo University.
His first movie success was in 2007 with Olaide Irawo, which was followed by Gongo Aso in 2008. These were very popular movies; the latter’s popularity being fueled by a wildly successful music album by the same name. since then he has gone ahead to feature in, star, and produce several Yoruba movies too many to mention.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle Net Worth (2024) – $200,000
Sunkanmi Omobolanle’s Net worth is estimated to be around $200, 000. His sources of wealth include salaries for movie roles, royalties for movies he directed, brand endorsements, and other show business related enterprises. Interestingly, money was the major reason why his father Sunday Omobolanle did not want him to venture into acting because the payments actors received during his time were just too poor, and most failed to do well financially solely from the proceeds of their acting.
As a highly talented actor we are well aware of his potential, and of the fact that he can even double the figure we have listed as his estimated wealth.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle Wife
Sunkanmi Omobolanle is married. His wife’s name is Abimbola Bakare, and the pair were married in 2011. After 9 years of waiting, they were finally blessed with a baby girl in August 2020. The couple recently celebrated their 10th year anniversary with much pump and activities, Sunkanmi took to social media to declare his undying love for her once again.
The couple are happily married; and they are a fine example for the young artists in Nigeria.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle Age
He was born on was born on March 1, 1981; making him 41 years old this 2024
Sunkanmi Omobolanle House
Sunkanmi Omobolanle lives in the Surulere area of Lagos state. His family house and base of return is in Irawo Town, in Oyo state, Western Nigeria. He regularly journeys to his home town to enjoy the festivities, as well as to escape the hectic pace of life in Lagos.
Sunkanmi Omobolanle was born into an acting family; both his father and mother are popular Nigerian actors of reputable quality. Sunkanmi Omobolanle has gone on to succeed his parents as a versatile actor and director. He is also a brand ambassador. On the personal note; he is a family man; he is a husband and father and loves his family.
So far he has managed to stay away from negative publicity and scandals by working hard in front of, and behind the camera, and by devoting his time and attention to his family.
