Bolanle Olukanni is a multi-award-winning Nigerian television host, documentary filmmaker, and women’s rights advocate, also known for her grace, articulate intelligence, and formidable storytelling.
Probably best known as the host of Project Fame West Africa and Moments with Mo, she has become one of the leading voices for gender equality and youth empowerment across Africa.
Bolanle Olukanni Biography
| Real Name | Bolanle Olukanni |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | Baylor University, Texas, USA |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Olukanni |
| Siblings | Ojuolape Asuquo |
| Relationship | Single |
Early Life and Education
Bolanle Olukanni (born on August 19, 1985, 40 years old) is from Ekiti State, Nigeria, but began spending her formative years in the United States and the United Kingdom before finally returning home.
Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olukanni, she credits her father’s influence on her work ethic and faith. She grew up having an older sister, Ojuolape Asuquo.
First, she attended the University of Benin, where she graduated with a first degree in International Studies and Diplomacy.
She then moved to the United States and got a Master’s in International Relations from Baylor University, Texas. Such global education shaped her nuanced worldview and passion for social justice.
Career
Olukanni Bolanle stepped into fame back in 2013 when she helped run MTN Project Fame West Africa’s sixth season – her charm and smooth talk made her popular fast.
After that, she shared hosting duties with Mo Abudu on Moments with Mo over at EbonyLife TV, chatting with big names like Christine Lagarde or Lupita Nyong’o.
A driven filmmaker, yet she’s crafted acclaimed docs like God’s Wives – digging into celibacy within the Catholic Church – as well as Heels in the Newsroom, tackling gender slant in Nigeria’s press.
By 2023, she launched Echoes of Neglect, a gripping take on flaws in Nigeria’s school system. She uses her voice to back women’s rights, mental well-being, and also good schooling – team-ups include UNFPA along with the British Council.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @bolanle
- Twitter Handle: @bolanleofficial
Personal Life
Bolanle Olukanni is currently single, unmarried and has no husband. She is intentional about her personal growth, often sharing that she is waiting on God’s timing for marriage.
A devout Christian, she is deeply involved in her church community and frequently speaks on faith, purity, and purpose. She splits her time between Lagos and occasional international trips for speaking engagements and film projects.
Net Worth
Bolanle is a multi-award-winning Nigerian television host, documentary filmmaker with a net worth of $300,000. Thanks to TV gigs, she’s worked with L’Oréal Paris, along with Access Bank – not just that, she makes docs while doing talks at gatherings. Because she mixes visibility in the media with pushing causes, doors keep opening wide throughout Africa.
