Kemi Adebayo is a Nigerian actress known for her work in the Yoruba-language sector of Nollywood. As the sister of renowned actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, she has carved a niche in the industry, though she maintains a relatively low profile compared to her brother.
Kemi Adebayo (Femi Adebayo’s sister) Biography
| Real Name | Kemi Adebayo |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Parents | Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello) and Risikat Ejide |
| Siblings | Femi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo, Sadiq Adebayo, Lai Adebayo, Omolara Adebayo |
Early Life and Education
Kemi Adebayo (born on March 4, 1997, 28 years old) is from Ilorin, Kwara State. She was raised in a large polygamous family led by her father, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, a veteran Yoruba actor, producer, and director. Her mother, Risikat Ejide, is noted for her supportive role in the family, maintaining a low profile despite their fame.
Kemi grew up in Lagos with her 12 siblings, including her well-known brother Femi Adebayo, a prominent Nollywood actor, director, and lawyer. The family hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, grounding Kemi in Yoruba culture, which influences her acting career.
Her exposure to the entertainment industry likely began early, given her father’s decades-long career and her siblings’ involvement in the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood.
Career
Kemi Adebayo is an actress in Nollywood’s Yoruba-language cinema, though her filmography is less extensive and less publicized than that of her brother Femi.
She has appeared in several Yoruba films, leveraging the family’s legacy in the industry, particularly through her father’s influence as a pioneer in Nollywood.
Specific films featuring Kemi are not widely listed in available sources, but her roles are typically within the Yoruba sector, aligning with the family’s focus on cultural storytelling.
Unlike Femi, who has starred in over 500 films and produced major projects such as Jagun Jagun and King of Thieves, Kemi’s career appears more subdued, with limited public information about her projects.
Her work benefits from the Adebayo family’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with veterans such as Sola Sobowale and Funke Akindele, although no specific joint projects with Kemi are confirmed.
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @__dekemi
Personal Life
Kemi Adebayo is single, unmarried, and has no husband. Her father, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), a Nollywood stalwart with over 50 years in the industry, and her mother, Risikat Ejide, have been instrumental in supporting the family’s ventures.
Kemi is part of a large family of 18 children from her father’s two wives, with notable siblings including Femi, Tope, Sadiq, Lai, and Omolara Adebayo.
Net Worth
Kemi Adebayo is a Nigerian Yoruba Actress with an estimated net worth of 50,000. Her income is primarily derived from acting in Yoruba-language films, with potential earnings from minor endorsements or family-related projects.