Mimi Onalaja Explained

Mimi Onalaja
Birthname:Omowumi Onalaja
Birth Date:25 September 1990
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Education:Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Covenant University in Ogun State
Alma Mater:Covenant University
Occupation:Actress, television personality, model and writer
Years Active:2006-present

Mimi Onalaja (born 25 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress,[1] writer, presenter, blogger, model, media and television personality.[2] She joined EbonyLife TV, an entertainment television station in 2014.[3] She is the host of 'The Future Awards Africa'.[4] [5] and hosted the ELOY awards in 2016.

Early life and education

Mimi Onalaja was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents. As a child, she grew up with her mother and siblings, since her father was in the army and moved around a lot.[6] She went to elementary school at Kemsing School International, Ikoyi, and for secondary school went to Queen's College, Lagos. She then studied at Covenant University,[7] Ota, Ogun State, where she completed her bachelor's degree in international relations in 2010. In 2013, Mimi took a diploma in acting for film at the New York Film Academy.[7] She lives in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

Career

Onalaja started her career as an HR consultant at one of the big four accounting/consulting firms, where she worked for 16 months, before her first foray into television.[8] Her first opportunity on TV was facilitated by Mo Abudu.[8] She later worked at Nemesia Studios as a production manager.

Since 2014, Onalaja has produced and hosted TV shows at EbonyLife TV.[9] She is the host of 'Game Show' and 'Play to Win'. In addition to being a TV host, Onalaja is a lover of fashion, travel and food.[10] She has a column on 'Style Vitae'. Onlaja is also an actress, known for her roles in the 2020 movies, Smart Money Woman and Shades of Love Edit (2018).[11] She hosted a program by Amstel Malta and Tecno in celebration of International Women's Day 2022.[12]

Media shows hosted

Movies

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 21 May 2022 . Pictorial: Sharon Ooja, Osas Ighodaro, others attend Ini Dima-Okojie's wedding . 30 July 2022 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  2. Web site: 18 August 2019. Fashion is easiest way to express myself - Mimi Onalaja. 10 April 2021. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
  3. Web site: 26 September 2019. 10 Things You Didn't Know About TV Presenter, Mimi Onalaja As She Turns A Year Older. 22 November 2020. Topnews Tv Online Magazine. en-US.
  4. Web site: 7 December 2017. Adekunle Gold, Mimi Onalaja to host The Future Awards Africa 2017. 22 November 2020. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  5. Web site: Adeniyi. Enioluwa. 8 December 2017. The Future Awards Africa 2017 To Be Hosted By Adekunle Gold And Mimi Onalaja. 22 November 2020. Naija News. en-US.
  6. Web site: 18 August 2019. Fashion is easiest way to express myself Mimi Onalaja. 10 April 2021. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
  7. Web site: Mimi Onalaja Biography - Profile . FabWoman . 2019-09-25 . 2024-02-26.
  8. Web site: 25 August 2018. MIMI ONALAJA: My TV career has been an amazing ride. 10 April 2021. The Nation. en-US.
  9. Web site: Johnson-Omodiagbe. Conrad. Bolanle Olukanni and Mimi Onalaja Steady Repping in Style StyleVitae. 22 November 2020. en-US.
  10. Web site: 19 August 2018. Allure Style IQ: Mimi Onalaja Defines Her Style. 10 April 2021. Vanguard Allure. en-US.
  11. Web site: Mimi Onalaja. 22 November 2020. IMDb.
  12. Web site: 10 March 2022 . Amstel Malta and Tecno host special exclusive women's forum in celebration of International Women's Day 2022 . 30 July 2022 . TheCable . en-US.

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