Nigerian actress and film producer Seyi Edun has made a name for herself with impactful roles in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood.
A charming, versatile, and skillful producer, she calls herself “Eja Nla.” Besides her philanthropic work, she also manages to lead a blissful family life.
Seyi Edun Biography
| Real Name | Oluwaseyi Edun |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Education | Olabisi Onabanjo University |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Edun |
| Siblings | Omobolanle Edun |
| Spouse | Adeniyi Johnson |
| Children | Akeem Ayomikun Johnson and Akeerah Ayomide Johnson |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Seyi Edun (born on June 4, 1993, 32 years old) is from Ayetoro Egbado, Ogun State, Nigeria.
She was brought up in a loving family, received her primary education at Tunyo Nursery and Primary School, and attended Anglican Girls Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos.
Additionally, she obtained a degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2011. Her indirect introduction to the showbiz world came through her sister, a scriptwriter. Since childhood, Seyi has been given various opportunities in drama, which have fueled her acting career.
Career
In 2009, Seyi Edun and Nollywood walked hand in hand as she trained under the iterations of Wisdom Caucus and finally graduated in 2011.
She achieved fame that year through the production and acting in her very first movie, Eja Nla; the character she played was a reflection of D’banj, the performer.
Her filmography includes Dara, Alejo, Case Closed, and Oso Aje. She also appeared in various blockbusters, including Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2019). Through her establishment, Shaiworld Entertainment, she has both overseen and created numerous works. Simultaneously, she has been an active member of ANTP and TAMPAN.
Social Media
Instagram/Threads Account: @i_am_shai
Personal Life
Since 2018, Seyi Edun has been married to Adeniyi Johnson. The pair, after long anticipation, welcomed two children in February 2023 – a boy named Akeem Ayomikun and a girl named Akeerah Ayomide. This great news was met with cheers from many.
By living in Nigeria, Seyi has embraced her roles as a mother and a wife. She is fond of sharing the family’s happiness, but she also carefully chooses activities that benefit the community in need. Being a firm yet loving personality is the perfect combination of her traits.
Net Worth
Seyi Edun is a Nigerian Yoruba actress and film producer with an estimated net worth of $300,000.
