Kemi Lala Akindoju is a popular award-winning Nigerian actress, movie producer, television host, and entrepreneur with a vast record of success in the entertainment industry. She is one of the most influential Nollywood actresses.

Lala Akindoju is a 35 years old (2022) talented actress born on March 18, 1987. She hails from Ondo state and began her acting career in 2005 as a stage performer. Lala Akindoju believes that passion with action is the determiner of one’s success rate in life. She won African Magic Trailblazer in one of the powerful movies she starred in titled “Dazzling Mirage.”

Family Background

Kemi Lala Akindoju was born into a family of four and grew up with her siblings. She is a native of Ondo, however, she grew up in Lagos state where she had her primary education. After successfully obtaining her first school leaving certificate, Lala Akindoju proceeded to Queens College, Lagos for her secondary education.

After writing her W.A.E.C (West African Examination Council) she didn’t relent in her effort to be educated. She got admitted into the University of Lagos (Unilag) where she studied Insurance. Lala Akindoju also received her master’s degree from Pan Atlantic University where she studied Media and Communication.

Career

Kemi Lala Akindoju is a prominent Nigerian actress that has starred in over 100 movies. She started her acting career in 2005 and since then has been able to achieve a great feat in the entertainment world. She made her first debut in a stage performance of “All I want for Christmas” which is the first performance that opened her eyes to opportunity in acting.

She is a versatile actress with an excellent interpretation of the script and can fit into any role regardless of the complexity. Lala Akindoju has performed in several movies ranging from intense to romance dramas. She was among the group of performers selected to perform at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in the Olympic Cultural Olympiad during the London 2012 game.

Kemi Lala Akindoju is a member of the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA) where she works as an instructor to teach members about improvisation drama. Lala Akindoju is the CEO of The Make It Happen Productions, a production company that portrays African tales via various media, notably cinema, television, and theatre.

Lala Akindoju also worked as the casting director and assistant producer for Ndani TV’s “Gidi Up” where she developed the V-Monologue in May 2013. She also portrayed the main character in Dazzling Mirage by Tunde Kelani- a Movie directed toward creating awareness for Sickle cell anemia.

Additionally, Lala Akindoju runs the Open Mic Theatre, a venue where performers may congregate, network, and discover fresh talent. She has also joined the World Economic Forum as a global shaper and is committed to changing the world. Lala Akindoju received a Trailblazer award for “Dazzling Mirage” at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA).

Marriage

Lala Akindoju married on September 16, 2018, to the celebrity chef, Gbubemi Fregrene popularly called Chef Fregz. Their marriage was blessed with a child, Adéoreòfé Toritseju Chukwuebuka Fregene who was born in February 2021.

Award and Nomination

  • Actor of the year in 2010 at The Future Awards
  • 2012 Actor of the Year winner at The Future Awards
  • 2014 Best Rising Star (Female) Nollywood Movie Award Nominee
  • Most Promising Actor, 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards
  • 2016 City People Movie Award Nominee for Revelation of the Year (English)
  • Best Supporting Actress of the Year nominee for the 2017 City People Movie Award.

Movies

Keni Lala Akindoju has starred in many movies which include:

  • SuruL’ere
  • Òlòtūré
  • CEO
  • Dazzling Image
  • Alan Poza
  • Potato Potahto
  • Lizard
  • The smart money woman

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