The Secret You Need To Find Out About Okele.
It is a known fact that Tunde Usman, popularly known as Okele, is a prominent Nigerian actor and comedian. Okele has appeared in several Nollywood films, such as Ghost Worker, Sunday Ewenje, Taxi Driver, Akanke Alata to mention a few.
Whether he plays the leading or supporting role in a movie, Okele usually captivates audiences with his hilarious jokes. Among other fact you need to know about Okele is his net worth and other intriguing details about him.
First and foremost, Okele’s acting career started in 2015 when he featured as Alani in the film Bella. Gradually, he is gaining prominence in the Nigerian film industry. He has appeared in more than ten films.
Additionally, apart from acting, he is also a film producer and costume designer. The entertainer also enjoys a significant fan following him on social media, where he promotes brands.
*Brief Profile of Okele*
…Full name is Babatunde Uthman, Nicknamed Okele
…Gender Male
…Date of birth 18 July 1979
…Age 44 years old (as of June 2024)
…Zodiac sign Cancer
…Place of birth Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
…Current residence Lagos, Nigeria
…Nationality Nigerian
…Ethnicity African
…Religion Islam
…Sexuality Straight
…Siblings 6
…Hair colour Black
…Eye colour Dark brown
…Marital status Married
…Partner Yanju Ayodeji
…Children 2
…Profession Actor, comedian, film producer, brand influencer
…Net worth $200 thousand
Okele’s primary source of income is believed to be his thriving acting career in the Nigerian film industry. He also makes money as a brand influencer, promoting different commercial brands online.
The funny Yoruba entertainer made headlines in March 2024 after he allegedly purchased a luxury mansion. However, the property’s value and location are unknown.
According to information, Okele was reportedly born into a polygamous family and grew up alongside six siblings, four boys and six girls. He attended Gaa Akanbi Primary School. After his father’s demise, their family moved to Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was reliably gathered that Okele, after completing his primary education in 1992, he moved to Lagos from Ilorin to search for a job.
While reacting to questions during interview on Gbajumo TV, Okele disclosed that he started as an electrician, repairing radios and television sets. In 1994, he began his acting journey by attending theatre rehearsals as he became interested in acting.
Following his IMDb profile, the Yoruba Nollywood actor has been featured in about 15 films. Here is a list of Okele’s movies:
1. Bayeseri 2022 as Mr. Joshua
2. Olulaja 2022 as Okele
3. SWAP (PARO) 2022
4. Ghost Worker 2022
5. Iwora 2022 as Mechanic
6. IjeBaby Chopping Centre 2022 as Baba Wasiu
7. Ejika the Tailor 2021 as Kowope
8. Sunday Ewenje 2021 as Alani
9. Akanke Alata 2021 as Okele
10. Ajijo 2020 as Okele
11. Rugudu 2020 as Okele
12. Taxi Driver 2018 as Okele
13. Ilu Ominira 2017 as Student
14. Esun 2016 as Lokili
15. Bella 2015 as Alani.
In addition to acting, he is a social media personality boasting a considerable followers on Instagram. His Instagram page has approximately 313 thousand followers as of writing.
Okele and his wife, Yanju Ayodeyi, share two children from their five-year marriage.
