Rukky Sanda is a renowned Nigerian actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and entrepreneur celebrated for her sultry on-screen presence and business acumen. A leading figure in Nollywood for over a decade, she has seamlessly transitioned from acting to producing chart-topping films while growing a successful beauty and fashion empire.
Rukky Sanda Biography
| Real Name | Rukayat Akinsanya |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | Lagos State University |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Akinsanya |
| Relationship | Single |
Early Life and Education
Rukayat Akinsanya (born on August 23, 1984, 41 years old) is from Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. She was raised in a middle-class Muslim family.
She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State, after which she went to Lagos State University, where she obtained a degree in Banking and Finance.
While in college, she enjoyed the performing arts so much that she started auditioning. She made her screen debut in 2004 while still an undergraduate—no details about her Siblings.
Career
Rukky rose to prominence with hits like Lethal Woman (2008), then kept building momentum with Obscure Motives (2009) and later The Search (2011). Because of her daring style and flashy vibe, fans started calling her “Nollywood’s Bad Girl.”
In 2012, she started Rukky Sanda Productions – then dropped her first movie as a producer, Keeping My Man (2013); after that came bangers such as Lovelorn (2014), while Campus Love arrived in 2016.
She’s made more than 15 films while also acting in them – most crushed it at the cinema. Outside of movies, she runs Rukky Sanda Beauty, a posh skin and makeup brand, and RS Couture, a fancy clothing store in Lekki, Lagos, catering to stars and wealthy customers.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @rukkysanda
- Twitter Handle: @RukkySanda
Personal Life
Rukky Sanda is currently single and unmarried, with no Husband. She converted from Islam to Christianity in the early 2010s, something she states brought her inner peace.
Known for her love of luxury travel, designer handbags, and fitness, Rukky shares her time between Lagos and the occasional trips to Dubai and London. Rumors in the past have linked her with colleagues and business people, but she insists that her focus is on her career and personal growth.
Net Worth
Rukky Sanda is a renowned Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and screenwriter with an estimated net worth of $800,000, amassed from acting royalties, film production, her beauty line, RS Couture boutique, real estate investments, and lucrative brand endorsements. Her diversified portfolio positions her as one of Nollywood’s most financially independent leading ladies.